1. Research various topics.
2. Select a topic.
3. Consult at least 3 sources to prepare your written report. · Internet · Books · Encyclopedia · Contact a professional in the area of study. · Write a letter to a business or manufacturer for information.
4. Type a bibliography.
5. Type a written report of at least one page (5 paragraph report).
Completed
Week of
11/16
1. Formulate hypothesis.
2. Articulate the problem and purpose.
3. Describe the experimental procedures.
4. Develop a materials list.
Week of
11/30
1. Conduct the experiment at least three times (trials make it more valid).
2. Take photos (optional).
3. Record on-going observations (not just procedures) in data notebook (required).
Week of
1/5
1. Write the results (what happened) in paragraph form. past tense
2. Create graphs, charts, tables of the results (minimum of one).
Week of
1/19
1. Type applications.
2. Type recommendations.
3. Type acknowledgements, include the reasons why you are thanking them.
Week of
1/25
1. Write abstract (one page summary of the whole experiment, not your written report).
2. Design your display board: border, catchy title, frames for typed sections, pictures to decorate.
Week of
2/1
1. Complete display board (glue on the sections - follow the placement exactly as the example’s layout).
2. Compile typewritten report (all sections from your display board as well as the typewritten report and a creative cover - Do not display your name on cover – put it on the back of the report).
3. Decorate data notebook.
Week of 2/8
Class Science Fair; Practice presentation (using the abstract as your guide)
Week of 2/15
School Fair
Regional Fair
State Fair
Science Fair Project Classroom Timeline and Rubric for classroom grades
2. Select a topic.
3. Consult at least 3 sources to prepare your written report.
· Internet
· Books
· Encyclopedia
· Contact a professional in the area of study.
· Write a letter to a business or manufacturer for information.
4. Type a bibliography.
5. Type a written report of at least one page (5 paragraph report).
11/16
2. Articulate the problem and purpose.
3. Describe the experimental procedures.
4. Develop a materials list.
11/30
2. Take photos (optional).
3. Record on-going observations (not just procedures) in data notebook (required).
1/5
2. Create graphs, charts, tables of the results (minimum of one).
1/19
2. Type recommendations.
3. Type acknowledgements, include the reasons why you are thanking them.
1/25
2. Design your display board: border, catchy title, frames for typed sections, pictures to decorate.
2/1
2. Compile typewritten report (all sections from your display board as well as the typewritten report and a creative cover - Do not display your name on cover – put it on the back of the report).
3. Decorate data notebook.
Science Fair Project Classroom Timeline and Rubric for classroom grades