What is a science fair project?

What is a science fair project?

Multiple Choice

A science fair project is intended to...

• show the information you learned about an assigned topic.

• answer a question or solve a problem using data from an experiment.

• let you demonstrate a cool science trick for judges.

Scientific Method

• Define purpose (ask a question)

• Construct hypothesis

• Test the hypothesis and collect data (experiment)

• Analyze data (mean, graphs, etc.)

• Draw conclusion

• Communicate results (presentation)

• These steps can vary in the way they are titled but the scientific method is basically a step-by-step process to help you answer a question with an experiment.

Multiple Choice

A science fair project should be based on a(n) ______.

• demonstration

• experiment

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____________ is NOT a science fair project.

• demonstration

• experiment

Multiple Choice

A model of a volcano erupting.

Is this an example of a demonstration or experiment?

• demonstration

• experiment

Multiple Choice

Growing a few different plants and putting fertilizer on half of them to see if the fertilizer improves the plants' growth.

Is this an example of a demonstration or experiment?

• demonstration

• experiment

Multiple Choice

Creating a model of a cell and researching all about cells.

Is this an example of a demonstration or experiment?

• demonstration

• experiment

Multiple Choice

Testing out 3 different brands of paper towels to see which brand is the best.

Is this an example of a demonstration or experiment?

• demonstration

• experiment

Multiple Select

Select all the REQUIRED parts of a science fair project.

• Model

• Report

• Display Board

• Presentation

• 20 page essay

Mrs. Brate

7th grade science teacher

• Mrs. Brate will be in charge of the 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students in science fair.

• If you choose to do a science fair project you will be joining a Science Fair Google Classroom managed by Mrs. Brate.

• The Science Fair google classroom will provide structure and organization to help you complete your science fair project step-by-step.

Multiple Choice

Which teacher will be working with 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students on science fair?

• Mr. Palmer

• Mr. Bauer

• Mrs. Leo

• Mrs. Brate

• Mr. Turner

​Here are some science fair ideas

from the website SCIENCEBOB.com

​

• Does music affect animal behavior?

• ​Does the color of food or drinks affect whether or not we like them?

• ​Where are the most germs in your school?

• ​Does music affect plant growth?

• ​Which kind of food do dogs prefer?

• ​Which paper towel brand is the strongest?

• ​What is the best way to keep an ice cube from melting?

• Can the food we eat affect our heart rate?​

• ​PLUS MANY MANY MORE!!!!

​Here are some science fair ideas

from the website sciencebuddies.com

​

• Which bait works best for a homemade fly trap?

• ​Which plants grow best without soil?

• ​Which plants stop soil erosion the best?

• ​What makes ice melt the fastest?

• ​Which materials block a wi-fi signal the most?

• ​Which filtration material leads to the cleanest drinking water?

• ​PLUS MANY MANY MORE!!!!

If you choose to do a science fair project, Mrs. Brate will work with you to help you find the project that is best for you.

Multiple Choice

Do you need to know EXACTLY what project you plan to do for science fair in order to sign up?

• YES,I must have my project figured out all on my own before I sign up.

• NO, I will work with Mrs. Brate to figure out the best project for me after I sign up.

If you want to learn more about MAYBE doing a science fair project please join the SCIENCE FAIR Google Classroom.

(You can leave the google classroom if you change your mind.)

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