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Doral Middle School

Science Fair Guidelines & Timeline

Website that may be of help to you:

Regional Fair Information: http://science.dadeschools.net/scifair/default.htm

http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/SciProjIntro.html

http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/

http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/scienceinternet/topicchoices.html,

http://sciencefairproject.virtualave.net/

http://www.scifair.org/

http://sciencepage.org/scifair.htm

http://www.cdli.ca/sciencefairs/intermed.html

http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/

Please follow the instructions on this sheet as closely as possible in order to get the most possible points earned for this important project. You must perform an experiment for your science fair project. If you have any questions, please contact me as soon as possible.

*Teams are allowed but limited to a maximum of three students. If you are working with partners, each person is responsible for their own share of the work. Delegation and completion of the tasks will be decided and regulated by the members of the team.

*There will be No Changes in group’s members after week one. Any group problems, including disagreements, members not completing tasks, etc., will be handled by the GROUP MEMBERS. The teacher will not deal with any group issues.

*Your project title and experiment must be approved by your teacher before you begin!!!

Project may NOT use:

Animal/human testing allowed

Pathogens

Controlled/ Hazardous Substances

Hazardous Devices

Once your project title and experiment have been approved, please stick to that project.

Science Fair Timeline Summary:

Week One: September 13-17, 2010

Step 1: Identify the Problem

• Title of Project

• Problem Statement

• Background Information

• List of participants

Week Two: September 20-24, 2010

Step 2: Form a Hypothesis and Write procedures

• Form a Hypothesis

• Variables and Controls and Constants

• Materials and Equipment

• Plan Step by Step Procedures for experiment

Week Three: September 27 - October 01, 2010

Step 3: Test your Hypothesis & Step 4: Analyze Data

• Experiment/Investigation

• Gather Data - 3 graphic displays required

(either charts, graphs, observations, surveys, pictures and/or diagrams)

• Analysis of Results

Week Four: October 04-08, 2010

Step 5: Draw Conclusions

• Conclusions: Support or reject hypothesis with reasons – why?

• Applications: How can your experiment apply to the real world, extensions/further investigation

• Bibliography: Supply all references

Week Five: October 11-15, 2010

Step 6: Abstract and Data log

• Abstract: Summary of purpose, procedures, results and conclusion (must be 250 words/typed)

• Data log: A dated log of what was done on a daily basis

• Prepare the presentation board & project report

o Please be creative and detailed oriented

• Review the complete written part of the project & report

o Check for grammatical and spelling errors

Week Six: October 18-22, 2010

Step 7: Final Check

• Prepare the presentation board

o Please be creative and detailed oriented

• Review the presentation board

o Check to make sure that all the proper information is on the board and in its correct place

Week Seven through Eight: November 03, 2010 – November 12, 2010

Step 8: In Class Presentations and Selection of Best Projects

• Be prepared to present your project (Every person is REQUIRED to present).

• Try not to be absent. If you are, it is your responsibility to have the absence excused by the school.

 *The COMPLETE PROJECT is DUE on October 22, 2010*

 *ORAL PRESENTATIONS will begin November 03, 2010*

 *STUDENTS NOT READY to present by November 03, 2010 will receive a ZERO for their grade unless arrangements are approved by the science teacher*

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Doral Middle School

The Scientific Method

A science project is an investigation using the scientific method to discover the answer to a scientific problem. Before starting your project, you need to understand the scientific method. This section uses examples to illustrate and explain the basic steps of the scientific method. The scientific method is the "tool" that scientists use to find the answers to questions. It is the process of thinking through the possible solutions to a problem and testing each possibility to find the best solution.

The scientific method involves the following steps:

• Question /Problem Statement

• Hypothesis

• Research

• Hypothesis

• Investigation/Experimentation

• Data

• Results / Data Analysis

• Conclusion

• Data Log and Abstract

Do use many references from printed sources (books, journals, magazines, and newspapers—as well as electronic sources—computer software and online services).

Do gather information from professionals (instructors, librarians, and scientists, such as physicians and veterinarians).

Do perform other exploratory experiment related to your topic.

Your work:

• Must be typed, double space, front only.

• Must be Times New Roman font size 12.

• Must have one inch margins all around.

• Must have at least three different resources/references.

• Must include bibliography (See How to Write a Bibliography).

• Must follow correct grammar and punctuation.

• NO Plagiarism: DO NOT use and pass off (the ides of writings of another) as one’s own. Do not do this, it is unethical and illegal. Plagiarized work will receive a zero grade.

Science Fair Guide and Timeline:

Week One: Problem and Research

STEP 1: IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM

 Title of Project

Be creative and make sure that it the catches the readers attention.

 Problem:

The problem is the scientific question to be solved. It is best expressed as an "open-ended"

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