Guide to

Science & Engineering Fair Notebook Format

1st Think of a question you can test in different ways

(variables might change what happens)

2nd conduct your experiment several times – these are called trials

3rd Fill in the pages of the notebook

4th Turn your results that you logged into a chart/graph

5th Make the display board last!

Do not use peoples’ faces on the display board

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PROJECT TITLE:
(Problem)
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Date
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ABSTRACT
Separate sections for:
·  Goals and Objective
·  Methods and Materials
·  Results
·  Conclusions and Discussions / 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Problem……….
Hypothesis……
Materials……...
Procedure…….
Log……………..
Data……………
Results………...
Conclusion……
Research
Report……..
Annotated
Bibliography..
Acknowledgement / 4
PROBLEM:
A question raised to be answered by a process of scientific inquiry and experimentation.
HYPOTHESIS:
a tentative answer to the question posed in the problem. / 5
MATERIALS:
A listing or written description of the items used in the experimental procedure.
PROCEDURE:
1. A series of steps to be followed in a definite order.
2. The purpose of the procedure is to provide data regarding the validity of the hypothesis / 6
LOG:
1.The record (observations and measurements) of the progress or changes related to your experiment.
2. Include dates, time and any other pertinent data in a consistent manner.
3. Log may be typed or handwritten and represent original entries by the student. / 7
DATA:
1. A collection of factual information displayed in an organized fashion. (Tables, charts, etc.)
2. Data can be collected by: measuring
weighing
timing
observing
taping
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RESULTS:
Rank outcomes, show averages, perform calculation, and show relationships. Use charts and graphs. / 9
CONCLUSION:
Answer the question that you stated in your problem. Your conclusion must be based on facts. conclusions that do not support the hypothesis are equally valid and important. *Suggest areas for further experimentation. / 10
RESEARCH REPORT:
What is the current information on your topic?
Write about the scientific principles and concepts that relate to your investigation. / 11
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
An organized list of sources you used. Books, pamphlets, magazines, and newspapers are some sources you should consider.
The bibliography must be annotated / 12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
A list of those who helped you; i.e.,
parents
teacher
friend
professional.
Include a brief description of the type of help received. / 13
APPENDIX:
1. Drawings
2. Copies of letters, pages,
books, etc.
3. Photographs
4. Newspaper and
magazine articles
* On the back inside cover of the notebook list your name, teacher and school

SCIENCE PROJECT NOTEBOOK GUIDE

PROJECT TITLE

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BY

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Student’s Name

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Teacher’s Name

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Date

ABSTRACT

Name ______Grade School______

Project Title______

Goals/Objective: (What did the students want to find out?)
Methods and Materials: (What were the steps/materials used to investigate the problem?)
Results: (What information or data has been derived as a result of the investigation?)
Conclusion/discussion: What was the outcome? Was your hypothesis correct?
What can you do different to improve the experiment?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page…………………………………………………………………………………………

Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………..

Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………

Problem…………………………………………………………………………………………...

Hypothesis………………………………………………………………………………………..

Materials………………………………………………………………………………………….

Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………...

Log…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Data………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Results…………………………………………………………………………………………….

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………..

Results………………………………………………………………………………………….

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………..

Research Report………………………………………………………………………………..

Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………..

Acknowledgements……………………………………………………………………………..

Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………….

Student Information Page…………………………………………………………………...

PROBLEM

A question to be answered by a process of scientific experimentation.

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HYPOTHESIS

A tentative answer to the question posed in the problem. (An educated guess).

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MATERIALS

A list of items used in the experiment.

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PROCEDURE

A series of steps to be followed in a defined order.

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DATA - Can include charts, tables, graphs, etc.

A collection of factual information displayed in an organized fashion.

Remember, the can be superimposed (layered) one upon the other.

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RESULTS

Rank outcomes, show averages, perform calculations, and show relationships. Use charts, tables and graphs.

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CONCLUSION

Answer the question that you stated in your problem, based on facts. Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect? Explain. What would you do differently? What would your next step be?

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LOG

(The record, observations and measurements, of the progress or changes related to the experiment)

DATE / TIME / OBSERVATIONS

RESEARCH REPORT

(What is the current information on your topic? Write about scientific principles that relate to your topic).

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

List of sources that you used: books, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers, computer search, etc. Must be in correct format: see sample bibliography on next two pages.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A list of people or organization that helped you with your science fair project.

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