SCIENCE PROJECT & JOURNAL DUE: Feb. 26th

NAME: ______

CLASS: ______

_____TITLE: (5) ______

_____PROBLEM (10)

_____HYPOTHESIS (10)

_____MATERIALS (5)

_____PROCEDURE (5)

_____EXPERIMENT (One to two trials) (5)

_____EXPERIMENT (Three to four trials) (5)

_____EXPERIMENT (Five trials or more) (10)

_____TABLE (5)

_____GRAPHS (10)

_____VARIABLES (10)

_____CONCLUSION (5)

_____EXTENSION (5)

_____ORGANIZATION OF PROJECT (5)

_____ORAL PRESENTATION (5)

COMMENTS:______

PICTURES DO NOT COUNT AS DATA. THEY ARE ONLY USED AS AN ATTRACTION FOR THE BOARD. IT IS OPTIONAL WHETHER OR NOT TO USE PICTURES.

Science Fair YesNo

Science ProjectJournal

Name:______

Homeroom:______

Title:______

If you have any questions during your science project go talk to your science teacher!!!!!

Important due dates:

Problem & Hypothesis………………Jan. 21st

Materials & Procedures……………Feb. 4th

Variables………………………………………Feb. 18th

Sign up for Graph Help by………Feb. 12th

Completed Project………………………Feb. 26th

Ideas:

  1. How can you measure the strength of a magnet?
  2. Can the design of a paper airplane make it fly farther?
  3. What foods do mealworms prefer?
  4. Does a bath take less water than a shower?
  5. Which type of soil do plants grow best?
  6. Which type of wheels reduces friction?
  7. Which material will dissolve the fastest in water?
  8. Which holds two boards together better—a nail or a screw?
  9. Does temperature affect plant growth?
  10. Do all objects fall to the ground at the same speed?
  11. Which brand of battery do toys run the longest?
  12. Do different types of soil hold different amounts of water?
  13. Which type of soil filters water the best?
  14. Does the shape of a kite affect its flight?
  15. Will more air inside a basket ball make it bounce higher?
  16. Do plants grow taller in soil or water?
  17. Does the color of water affect its evaporation rate?
  18. Which surface does suction cups stick to the longest?
  19. Which cleaner removes ink stains the best?
  20. Does a baseball go farther when hit by a wooden or metal bat?
  21. Which type of glue hold two boards together better?
  22. What kind of line carries sound waves best?
  23. Which metal conducts heat best?
  24. Which type of balloon can withstand the most pressure?
  25. What material is the best insulator?
  26. Does the type of music affect your resting heart rate?
  27. Does water temperature affect the rate in which a material will dissolve?

Board Display

If you have any questions, see your science teacher.

Hypothesis
Conclusion & Extension
Title
Problem
Data & Variables
Materials
Procedures

Conclusion & Extension:

(must be completed on board and journal)

  1. Was your hypothesis correct?
  1. What did you learn from your experiment?
  1. How could you use what you learned from your experiment in real life?
  1. What, if anything, would you change or do differently in your experiment?

Due Date: Jan. 21st

Problem:

(Write a testable question.)

______

Hypothesis:

(What do you think the results will be based on prior knowledge or research?)

______

Materials:

(What did you use to test your hypothesis?)

Due Date: Feb. 4th

______

Data:(You must have chart in your journal and you must have both chart and graph on your display board. If you have any questions,see your science teacher.)

* Remember… To get full credit for your experiments your chart must show that you have done at least 5 trials!

*If you need help with making your chart or graph you must sign up for help before February 12th!

Ex:

Trial 1 / Trial 2 / Trial 3 / Trial 4 / Trial 5

Procedures:

(What steps did you follow to test your hypothesis? Write your steps in a list….1. 2. 3.)

Due Date: Feb. 4th

______

Procedures (cont.):

______

Variables

Due Date: Feb. 18th

Manipulated Variables: (what did you change)______

Responding Variables: (what did you measure)

______

Controlled Variables:(what stayed the same)

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