Science Fair 2009

We are preparing for the upcoming Science Fair. Please use the following to help you through your project. You are expected to complete most of the science project at home. Your parents may help but you are expected to do the work. If you have questions you may contact me at any time.

Science Fair Tips and Suggestions

Your child will need to include the following in their project and onto their display:

Question---The question should be answered in their project by their observations
Prediction/Hypothesis—The possible answer to the question or a reasonable guess of what will happen
Materials—A list of all things used during the experiment
Procedure—A step by step of how to do your experiment- don’t assume something-write it out
Results—A data table or chart may go here. It must show something of your results from the experiment in a neat way. You will need to write a conclusion or summary of the experiment stating what happened, whether your prediction was correct-no worries if not, why do you think it happened, anything unique or unusual. The summary should be at least 2-3 paragraphs long.
References—List any websites, materials, books, people you used while doing this project

An example of a Science Fair Project:


Question: How much water is too much for an aloe plant?

Prediction: I think if I water the aloe more than once a week it will be too much.

Materials: 3 aloe plants, measuring cup

Procedure:
Step 1: gather 3 aloe plants of the same size in the same size plant pots.
Step 2: place plants in window to receive the same amount of sunshine.
Step 3: label the plants 1, 2, and 3.
Step 4: Water plant 1 once a day, water plant 2 every two days and water plant 3 every 4 days. I will water them 1 cup full.
Step 5: record observations and daily watering on a chart
Step 6: take photographs before, during, and after 2 months

Results:
A written summary of what happened. Example: plant 1 did not grow very well or as big as plant 2 or 3. Plant 3 grew the largest. My prediction was correct. I based it on that aloes are a desert type plant and do not need an enormous amount of water. Too much water may ruin the roots.

Include charts and graphs with explainations.


References:
World Book Encyclopedia, 2003
www. Aloesrus.com
Lowes garden clerk