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Fair ProjectFair ProjectNov 2Nov 2ndnd, 2010, 2010

Bellringer #29 (Nov 2Bellringer #29 (Nov 2ndnd, , 2010)2010)

Using the materials list below, write Using the materials list below, write a good DETAILED procedure on how a good DETAILED procedure on how to make a peanut butter and jelly to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.sandwich.

Materials: peanut butter, jelly, loaf Materials: peanut butter, jelly, loaf of bread in a bag, paper plate, paper of bread in a bag, paper plate, paper towel, knife, spoon.towel, knife, spoon.

Science Fair Revised Due Science Fair Revised Due DateDate

Testable Question (already due….if you Testable Question (already due….if you have not finished turn in TODAY)have not finished turn in TODAY)

Hypothesis and Procedure (already due….if Hypothesis and Procedure (already due….if you have not finished turn in TODAY or you have not finished turn in TODAY or THURSDAY)THURSDAY)

Research and bibliography (due Nov 10Research and bibliography (due Nov 10thth)) Experiment: BEGIN BY THIS WEEKENDExperiment: BEGIN BY THIS WEEKEND Results of Experiment: due Nov 19Results of Experiment: due Nov 19thth

Research paper (extra credit): due Nov 24Research paper (extra credit): due Nov 24thth

Poster: due Dec 6thPoster: due Dec 6th Science Fair: Dec 10thScience Fair: Dec 10th

What Should My Poster What Should My Poster Include?Include?

TitleTitle PurposePurpose HypothesisHypothesis MaterialsMaterials Pictures (optional)Pictures (optional) ProcedureProcedure ReferencesReferences ResultsResults ConclusionConclusion

Image of Science Fair Image of Science Fair PosterPoster

Use a Folded Project Board Use a Folded Project Board (available at ANY office (available at ANY office

supply store)supply store)

TitleTitle

The TESTABLE question for your The TESTABLE question for your experimentexperiment

Location: top middle portion of your Location: top middle portion of your posterposter

PurposePurpose

The PURPOSE step in the experiment The PURPOSE step in the experiment is simply a statement of what you is simply a statement of what you want accomplished.want accomplished. What is your goal?What is your goal? What do you want to find out?What do you want to find out?

The purpose should just be ONE The purpose should just be ONE sentence.sentence.

Location: top left side of project Location: top left side of project boardboard

HypothesisHypothesis

The hypothesis is written in the The hypothesis is written in the “IF_______, then_________.” format“IF_______, then_________.” format

Remember “ IF Remember “ IF independent independent variablevariable, then , then dependent variabledependent variable.”.” Ex: If fertilizer is added to the soybean Ex: If fertilizer is added to the soybean

plant, then the plant will grow more.plant, then the plant will grow more. Location: middle left side of project Location: middle left side of project

boardboard

MaterialsMaterials

The MATERIALS part of the project The MATERIALS part of the project list EVERYTHING used to carry out list EVERYTHING used to carry out the experiment. the experiment.

Don’t leave ANYTHING out!!!!Don’t leave ANYTHING out!!!! Location: bottom left side of project Location: bottom left side of project

boardboard

ProcedureProcedure The PROCEDURE section of the experiment lists The PROCEDURE section of the experiment lists

EVERYTHING that is done during the experiment.EVERYTHING that is done during the experiment. Make sure you are short, specific, and preciseMake sure you are short, specific, and precise Write in the past tenseWrite in the past tense Never use personal pronouns (I, we, me, us, etc.)Never use personal pronouns (I, we, me, us, etc.) Always identify the independent, dependent, and Always identify the independent, dependent, and

controlled variablescontrolled variables If a six year old CANNOT understand your If a six year old CANNOT understand your

procedure, then you need to go into more detail.procedure, then you need to go into more detail. Location: middle of project boardLocation: middle of project board PICTURES MAY ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS PICTURES MAY ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS

SECTIONSECTION

ProcedureProcedure

ReferenceReference

The REFERENCE section of the The REFERENCE section of the experiment should contain ALL experiment should contain ALL literature, and websites used to find literature, and websites used to find information for the experiment.information for the experiment.

Location: bottom middle section of Location: bottom middle section of boardboard

Results/DataResults/Data

The RESULTS section of the The RESULTS section of the experiment includes EVERTHING you experiment includes EVERTHING you saw and recorded in the experiment.saw and recorded in the experiment.

ALL DATA should be included in this ALL DATA should be included in this section.section. Data may include: tables, graphs, charts, Data may include: tables, graphs, charts,

etc.etc. Location: top right side of project Location: top right side of project

boardboard

ConclusionConclusion

The CONCLUSION section of your The CONCLUSION section of your experiment briefly discusses how experiment briefly discusses how your experiment turned out.your experiment turned out. Was your hypothesis correct? Was your hypothesis correct? What do your results mean?What do your results mean? What would you do in the future to What would you do in the future to

IMPROVE or ENHANCE the experiment?IMPROVE or ENHANCE the experiment? The conclusion should be a brief The conclusion should be a brief

paragraph with 4-6 COMPLETE paragraph with 4-6 COMPLETE sentences.sentences.

What to do NOW?!?!What to do NOW?!?! Before class is over you MUST turn in:Before class is over you MUST turn in:

Testable Question (if you have not already Testable Question (if you have not already done so OR been approved)done so OR been approved)

HypothesisHypothesis Due Thursday:Due Thursday:

Revised Procedure (if procedure you turned in Revised Procedure (if procedure you turned in does not follow rules)does not follow rules)

New Procedure (using new rules) if you have New Procedure (using new rules) if you have not turned one in not turned one in

Finish notes for Unit 4 (the notes you began Finish notes for Unit 4 (the notes you began on Friday)on Friday)