One paragraph 18 pitch

Hypothesis

Sentence- 18 pitch

Abstract

See guidelines for Abstract

Title of Experiment Titles should be creative and the letter size large

This is a report on the topic of the experiment.

Pitch size should be either 10 or 12. The layout of the

background report on the board is student preference.

Procedure

The procedure is a detailed step by step process of your experiment.

List steps vertically with numbers. Use 16-18 pitch

Data

Computer graphs. Include one paragraph of data analysis

Conclusion

One paragraph. Include recommendations 18 pitch

Background

DATA NOTEBOOKEither a spiral or stapled pages with a cover sheet of “Data Notebook” to display in front of the board. This contains all collected experimentation results.

Purpose

Science Science FairFair

IntroIntro && RefresherRefresher

Why Science Why Science FairFair

Applied scienceEnhancement of critical thinking and problem solving skills

Development of presentation skills

Project PlanningProject PlanningDevelop a project plan with your child

experimentation project assembly

FORMSFORMSRequired for all projects Certain projects require prior

approval before experimentingISEFhttp://www.societyforscience.org/isef/document

Students Upload forms to S: drive on Abington Network

upload pathway (shared/student work/Science Fair Paperwork 2011/teacher folder)

We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming. ~Wernher von Braun

PurposePurpose•Reason for research and experimentation!

•Make science come alive

•Get and give!

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill

Engineering ProjectsEngineering ProjectsSomewhat different format. Please review ISEF website info and talk with/email Mr. Keller or Mrs. Grande.

http://www.societyforscience.org/document.doc?id=12

A good scientist is a person with original ideas. A good engineer is a person who makes a design that works with as few original ideas as possible. ~Freeman Dyson

VariablesVariables• Independent- manipulated

during experiment•Dependent- results (report in

data analysis)•Control- validate experiment•Extraneous- whoops! Need

to mitigate; otherwise retest.

One person’s constant is another person’s variable.

~Alan Perlis

Fertilizer effect on Marigold Fertilizer effect on Marigold GrowthGrowthIndependent Variable 2% fertilizer mix 5% fertilizer mix 10% fertilizer mix

Dependent Variable Growth rate (cm)

Control Variable 0% fertilizer mix Potting containers Amount of H2O (mL) Sun exposure

Extraneous Variable Animal Age of seeds Health of soil

ResearchResearch•Discussion of topic, purpose and/or variables

•2-3 typed pages in MLA format

Research is creating new knowledge. ~Neil Armstrong

HypothesisHypothesis•Prediction based on research

•Numerically based!•Include variables

The only relevant test of the validity of a hypothesis is comparison of prediction with experience. ~Milton Friedman

Fertilizer effect on Marigold Fertilizer effect on Marigold GrowthGrowthMarigolds grown in the 10% fertilizer mix will have a 25% higher growth rate than marigolds grown in 2 or 5% fertilizer mix.

ProcedureProcedure•Detailed, step by step directions

•METRIC measurements not standard (U.S.A.)

You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change…the procedure, the process is its own reward. ~Amelia Earhart

Data CollectionData Collection•Data notebook in 2D

–Dated–Detailed

•Trials and trials!!!

In the spirit of science, there really is no such thing as a "failed experiment." Any test that yields valid data is a valid test. ~Adam Savage

Plant Projects to Plant Projects to Include:Include:1.10 containers of each

fertilizer mix

2. Soil and fertilizer measured in grams

3.Water amount in mL

Data AnalysisData Analysis•Discussion of variables and data collection

•Reference graphs and tables (computerized)

•Digital imagery

Get the habit of analysis - analysis will in time enable synthesis to become your habit of mind. ~Frank Lloyd Wright

ConclusionConclusion•Accuracy of hypothesis•Recommendations for change

•Impact

I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right. ~Albert Einstein

DisplayDisplay•Professional- no tape, hand writing/drawing•Use photos- no faces•Limit colors for matting

Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself. ~Paul Bryant

Parental InputParental InputYour role:- Refine project components- Lab assistant

- Typist; glue artist

You [do] not help another by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves. ~Abraham Lincoln

Resources Resources OnlineOnlinePathway:

AbingtonSchools/Junior HighAcademicsDepartmentsScience

Any questions, please email or talk with science teacher!!!