Science+Fair+Components



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=Name:= =Date: {$creationdate}= =Section:=

=Purpose:=
 * In this section, write a brief paragraph that states the reason you are conducting this experiment
 * Why did you choose this project?
 * What interersted you?

=Background Research:=
 * In this section, write any important information or facts one must understand before conducting the experiment.
 * Use bullet points to separate the facts

=Identifying your Variables:= = = = = =Hypothesis:= = = =Materials:=
 * List your Independent Variable (Choose, Change, Compare)
 * List your Dependent Variable (Measuring)
 * List 2-3 Constants
 * Use this section to state your hypothesis.
 * Use **"If...then...because..."**
 * If = Independent Variable
 * Then = Dependent Variable
 * Because = Background Research
 * Create a list of everything you used during this experiment
 * Include how much/quantity one needs to conduct the experiment
 * Use bullets to separate each material

= = =Procedure:=
 * In this section, write a detailed procedure someone could follow to conduct your experiment
 * Write the procedure using step-by-step instructions
 * This should be written so that someone could easily follow it without asking too many questions
 * Write as if you are writing to an alien

= = =Results:=
 * Add your data table and a graph
 * Your data table should show your raw data AND averages
 * Your graph should only show your averages

=Analysis:=
 * In this section, explain your results verbally.
 * What is the person seeing in your data table and graphs?

=Conclusion:=
 * In this section, you need to explain the BIG picture
 * Restate your hypothesis
 * Was your hypothesis supported, unsupported or inconclusive according to your results? Provide evidence.
 * Connect your results with a science concept OR real-world experience in order to explain the results

=Reflection:=
 * In this section, you should explain possible sources of error.
 * If you could repeat the project, what would you do differently?
 * What new questions arose during or after this project?