Phase 1- Generating an Idea: Management Tips
During This Phase, Students Will
1. brainstorm five possible subjects
2. come up with two investigative questions per topic
3. consult with teacher and parents about project possibilities
4. choose a suitable topic and invistigative question from your list
5. form a hypothesis
6. discuss topic and hypothesis with teacher and gain approval
7. record ideas in their science journal
Phase 2 - Research and Planning: Management Tips
During This Phase, Students Will
1. research the hypothesis
2. change or reconfirm the hypothesis with the teacher
3. contact all appropriate people
4. record all research sources in their science project journal
5. fill out the Procedural Plan for Action and obtain signatures
Phase 3 - Data Collection and Analysis: Management Tips
During This Phase, Students Will
1. conduct experiments safely
2. choose an appropriate sample size
3. perform several (3) trials of the experiment
4. collect data accurately
5. record all data and observations in their science project journal
6. graph or chart the data and look for trends
7. prepare a written conclusion supported by the data
Phase 4- Writing a Report(Abstract): Management Tips
During This Phase, Students Will
1. prepare an outline and discuss it with the teacher
2. prepare a draft and discuss it with the teacher
3. revise the draft according to the teacher's feedback
4. turn in a completed draft
Phase 5- Creating and Exhibiting a Display: Management Tips
During This Phase, Students Will
1. sketch possible designs for the display
2. create a display board within the appropriate parameters
3. display results in a clear and interesting manner (on presentation board that can be purchased in the office)
4. give an oral presentation as practice for the science fair interview