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Science Fair Guidelines

Science Fair allows students the opportunity to investigate

a science topic they are interested in and hopefully

have some fun while doing so. All students in

grades 5-8 are required to participate in science

fair and will receive grades for both their

research paper and their experimental project.

Projects may be done alone or with one partner.

That partner must be a student from the same

grade. Since all of science fair except the final

presentation will be done outside of school, partners must

be able to meet a number of times to do the project and

prepare the presentation. Therefore, in order to work

together, permission from a parent of each partner will be

required. Each partner will write his/her own research

paper on the science topic most closely related to their

experiment.

All science fair projects must be

experimental projects that follow the

scientific method. The following pages

provide detailed guidelines and

expectations for completing each step.

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Steps to Successfully Completing Science Fair

The scientific method is an orderly sequence of steps that scientists use to

find the answers to questions. The steps for science fair are built upon and

incorporate the steps of the scientific method. The steps that must be

followed to successfully complete a science fair project include:

1. Obtain a composition notebook into which you must

record everything relating to your project

2. Choose a project

3. Choose a topic to research

4. Research the topic, using at least four references

5. Write a 3-5 page research paper

6. State a problem

7. Propose a hypothesis

8. Design an experiment to test the hypothesis

9. Run the experiment and collect data

10. Analyze the data and draw conclusion(s)

11. Write a final report

12. Prepare presentation

The following pages provide additional details for each of these steps. Due

dates for various steps will be provided by your science teacher.

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1. Composition Notebook

You must have a composition notebook to keep as a journal from

the beginning of your project. This notebook should be written in

every time you do anything relating to your science fair project.

Each time you write in it you should begin by writing that day’s

date. It is very important that you do not wait until the end of the

project and then try to make up your journal. The teacher will ask

to see your journal periodically. The journal must also be available

during the science fair for judges to examine. If you work with a

partner you only need to keep one journal. Neatness counts.

2. Choose a project

This first thing to remember about choosing a topic is to try and choose something you

are interested in. Is there something you always wondered about? Perhaps you can come

up with an experiment to answer your question. Is there a particular area of science that

you find more interesting than other areas? Look for a project that relates to your interest.

Do you have absolutely no idea what you want to do? There are many resources

available to help you select a topic/project including websites (see Online Resources in

Appendix A) and books (visit the library). Once your topic is selected record it in your

composition notebook, including notes about where the idea came from. Get

approval from your teacher for your topic/project. If you make changes be sure to record

them in your journal. Your teacher must give final approval of your project choice.

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The diocese also has the following guidelines that must be followed

when choosing your research project:

The Science Fair project may not involve any of the following:

Blood products

Carcinogenic or mutagenic chemicals

Compressed gas

Controlled substances*

Explosive chemicals

Hazardous substances or devices

High voltage equipment

Highly toxic chemicals

Ionizing radiation, X-rays or nuclear energy

Lasers

Nonhuman vertebrate animals

Pathogenic agents (including, but not limited to viruses, bacteria, fungi)**

Radioactive materials

Recombinant DNA

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*Controlled Substances: Controlled substances include DEA-classed substances,

prescription drugs, alcohol and tobacco are not allowed.

**Pathogenic Agents: A. Pathogenic agents are disease-causing or potential disease-causing organisms

such as bacteria, viruses, viroids, prions, rickettsia, fungi, mold, and others.

Organisms collected, isolated and/or cultured from any environmental

sources (e.g. air, soil) are considered potentially pathogenic and experiments

using these procedures will not be allowed. Raw or partially processed

human/animal waste is considered to contain potentially pathogenic agents.

Baker and brewer’s yeast are not considered pathogens.

B. Purchased microorganisms must be identified and certified as non-pathogenic

by the supply house with full name of the microorganism, source of purchase

and catalogue number.

C. A qualified teacher or scientist MUST supervise all projects with non-

pathogenic microorganisms.

Human or Animal Tissue:

Projects involving human or non-human animal tissue are not allowed. The following

types of tissue are exempt and do not require prior approval; plant tissue, meat or meat

by-products obtained from stores, restaurants or packing houses and hair. In addition,

any potentially dangerous procedure (e.g. heating, dissection of organs) should be done

under the direct supervision of an adult.

Projects in which subjects are required to ingest or smell substances are NOT allowed.

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3. Choose a topic to research Choose a topic to research that will provide background information to help you

understand the science of your project. If you are not sure what to research, your teacher

can help you choose a topic. Be sure to get your topic approved by the teacher.

4. Research the topic

Researching your chosen topic is essential for understanding what you plan to do and

then for interpreting the results you eventually get. If you have a general topic but haven’t

decided on your exact experiment then researching your topic will also help you decide

on and state the problem, formulate a hypothesis and design an experiment to test that

hypothesis.

In researching your topic you must use at least four different

resources. They may be websites, books, journals, magazines,

encyclopedia articles, interviews with professionals, etc. If you

interview someone the interview should be written in your

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journal. Don’t forget to include the date of the interview, the correct spelling of the name

of the person you interviewed and what their position is. You should also keep account of

all resources read or investigated in depth, even if they are not used later to write the

research paper. In your journal include a reference (title, author, and enough information

to relocate the source if necessary) and a brief summary of what information was found.

Do not be afraid to READ! The more you read about your topic the better you will

understand it and the easier it will be to write about it. Reading many resources will also

give you new ideas and help you to choose the best sources to use for writing your paper.

Remember, this is a science research paper, so while you will likely want to include some

history, your primary focus must be on the science of your topic, the how and/or why

something happens or works the way it does.

Once you have selected the resources that you will use you are almost ready to begin

taking notes. First you should reread each source. Then create an outline of the basic

topics you will take notes on. Use 3 X 5 note cards for taking notes in order to make it

easier to organize your information when it is time to write your report. Each part of your

outline should be a subject heading for your notecards and be used to organize them

when you write your report. Make sure to only take notes on one topic on each card. For

an explanation on how to use note cards see: “Making Note Cards: Tip Sheet:” at

http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/12_Making_Note_Cards.asp

Remember always put notes in your own words when you take them. This will save you

work later and help you to avoid the pitfall of copying someone else’s words exactly.

Place quotation marks around anything copied directly so you remember that it is a direct

quote.

5. Write a Research paper

Everyone must write their own research paper, even if you will have a partner for

your project. Partners may use some or all of the same references, but each

must write his/her own paper.

Appendix A lists several sites with detailed instructions on how to write a

research paper. Look at the sites to find the ones that are most helpful to

you and follow the advice given. To organize your information group your notecards by

subtopics and follow the outline you created.

Make sure you follow the guidelines given below:

Length: The body of the research paper must be three to five pages long (Times New

Roman, 12 pt, double-line spaced, left and right margins 1.25 and top and bottom

margins 1.0). The title page (title, name, class and date) and references are in addition

to the three page minimum.

Organization: Your report should include an introduction, body and conclusion.

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The introduction states what your paper is about. The introduction should capture

the interest of the reader so that he/she wants to read the rest of the paper to learn

about your topic.

The body of the paper is divided into paragraphs. Each paragraph should be about

one aspect of your topic. Individual paragraphs should not have subtitles above

them. If the report is significantly longer than 3 pages it is it may be useful to

divide it into sections with subtitles, but individual sections should be composed

of multiple paragraphs.

The conclusion is a paragraph that closes or ends the report. There is no one

correct way to write a conclusion. It might refer back to a statement in the

introduction and discuss it further, it might talk about the impact of your topic on

society, it might include opinions of the author, etc. (see

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/724/04/). You might use the

conclusion to propose experimentation that could be carried out on your topic (a

tie-in to your science fair project).

Use of Quotations: It is very important that your paper is written in your own words.

Anything that is copied word for word must be in quotation marks, but direct quotes

should not be more than a small part of the paper. If too much quoting is used you will be

required to rewrite your paper. Copying word for word without quotation marks will

result in an automatic failing grade (more than ½ copied will earn a zero).

Plagiarism: “Changing the words of an original source is not sufficient to prevent

plagiarism. If you have retained the essential idea of an original source, and have not

cited it, then no matter how drastically you may have altered its context or presentation,

you have still plagiarized.” - From Plagiarism.org

Since you are writing a science research paper most or all of the content will come from

the resources you use. To avoid plagiarism you must therefore indicate where the

information came from. To do this, your paper must:

A. Include a bibliography or “Works Cited” page. (For further explanation/instructions

see Appendix B: Science Fair References.)

B. Second, you must also include where specific information came from. This can be

done using footnotes or a parenthetical style of referencing.

a. Footnotes are easily created in Microsoft Word by using the Footnote

command found under Insert, Reference, and they should include enough

information for the reader to know which of your references the

information came from, usually author and/or title of the work.

b. In the parenthetical style of referencing that same information (title and/or

author) is included in parenthesis immediately after the information, or the

name of the author(s) is(area) used within the sentence (e.g.

According to Dr. Doe... ; Smith and Jones discovered that…).

Research papers that do not include a bibliography and referencing of information

will receive a failing grade. To learn all about what plagiarism is and how to avoid

it visit: http://www.plagiarism.org/

Your Experiment

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6. State the Problem

The problem is the scientific question that you will be trying to answer through your

experimentation. The question should not be one that can be answered by yes or no. For

example, rather than “Does light affect the germination of bean seeds?” you would ask

“How does light affect the germination of bean seeds?” Remember to ask a question that

can be answered experimentally. Also limit your problem to specifically what you plan

on testing. For example in the previous question you would only be investigating bean

seeds, not all seeds. Write your problem in your journal.

7. Propose a Hypothesis

A hypothesis is your best, educated “guess” as to the answer to the problem. Based on the

research you have done, a hypothesis is what you think the solution is to your stated

problem. Write your hypothesis as an if/then statement. (If [we do this]…then [this will

happen].)The experiment that you do must be designed to test your hypothesis therefore

you must write your hypothesis in your journal before doing your experiment(s). Even if

your experiment later proves your hypothesis incorrect you do not change it.

For more information about hypotheses and samples to look at check out:

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_hypothesis.shtml

8. Design an Experiment to Test Your Hypothesis

You must write out a plan for your experiment prior to performing it. That plan must be

submitted to your teacher for review by completing the form “Science Fair Experiment

Plan” on pages 12-13. (If you cannot print pages 12-13, your teacher will provide a

copy.) The teacher may then approve it as is, make suggestions to help you improve upon

your plan or ask you to change your plan entirely if it does not test your hypothesis. The

plan should also be detailed in your journal. Partners need only submit one plan.

Remember in your plan to include what data you are going to collect and how you are

going to collect it.

9. Run the Experiment(s) and Collect Data

Run the planned experiment and collect the data. Remember you must keep detailed

notes in your journal, both of the experiment and of all data collected. In many

experiments you will be collecting some type of numerical data. That data should be

organized into one or more tables.

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It is important to run your experiment more than once in order to show that the

results can be repeated. If time does not allow for repeating an experiment (for

example needing to grow plants for a lengthy time) then try to incorporate

repetition within the initial setup (for example experiment on numerous plants at

the same time).

10. Analyze the Data and Draw Conclusions

Use collected data to create graphs if possible to help you understand the results you

obtained. Look at the data to determine if it proves or disproves your hypothesis.

If the results of your experiment lead you to want to investigate further you may do

additional experiments if time permits.

11. Write a Final Report

A final written report must be submitted as part of the experiment project grade. A

second copy of the paper will be needed for the science fair. If the project was done

with a partner only one report needs to be written and both students will receive the same

grade for it. Much of the content of the paper can come from your journal. The final

written report must include the following:

1. Title page

2. Table of contents

3. Abstract (summary of the project, written last)

4. Problem

5. Hypothesis

6. Materials list

7. Detailed procedure

8. Results

9. Discussion or Conclusion

10. Acknowledgements

1. The title page for the research paper submitted to your teacher should include the

title, your name(s) and date completed. The title page on the paper at the

science fair should only have the title on it. Your title should be attention

getting and while it should capture the theme of the project it should not be the

same as the problem question.

2. Table of Contents – on a separate page following the title page; a list of

everything that follows after the Table of contents

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3. The abstract should be no more than a page long. It should include:

a. the project title

b. a statement of the purpose

c. the hypothesis

d. a brief description of the procedure

e. the results

f. any conclusions drawn

The abstract should be written last, even though it goes right after the table of

contents. It is not simply a copy of the rest of the paper, but a summary.

4. Problem (see page 7) – Remember to word it as a question.

5. Hypothesis (see page 7) – Remember to use an if/then statement.

6. Your materials list should be as complete as possible and typed up as a list in

column form.

7. Detailed procedure - Your plan needs to be detailed enough that someone else

could take it and perform exactly the same experiment as you did.

8. Results – Your results should be detailed in paragraph form as well as including

tables and graphs and photographs as appropriate. If you are not sure what type

of graph would best represent your data, you should ask your teacher about it.

Your graphs can be hand drawn or created on the computer using a spreadsheet

program or created using Create A Graph online

(http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx ).

9. Discussion or Conclusion – Do not restate your results here; rather tell what you

learned about your problem from those results. Be sure to restate the hypothesis

and discuss whether or not it was correct. You may suggest reasons why what you

observed happened but do not state your reasons as conclusions if they were not

actually tested by your experiment. You may also discuss any ideas for further

experiments. Your conclusion is very important since it is where you show what

you learned from your experiment(s).

10. Acknowledgements – This is where you thank anyone who helped you complete

your project.

12. Prepare Presentation

Your presentation consists of two equally important parts, the display and

the oral presentation.

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For your oral presentation you must prepare a talk about your project. You should be able

to talk about what you did and what you learned, without reading your report. You may

wish to use note cards to remind you of what to talk about, but you should not read your

talk from those cards. You should include some background information from your

research report in your talk. If you worked with a partner, both partners should participate

in the presentation. Your talk should last between 5 and 10 minutes. You will present

your project to your class first and then to the judges at the science fair.

Your display must have a tri-fold poster board display that includes:

Title

Problem

Hypothesis

Experiment (materials and procedure)

Data (in Table form if possible)

Results including graphs and/or pictures

Conclusion

Next Time (suggestion for further experiments)

In addition to the poster, your display must also include a copy of your research report(s),

the report on your experiment, your journal and something that represents your

experiment (models, apparatus or materials used, etc.). You do not perform the actual

experiment during science fair.

An example of a well designed project display (from Elmer’s Science Fair Central):

From Janice VanCleave's Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects, Janice VanCleave (John Wiley

& Sons, Inc., 1997)

To see many examples of display boards visit: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-

fair-projects/science-fair/science-fair-project-display-boards#samples Remember: a neat

and complete display board is better than a fancy, but incomplete one.

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In addition you must follow the “Project Display Guidelines” of the diocese that follow:

1. Projects must fit into a 40” X 26” table space.

2. Wall space for posters is not available so plan the exhibit so that all posters, charts

and displays are free standing.

3. Access to electrical outlets is limited. Please bring a heavy duty three-pronged

extension cord.

4. Anything that could be hazardous is PROHIBITED from display at the Science

Fair including the following:

a. Live animals and poisonous plants

b. Pathogenic microbial agents

c. Microbial agents used in recombinant DNA experiments

d. Hypodermic needles, syringes, razor blades and other sharp items

e. Display of all chemical substances except water and saline

f. Instruments containing mercury (e.g. thermometers)

g. Glass bottles and lab ware, either empty or containing any substance, are

prohibited and must be replaced by break-resistant containers or placed in

secondary containers

h. Drugs, over-the-counter medications, antibiotics, and vitamins may not be

displayed

i. Pressure vessels and pressurized systems

j. Vacuum systems

k. Microwaves

l. Radio waves

5. All power driven parts must be suitable guarded to prevent unauthorized or

accidental access

6. All exhibits that require an external source of electricity for operation must be

designed for a standard 110-125 volt AC supply

7. All wiring, switches, power cords and metal parts carrying current in an AC

circuit must be properly selected for load requirements and soldered or fixed

under approved connectors with insulated connecting wires. No exposed wires,

switches, joints or uninsulated fasteners will be permitted.

8. The power supply cord for the electrical apparatus must terminate in a three-prong

grounded outlet. All power supplies and electrical equipment must be grounded.

9. Bare wire and exposed knife-type switches are permitted on 12-volt DC circuits

or less. Approved standard enclosed switches are required for all other electrical

installations.

10. Wet-cell batteries with open tops are not permitted. Closed-cell or dry-cell

batteries are permissible.

11. Any exhibit producing temperatures exceeding 100°C must be adequately

insulated from its surroundings. Asbestos-free insulation materials must be used.

12. No open flame, torch or burner in the display area.

13. Robotics projects should have interlocks or other controls.

Finally, to be sure you are prepared check out the grading sheets that will be

used and the judging form for the HFA Science Fair in Appendices C & D.

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Name(s)____________________________________________________

Science Fair Experiment Plan

Problem (In the form of a question):

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Hypothesis (If …then statement):

_____________________________________________________________________

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Variables: Independent Variable

(What you will be changing in the

experiment. Note: There should only

be one item listed here.)

Dependent Variables (What you will be measuring or

observing.)

Controlled Variables (What you will be keeping the same

during the experiment)

Procedure (Detailed, Step-by-Step, Numbered):

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

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Does your procedure include exact instructions for how you will be recording the

results of your experiment? If not, your procedure is incomplete and you need to go

back and finish it.

Now that your plan is finished write a complete list of materials you need.

__________________________________ __________________________________

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Appendix A: Online Resources

Science Fair Sites: Disclaimer: Just because a project is on one of these sites does not mean it

will be appropriate for our science fair. You must get teacher approval.

Science Fair Project Ideas https://www.education.com/science-fair/

Free Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers & Tools for Serious Students http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

National Energy Education Development Project http://www.need.org/sciencefair

Science Fair Project Ideas http://www.cool-science-projects.com/Science-Fair-Project-Ideas.html Great site if you

just don’t know how to go about choosing a project

Internet Public Library – Links to many sites about science fair projects

http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/

How to Write a Research Report Sites: Gallaudet University’s English Works! Process of Doing a Research Paper http://www.gallaudet.edu/tutorial-and-instructional-programs/english-center/the-process-

and-type-of-writing-/research-paper-the-process#Prewriting

Ten Steps to a Good Research Paper https://www.how-to-study.com/study-skills-articles/writing-a-good-research-paper.asp

How to Write a Research Paper http://www.infoplease.com/homework/t1termpaper1.html

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School’s Research Guide http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/00_Introduction.asp

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Appendix B: Science Fair References

References should be typed using

single-line spacing, with a blank line between each reference

hanging indent

alphabetical order

not numbered

Times New Roman, font size 12

Either References or Works Cited should be typed as a heading above them.

You have the choice of two methods for creating your references.

You may type them up by using the format given below (pay close

attention to punctuation)

You may use the website Son of Citation Machine using the MLA

format (http://www.citationmachine.net/mla/cite-a-website ). They

will be punctuated automatically but you will still have to format them

correctly after creating them. (The punctuation will be different than

that below.)

Basic Format for Web Pages:

Structure:

Author's Last name, First name. "Title of Document." Page or Site name.

Document date. Protocol and Internet address (Date of access).

Example:

Frank, Peter. "Yoko Ono As An Artist." The Fluxus Home Page. Sept. 20,

1997. http://www.artcommotion.com/Issue2/VisualArts/#Fluxus

(Aug. 1, 2000).

Notes on dates: Date of Access is the date you used the web page or printed information from it.

The document date is the date the page was last updated or the date the page was created

or a copyright date. (Include month and day if given, otherwise use just the year)

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Basic Format for Books:

Structure:

Author's Last name, First name. Title of Book. City of Publication:

Publisher, Date of Publication.

Example:

McCullagh, James C. Cycling for Heath, Fitness, and Well-being. New

York: Dell Publishing, 1995.

Basic Form for Encyclopedias:

Structure:

Author's Last name, First name.(if given) “Title of Article.” Name of the

Encyclopedia. Year of Publication ed.

Example:

Shepherd, Ron. “Cycling.” Encyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient

Times to the Present. 1996 ed.

Basic Form for Magazines:

Structure:

Author's Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” Name of Magazine. Date

of Issue: First and last page numbers of the article.

Note: if there’s a break between the first and last pages, list only the first

page number and a plus sign.

Example:

Rathbun, Mickey. “Play It Safe! What Is the Best Armor Against Kid’s

Sports Injuries? An Informed Parent.” Sports Illustrated for Kids. May

1, 1998: 10+.

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Appendix C: Science Fair Project Grading Rubric

Presentation (20%)

Spoke loud and clear, no mumbling, no rushing…[2 points]…………………_________

Spoke without reading……[2 points]…………………………………………_________

Gave background information about topic…[4 points]………………………._________

Explained what experiment(s) was/were done…[4 points]……………………_________

Discussed what was learned from the experiment(s)…[4 points]…………….. _________

Referred to graphs/charts on the display where appropriate…[2 points]………_________

Showed clear understanding; could answer simple questions..[2 points]………_________

Total points (20 possible)…………………………………………………… _________

Display (20%)

Neat and easy to read [up to 4 points]……………………………………...… _________

Attractive arrangement of components……[up to 4 points]………………….._________

Includes [2 points each]:

Problem………………………………………………………………..._________

Hypothesis…………………………………………………………….._________

Experiment……………………………………………………………._________

Results…………………………………………………………………_________

Discussion/conclusion…………………………………………………_________

Supporting materials (have or describe what they will be)…………… _________

Total Points (20 possible)…………………………….………………...…….._________

Journal (10%)

Neat and easy to read …[up to 4 points]………………………………………__________

Complete content …[up to 6 points]……………………………………….….__________

Total Points (10 possible)……………………………………………………._________

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Report (50%)

Title page with title and name……..[2 points]..………………………………._________

Table of contents……..[2 points]..……………………………………………._________

Abstract………………....………………………………………………………_________

Brief (not more than 1 page), states the problem, hypothesis,

summarizes the experiment(s), results, and conclusions [up to 8 points]

Problem and Hypothesis………………………………………………………._________

Problem written in the form of a question. Hypothesis written as

if/then statement and directly relates to problem [up to 8 points]

Experiment and Data………………….…………………………………….…_________

Clearly describes what was done, includes list of materials, data is

described in paragraph form as well as included in table/graph form or

pictures [up to 8 points]

Discussion/Conclusion………………………………………………………..._________

Discussion explains the results obtained, either what they mean or why

the experiment didn’t work as expected. Discusses the hypothesis. [up

to 8 points]

Presentation of paper………………………………………………………….._________

Paper neat, typed, double-line spaced, in Times New Roman [up to 8

points]

Total points (40 possible)……………………………………………………. _________

Presentation __________ Display _____________Journal___________

Total Points (Final Grade) ________________________

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Appendix D HFA Science Fair Judging Sheet

I. Scientific Approach Was there a clearly stated problem and hypothesis? Was there an orderly and

logical procedure used to test the hypothesis? Was the data carefully recorded and

organized to allow conclusions to be drawn? Were the student’s conclusions

consistent with the data collected?

II. Knowledge of the Project Area Does the student(s) demonstrate a good understanding and knowledge of the topic?

Was the explanation clear and precise? Could the student(s) answer simple

questions relating to the project? Does each student have a 3-5 page background

research paper relating to their topic?

III. Thoroughness Did the student(s) conduct sufficient background research? Was thorough use made

of data and observations? Does the discussion/conclusion show thoughtfulness?

IV. Written Records and Report Is there an accurate report containing an Introduction with Problem, Hypothesis,

Materials, Procedure, Results, Discussion or Conclusion and References? Is there an

original, bound log-book containing all plans, procedures, and data?

V. Visual Presentation Was the project displayed in a logical and organized manner? Did the display and poster

board effectively present the project in an understandable manner? Is the poster board

neat and attractive?

VI. Ingenuity and Creativity Did the student present any new or unique ideas? How well did the student(s) use his or

her materials in the solution of problems?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ___________

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ___________

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ___________

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ___________

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ___________

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ___________

Points Given

Total Points ______________