Tuesday,

January 28th, 2020


The main objective of the Science fair is
to promote enthusiasm and curiosity in children for
Science and to have them see the scientific method as a way to
answer questions about their world.
All students from grades 3rd through 5th grade must create a science
project and enter the fair. Pre-K through 2nd are encouraged to
participate, but are not required to enter the fair. Please see the
parent letter for more details. A more detailed planning guide is also
available at SCIENCEHAWKS.WEEBLY.COM
How do I choose a topic? Coming up with an idea for a project is the
hardest part. The best topic is one based on what your interests are
in Science. A good topic must also be one you can perform an
experiment on by yourself. It must be an experiment that can be
measured and have measurable data. These numbers can be found
by using a timer, ruler, balance, measuring cups, counting, etc. ALL
projects must follow the scientific method. Remember, Science Fair
projects should be experiments that you have a question about.
What projects are NOT allowable? Volcanoes, Solar Systems,
collections and models do not show scientific method and are
therefore not allowable. Any projects involving drugs, chemicals, live
animals and unsafe practices are not allowable.
Now I have a project idea, what’s next? The next step is to hit your
local library or internet and conduct some research on your project.
If you don’t know how to start, the librarian can help you find some
books or magazines on your topic. Don’t forget to keep a list of all the
books, magazines, and Internet sites that you get information from so
you can include them in your References.
Use the information you get from your research to form an educated
hypothesis that you can test. You should not form a hypothesis
until you have learned more about your topic.
Use any vocabulary words that you learned in your research and in
class to help you write your information.
Science Project Ideas: Fourth and Fifth Grade
 Do sugar crystals grow faster in tap water or distilled water?
 Does the viscosity of a liquid affect its boiling point?
 Which fruit makes the best battery?
 How is the distance a cart rolls affected by the mass of the cart?
 Which type of battery runs the longest?
 How is the falling time of a parachute affected by the size of the
parachute?
 Does the temperature of a rubber band affect how far it will travel?
 Is the amount of erosion affected by the slope of the land?
 Which fast food hamburger contains the least grease?
 Does background music have an impact on memory?
 Do plant fertilizers work?
Science Project Ideas: Second and Third Grade
 Given the same amount of water, does the size of the pot affect
how fast an egg cooks?
 Which paper towel is the strongest?
 Does spaghetti cook longer in plain or salty water?
 Which type of bread turns moldy the fastest, whole wheat or white
bread?
 Which shape paper airplane flies the farthest?
 Which brand of popcorn pops the most kernels?
 Which brand of cookie has the most chocolate chips?
 What fabrics make good insulation?
 How can I separate a mixture or a solution of two liquids?
  What keeps things colder, plastic wrap or aluminum foil?
 Which plastic trash bag is the strongest?
 Which light is best for plants? The Scientific Method
Question
Ask a question that can be tested. This is the purpose

Science Project Ideas: Kinder and First

 What kind of juice cleans pennies the best? Hypothesis

 Which dish soap makes the most bubbles?
 Do ants like cheese or sugar better? Do research on your topic first. What do you predict will happen?
 Does warm water freeze faster than cold water?
 Do different kinds of apples have the same number of seeds?
 Will bananas brown faster in the fridge or on the counter?
 Does a ball roll farther on grass or dirt?
Materials
 Which dissolves faster in water, salt or baking soda? What will you need to perform your Make a list and include it on your
experiment? Science board.

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Procedure
Decide, which variable(s) you will Perform your experiment at least 3
control and test? times. Take photos.

Results
Still can’t decide on a topic? Try the following websites! Keep track of what happens in your Remember to write down where
experiment. you found information on your
topic.
 http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com
 http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com
 http://scienceclub.org/scifair.html Data Collection
 http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-
projects/project_ideas.shtml
 https://www.kids-earth-science.com/ You can make pie graphs, bar
Make graphs and tables of your
data. graphs, or line graphs.

Conclusion
Explain the results of your
Was your prediction correct?
experiments. Print out all your data.
 Preparing for Your Presentation to the Judges

Your presentation is as important as any other part of your project. PRACTICE

will make the difference in how well you present your project to the judges.
Remember you do not have to memorize your project, you can use an iPad,
laptop or board to help tell your project “story”. Here is a sample
presentation.

1. Introduce yourself. “Hello my name is….”

2. Give the title of your project. “The title of my project is…”

3. Explain the purpose of your project. Describe the variables.

“The purpose of my project was to find out…”
“My investigation includes these types of variables….”

4. Tell the judge how you became interested in your project.

“I became interested in this project because…”

5. Explain your procedure and the photos on your board.

“To do this experiment I did the following….”

6. Show your results. Create a graph or table with variables indicated.

“I have a data chart and a graph to show you. Here on this board you
can see that …. “

7. List your conclusion.

Explain what you have proven. “My hypothesis was not correct…” or
“My hypothesis was correct because… “

8. Tell the judges what you might do in the future.

Tell what you might do if you continue your experimentation.
What would you do differently if you were to do this project?

9. Tell how your project is important in the big world or real life.
10. Ask if your judges have any questions. Thank them for their time.