(Independant, Dependent, Control) Charts/Graphs/Pictures M R S. U I Z The Project Board Project boards must be the standard size: “36 by 48”. It cannot exceed this size. Include your name, date, and my name on the back right of the board. (Behind Problem Statement) Problem Statement Hypothesis Abstract Title Materials Procedures Data Variables (Independant, Dependent, Control) Charts/Graphs/Pictures Results Conclusion Application

Science Fair Display Board Dos & Don’ts Science Fair Don’ts Don’t leave large empty spaces on the backboard. Don’t show faces of people in pictures. Don’t make the title or headings hard to read by using uneven lettering, words with letters of different color, or disorganized placement of materials. Don’t hand-print the letters on the backboard. Don’t attach folders that fall open on the backboard. Don’t make mistakes in spelling words, use spell check. Science Fair Do’s Do use computer-generated graphs. Do display photos representing the procedure and the results. Do use contrasting colors. Do limit the number of colors used. Do attach charts neatly. If there are many, place them on top of each other so that the top chart can be lifted to reveal the ones below. Create-A-Graph Program http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/ Do balance the arrangement of materials on the backboard. This means to evenly distribute the materials on the board so that they cover about the same amount of space on each panel. It is encouraged to use rubber cement or double-sided tape to attach papers. White school glue causes the paper to wrinkle on the board.

Suggested Materials for Your Display Board Letters Border Designer Duct Tape Construction Paper Theme Stickers DIY (Do It Yourself) Labels on the computer with Word Art Clip Art Pictures Create-A-Graph Program http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/

Where to Get Materials Michael’s Craft Store Walmart Target Staples Office Depot Office Max Get Smart (Teacher Store) Dollar Tree Store

Important Information Science Fair Board Due: 11/29 Abstract Due: 11/22 Presentations begin 11/29 or before if student brings the board before it’s due. If websites or other research tools are used please make sure your child gives credit under bibliography The abstract will be handed in on 11/22 and an additional copy will be placed on board.