1. SPI 0807.Inq.1 SPI 0807.Inq.2 Science Projects Science Projects SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls) A) Work alone or work in groups of 2 to 4 students C) Work will be done at school in class (with some exceptions) B) Do an experiment with variables, constants, and a control D) Use a project display board, poster, or PowerPoint E) Include labels for the scientific method steps ( see next slide) G) Must include a graph or table with step 4 (analyze data) H) Must do at least three experimental trials (more is better) SPI 0807.Inq.2 (Tools and Procedures) F) Include a summary of your actions with each step  Come up with 5 ideas, and I will approve one of them Take pictures and/or video clips as you work. (Include these in your display)

2. Step 1: Ask a Question Step 2: Form a Hypothesis Step 3: Test the Hypothesis  By doing experiments Step 4: Analyze The Results Step 5: Draw Conclusions Step 6: Communicate results Scientific Method Variables, Constants, and Controls  Used with the scientific method  Use independent variables, dependent variables, constants, and controls when you test your hypothesis by doing experiments (see step 3 above) SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls) Science Projects Science Projects

3. Experiments  In an experiment you should conduct multiple trials How many? More is better!  Experiments should include independent variables, dependent variables, constants, and controls. SPI 0807.Inq.1 SPI 0807.Inq.2 Science Projects Science Projects

4. Experiments (F.Y.I):  You test or measure a quantity and/or quality of something. Example: Measuring Quantity: Scientists could be testing a new cell phone battery to determine how long it will last when you are text messaging. Example: Measuring Quality: Scientists could be testing new IPod ear buds to determine if they are more comfortable or not. SPI 0807.Inq.1 SPI 0807.Inq.2 Science Projects Science Projects

5. Day 02: FRI April 29 get approval, create a detailed plan (Include Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How), Determine your independent variable, dependent variables, constants, and controls Day 01: THR April 28 Get in groups, come up with five ideas, get approval 7-Day Schedule Two Phases A) Planning Phase (2 Days) B) Working Phase (5 Days) Planning Phase

6. Day 04: TUE May 3 Continue your experimental trials Day 05: WED May 4 Finish trials, start on display board, poster, or PowerPoint Day 06: THR May 5 Work on display board, poster, or PowerPoint Day 07: FRI May 6 Finish display board, poster, or PowerPoint Day 03: MON May 2 Bring materials, start experimental trials Working Phase Take pictures and/or video clips as you work. (Include these in your display)

7. Note: scientists typically publish their findings in science journals from universities. Step 6: Communicate Results Here is an example of what I want to see on your display board, poster, or PowerPoint beneath your step 6 label: Instructions: Get online and look up the name of a science journal from a prestigious university such as Yale, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, CALTECH, Duke, Purdue, etc. Harvard Review Harvard Example We would publish our results in the science journal called ________________ from ______________ university.