1. Science Project

2. The Parts Testable Question
Hypothesis (possible answer to the testable question)
Materials
Procedures
Data Tables
Identification of variables and control groups/constants
Analysis of data
Conclusion
Bibliography
Abstract

3. Testable Question
Be sure it is written in the correct format (e.g., What is the effect of ___ on ____? or How does _____ affect ____?).
Must be in the form of a question using proper grammar

4. Hypothesis Possible answer to the testable question
Written in “if___________, then ______________ because _____

5. Materials Pots Plants Water Soda (differ types)
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Correct
Pots
Plants
Water
Soda (differ types)
10 12cm plastic round pots
10 English Ivy Hedera helix
1 liter of room temperature water
1 2 liter Coca Cola, Sprite, Mountain Dew, 7 Up

6. Procedures Put some soda on the plant twice a day for 3 days.
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Put some soda on the plant twice a day for 3 days.
Plant the English Ivy in the plastic pots using 25 grams of potting soil.
Arrange the pots into 5 groups and label with the type of liquid that they will be receiving.
Water the plants every other day 10 mL of the correct soda.
Measure the height of the plant from the edge of the pot once a week

7. Data Tables Be sure label the columns correctly.
Keep the hand written tables.

8. Identification of variables and control groups/constants
Remember you are only testing one variable
Try to include a control group if possible

9. Analysis of data Include labels for each axis and a title.
Include a key if needed

10. Conclusion
This is your final concluding paragraph that confirms or rejects your hypothesis.

11. Bibliography You need at least three sources of information
See separate handout for APA format.

12. Abstract This is a three paragraph paper that explains your project.
To be completed after you are done.