1. SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT

2. Goal Part of your assessment this year is to complete a Science Research Project Assignment.

3. Scientific Method Good scientists frequently use a process to study what they see in the world. This process has been referred as the ‘Scientific Method’ or more recently as the ‘Inquiry Cycle’. The following stages listed below will help you produce a good scientific experiment:

4. 1) A Testable Question 2) Background Research 3) Hypothesis 4) Procedure 5) Data Collection 6) Conclusion 7) Prepare your report and exhibit 8) Review and discuss the findings

5. By using Scientific Method you will be required to investigate an interesting topic in one of seven categories.

6. Categories Plant Sciences/Physiology Energy and Transport Medicine and Health Environmental Science Mechanical Engineering Behavior and Social Sciences Microbiology Chemistry

7. Due Dates 1 st Submission - 25th OCTOBER 2 nd Submission - 5th JANUARY 3 rd Submission - 3rd FEBRUARY 4 th Submission - 10th FEBRUARY 5 th Submission - 17th FEBRUARY Your Teacher should give you a handout for your Science Research Project Details which will highlight what is required at each submission date.

8. Choosing a topic Find a topic that interests you. We encourage you to visit Science Resources for science fair and research ideas.Science Resources Choose a topic that is your level or one that will extend you. Good projects usually involve something that effects your everyday life.

9. Category Topics For some topics that were used in previous top projects, click the links below. Plant Sciences/Physiology Energy and Transport Medicine and Health Environmental Science Mechanical Engineering Behavior and Social Sciences Microbiology Chemistry

10. Some of Last Years Top Projects Hydroponics in Hot H 2 O The Radiation Effect on plants Biofuel Synthesis Study of Wood – Which wood is best to build with? Dead Sea Freeze - could the Dead Sea freeze over? Air Pressure and Medicine – effects of medication and air pressure

11. Do NOT leave this project till the last moment.