1. Elementary Science Fair Journal Name(s): Title: Research Question: Grade:

2. Interests What topics interest you? Pick one or two topics. What do you wonder about with these topics?

3. Vocabulary Bibliography—A list of all the sources I used Explanation—A summary of what I learned (related to prediction) Data—Information I recorded while doing the experiment Predictions—3 likely outcomes (experiment may show an increase, decrease or no effect) Materials—What I will need to do my experiment Observations—What I see when I watch closely Procedures—The steps I have to go through to complete my experiment Results—What actually happened (looking at data, make mathematical statements and comparisons) Source—Where you get information Title—The name I give my project Research question—Cause and effect question that is measurable Independent variable – The one element that is changed Dependent variable – The element that is to measured

4. Topic Directions: Fill in the blanks explaining what project you decided to do. Research Question: Title: 3 Predictions ( Put a star next to the prediction that you think will most likely occur) : 1. 2. 3. How will the experiment support your selected prediction :

5. Plan Write out selected prediction: Independent Variable: Dependent Variable: Materials( list should include the size, quantity and unit of measure of each item and any other details that are specific to the materials ):

6. Plan (continued) Procedures (step by step directions):

7. Research Notes Page 1 Before you begin your experiment, take time to read some books on your subject and some articles out of magazines, newspapers, or the Internet. Write notes on what you read on the next 2 pages. Remember to record where you got your information. Source: Notes:

8. Research Notes Page 2 Source: Notes:

9. Experiment Write down observations, problems that occurred and their solutions, and any other important information.

10. Data: Fill in as you complete each experiment. Experiment Data for first variable: Example (1 st variable - tennis ball) Example: #1 tennis ball bounced 10 cm, #2 tennis ball bounced 11 cm. Trial # 1 Trial # 2 Trial # 3 Trial # 4 Trial # 5 Trial # 6 Trial # 7 Trial # 8 Trial # 9 Trial # 10

11. Data: Fill in as you complete each experiment. Experiment Data for second variable: Example (2 nd variable - golf ball) Example: #1 golf ball bounced 21 cm, #2 golf ball bounced 23 cm. Trial # 1 Trial # 2 Trial # 3 Trial # 4 Trial # 5 Trial # 6 Trial # 7 Trial # 8 Trial # 9 Trial # 10

12. Data: Fill in as you complete each experiment. Experiment Data for third variable: Example (3rd variable - soccer ball) Example: #1 soccer ball bounced 15 cm, #2 soccer ball bounced 18 cm. Trial # 1 Trial # 2 Trial # 3 Trial # 4 Trial # 5 Trial # 6 Trial # 7 Trial # 8 Trial # 9 Trial # 10

13. Data Collection Table Trial #1 Trial #2 Trial #3 Trial #4 Trial #5 Trial #6 Trial #7 Trial #8 Trial #9 Trial #10 Average (Mean) 1. 2. 3.

14. Graph (A mathematical picture of the data, using (mean) averages to plot the data in the experiment. Remember to label graph.)

15. Explanation Explain if the data supports your selected prediction. (If your data does not support your prediction, don’t worry. Just explain why.) Example: The data supports my prediction. The golf ball on average bounced higher than the tennis ball.

16. Board Design: Use this space to sketch your board design. Now, you are all set to write your paper and complete your board. Good luck!

17. Science Fair Grade Sheet Maximum PointsPoints EarnedComments Research Question3 Title3 Predictions3 Variables3 Materials List4 Procedure5 Results4 Data Table, Charts, Graphs 5 Explanation5A = 45-50 Visual Display5B = 40-44 Neatness5C = 35-39 Research/Bibliography 5D = 30-34 Total Points46F = 29 or lower