Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
1
Science Fair Sample Notebook
2
Cover Page Creative title Picture Name School/Grade
Irvine Unified School District Science teacher Classroom teacher Date (Month/Year)
3
Table of Contents Include page #’s
4
Investigative Question
May be combined with intro page May include pictures
5
Introduction Important to introduce the project and create interest in reading the rest of the project
6
Background Research At least one full page summary Double spaced
Professional font 12-14 font size 1” borders
7
Background Research
8
Background Research
9
Hypothesis Uses background research factual evidence
Includes prediction Explains WHY Be specific
10
Materials List of materials used including amounts/ quantities
11
Procedures Numbered list of steps used for experiment Sequential order
12
Observations Quantitative = numbers (like quantity) Qualitative =
using the 5 senses (like qualities)
13
Observations More observations the better
14
Data Tables Easy to read Clear data Organized Includes all variables
Includes unit of measurement
15
Data Tables Shows multiple trials performed
At least 5 trials per variable for most experiments
16
Data Tables
17
Data Tables Shows averages Compiles data
18
Graph of Data Shows average data Data from trials
Colorful, easy to read Includes unit of measurement Includes all variables used May be hand made if MS Excel not available
19
Conclusion Restates Hypothesis Answers Investigative Question
Provides some data as evidence Uses Background Research to support findings Includes interesting findings and potential reasons for them
20
Conclusion The conclusion is the finale of the whole project, make it good!
21
Future Research What would you change about the project – why?
What you might research/test next ? What sparked interest ?
22
Applications How will you apply what you learned to relate to your own life? How can your findings be used in the “real world”
23
Acknowledgments Oscar acceptance speech!
Who helped – and how did they help! Include scientist from “Ask-A-Scientist night”
24
Bibliography MLA format Alphabetical order Minimum of 2 sources
( 1 should be a good old fashioned book!)
25
Appendices Raw data (handwritten) Official forms, if needed
Signatures of participants, if needed
26
Thank You! QUESTIONS… Please me:
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.