Transcript 8th Grade Science Fair Green Path

PowerPoint Reminders
 Complete the following slides in order.
 Pick a design/color scheme/font/font size that is
clean, neat, and easy to read.
 On ??? you will turn in your Logbook, turn in your
flash drive with your saved project, and be prepared
to present your project!
 PROOFREAD!! 
PROJECT TITLE/QUESTION
NAME (FIRST & LAST)
PERIOD
Purpose
 Explain the purpose of your project. Why did you
choose it?
 Complete sentences
Variables
 Independent – the variable you change/test in the
experiment.
 Dependent – the variable that responds to the
change; being measured or observed.
 Controlled/Constant – the variables that must stay
the same; include ALL
Hypothesis
 What do you think will happen and why? Base this
on your background research.
 Complete sentences
Materials
 List all supplies needed to conduct this experiment.
Procedures
 Numerical detailed steps on how to conduct the
experiment.
 Same as what you turned in on Sept. 20th (with
corrections if necessary)
 Complete sentences
Pictures
 Pictures are the proof of your experiment. A
minimum of 5 with captions/descriptions.
 This can take up more than 1 slide.
Scientist
recording
weather data
& referrals.
Data Tables
 Tables to show the data collected from the
experiment – qualitative and/or quantitative.
Graphs
 Graphs to show the data in picture form –
Label
quantitative data.
 Label all parts.
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5
4
3
2
1
0
Title
Series 1
Series 2
Series 3
Label
Results
 List the results in written form, but do not interpret
the data.
Conclusion
 In the end, what happened and why? Restate your
results (averages/main findings). Interpret your
findings. Support your conclusion with data and
background research. Restate your hypothesis and
accept or reject it?
 Complete sentences
Rationale & Application
 Explain the importance of conducting this
investigation and how the results help mankind.
 Who could this help specifically and why?
 Complete sentences
Abstract
 A summary of your project in 250 words or less.
 Includes 3 paragraphs:
 1st paragraph – introduction with purpose and hypothesis
 2nd paragraph – procedure summary
 3rd paragraph – results and conclusion
 Complete sentences
Acknowledgements
 Give thanks to those that helped your project become
a success.