HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SCIENCE PROJECT
1. What Really Interests You?: Everyone has
interests...Whether it be stars or plants, water or storms, pick a
project that will keep you interested and wanting to learn more. Put
your heart into your work, judges can tell. So make sure you
choose a project you really like. You'll be amazed at how much you will
remember when you choose a subject you are interested in.
2. Know the Rules of the Science Fair: There are
usually five different kinds of science projects. Make sure your
project is the correct type for your school science fair. Most fairs
want you to do an experiment, which means your project must follow the
scientific method. Make sure you don't turn your project into a
demonstration or a model if these are not allowed.
Include each required part of the science project. Most judges want to
see a materials list and the steps you took for your project. Keep a log
or a journal. Show your findings on a chart and graph. Don't leave
anything out!
3. Make Your Project Board Attractive, Neat and Unique:
Your display should be easy to read, organized and colorful. Use
big fonts, bullet points or numbers, and borders around text and
pictures. Be neat! Use glue instead of tape, and make sure your cutting
is even.
4. Be Unique and Stand Out!: A cool title will
attract the attention of judges. For example; use toilet paper and
called it "A Straight Flush". Another example is; if your working on
vitamin C - backed the board with great big pictures of fruit, then used
coordinating paper for your information. Or use toy cars and included
the race track and cars. Include something that makes your project stand
out from all the others in the science fair.