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Science Fair Project Resource Guide

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2. Choosing a Topic

3. Completing the Project

4. Displaying Your Project

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Scientific Method

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The Scientific Method

The scientific method is the process all scientists use to investigate science questions. It involves identifying a problem, learning what is already known about that problem, thinking of a solution or answer (called a hypothesis), doing an experiment to test your hypothesis, and reaching a conclusion based on what you learned.

So before you even begin your project, it is important that you understand the scientific method. Using it to do your project takes some thought, but that’s what science is all about!

FactMonster: Science Fair Projects
http://www.factmonster.com/cig/science-fair-projects/
understanding-using-scientific-method.html
Find out about the scientific method, where it came from, and why you need to use it!

Intel ISEF: The Scientific Method
http://www.sciserv.org/isef/primer/scientific_method.asp
Want a really thorough explanation of the scientific method? Visit this page!

Lansing Public Library
http://www.lansing.lib.il.us/Web/scientificmethod.htm
Create, perform, and present a scientific experiment using what you learned on this page.

Plymouth Schools: The Scientific Method
http://plymouthschools.com/Science/scifair/scimeth7.htm
Here’s some great help on how to turn your project idea into good science

Science Buddies: Introduction to the Scientific Method
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_scientific_method.shtml
See the steps of the scientific method and how they might work in your project.

ScienceStuff.com
http://sciencefairproject.virtualave.net/scientific_method.htm
Learn how to design your experiment so that it provides a valid answer to your research question.

Scientific Method - Janice VanCleave's Science Fair Handbook at Discoveryschool.com
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/handbook/scientificmethod.html
Science Fair Central tells you how to conduct an experiment in a scientific manner, while giving some very helpful "Do’s and Don’ts."

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