Science Fair Project Essentials

What is the first step in setting up a science fair show board?

• Drawing graphs

• Writing the conclusion

• Listing materials

• Creating a catchy title

What should be included in the background information section?

• The question being asked

• The hypothesis

• The materials used

• The final results

Which statement format is recommended for writing a hypothesis?

• Since-until

• Because-therefore

• If-then

• When-then

What should be included in the materials and methods section?

• The background information

• The conclusion

• The list of materials and steps

• The hypothesis

How should results be presented on the show board?

• With a list of materials

• In a narrative form

• With tables and graphs

• Using only raw data

What should you do if you encounter errors during your experiment?

• Discuss them in the results section

• Only mention them in the conclusion

• Remove them from the data

• Ignore them

What is the purpose of the conclusion section?

• To write the hypothesis

• To describe the methods

• To accept or reject the hypothesis

• To list materials

What should be included in the log book?

• Only the final results

• Only the materials list

• Notes, thoughts, and raw data

• Just the hypothesis

Why is it important to date each entry in the log book?

• To avoid errors

• To fill up space

• To make it look neat

• To keep track of the timeline

What visual elements should be included on the show board?

• Only text

• Photos, illustrations, graphs, and charts

• Only photos

• Just graphs