How to Create a Science Project
Most students create a science project in school. The teacher may provide a few areas of interest to choose from, or the students may be allowed to choose a topic of interest. Science projects are based on the idea of using the scientific method. Certain schools give students the option of entering a science project into a science fair. Popular project ideas include volcano simulations, electromagnet displays, taste tests and exhibits of the solar system.
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Instructions
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Choose a science topic that is interesting and state the problem it addresses. Investigate everything about the project of choice and record all data read. Information may be from the Internet, books, magazines and encyclopedias. Personal experiences also can be recorded and used for the project if applicable.
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Make observations about the problem, which may include observing through seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting and touching. State in writing how the experiment will be done and what you will do to find its results. Continue writing down all facts and data for the project and organize accordingly. If needed, take pictures with each step for visual purposes.
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Form a hypothesis, which is a solution to the problem. The hypothesis can be a short statement as to what you think the outcome of the experiment will be. Construct a sentence on how you believe the experiment will end. Write down all thoughts on note cards or in a notebook.
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Test the hypothesis through an experiment. Record each step, take pictures and determine if your prediction of the experiment's outcome is right or wrong. Although it may be wrong, record what the experiment produces. The experiment is the most important process in a science project. In the real world, a scientist determines what works and what does not work in this step.
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Determine the conclusion of the project. State whether or not the conclusion supports the hypothesis. Do not change the outcome if the result does not match the hypothesis. Instead, write down what may have been incorrect with the hypothesis. There is not a right or wrong answer, just the conclusion based on the research.
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Set up a display or poster board to support the project. Be sure all information is accurate and posted or glued down neatly. Situate items on the display board or elsewhere, where others easily can see and understand the meaning of the science project. Include all graphs, photographs and drawings. Type a report on the completed project and include a detailed bibliography.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep a binder or notebook with all notes and recorded data.
