Proper Ways to Do a Science Project Board
Science project boards are the culmination of your entire science project. Boards allow you to show people what you've worked on, without them needing to read through all your journals and research. Well-decorated and informed boards attract people to your display and show how you cared enough about your project to do a great job with the display board.
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Order of Information
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Label each section of the board with an appropriate heading that follows the scientific method. Generally speaking, you'll position information in the way in which you formulated the experiment, with your hypothesis at the top-left section of the board and conclusions at the bottom right of the board. Position the description of your project and the overall experimental process in the center of the board. Consult your science fair regulations for headings or layout requirements.
Add Color
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Add visual interest to your board through color. Coordinate the color of your title with background papers that anchor your papers to the board, and add coloring to your photos. Card stock or construction paper behind the white typed papers allows the information on the paper to stand out better. Integrate colors into your board through data and graphs.
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Test Placement
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Test the position of your papers before you attach elements to the board. Plan what you'll put where before you do any attaching. Lay the project board flat on a table, and ensure that the papers will fit where you want them to, as well as look pleasing to the eye. When you're happy with the look of the papers, attach the elements to the board with glue stick or double-stick tape. (White school glue takes a lot longer to dry.)
Warnings
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Ensure that you're familiar with the rules and regulations for what you're allowed to place on your science fair project board and along the table where it will be displayed. Some science fairs may prohibit the use of people in pictures on the board, and may also prohibit liquids on the display table.
Proofread your papers before you attach them to the board, and use a ruler to ensure your letters and papers are straight before securing them.
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