Science Project
Project Due Date: ______
Project Value = One Exam Score
Categories: 1. Life Science 4. Consumer Comparison
2. Physical Science 5. Chemistry
3. Earth Science 6. Inventions
Rules: 1. One Person Per Project, NO EXCEPTION!!!
2. Project must stand up by itself. You may use a
purchased project board with 3 sides or make it yourself
from cardboard, wood, pegboard, etc…
3. The project must include a constructed model or actual
specimen or materials used in experiment.
4. Title of the project must be at least 5 cm high or higher.
5. Your name must appear on the front bottom right-hand
corner.
6. A bibliography must be on the front in the bottom left-
hand corner.
7. All writing should be typed.
8. Make your drawings, labels, graphs stand out so that
judges can read them from a distance.
9. All measurements should be in metrics.
10. Be neat!!! Use scissors and rulers.
Bibliography:
A bibliography is necessary. You must do some research on the subject of your project. You should have at least 3 sources of information (books, magazines, journals, pamphlets, Internet, etc…)
Your project should be treated as an experiment. Follow the 6 steps of the scientific method for problem solving.
1. Problem
2. Hypothesis (I predict…..)
3. Materials
4. Procedures (Experiment Plan)
5. Observation (graphs, data tables, etc.)
6. Analysis & Conclusion
Your project will be judged on:
Scientific Thought Model and Materials
Thoroughness & Clarity Neatness (Spelling, grammar, etc.)
Creativity/Originality Following Instructions
Skill Presentation
After you have finished your project, stand back, look at it and ask yourself these questions:
1. Does my exhibit have color?
2. Does my exhibit have contrast?
3. Did I use clear and concise statements? (Does it make sense?)
4. Does my exhibit appear complete?
Important Due Dates (Timeline)
Date: ______Project Topic Due
Date: ______Rough Draft/Outline Due
(2 Pages Typed)
Date: ______Completed Project Due
Name: ______This paper is due: ______
Period: _____ Science Project Due Date: ______
Biology Science Project
Title: ______
Project Topic: ______
Key Words to Research:
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Names, Sources & References of Books You are Going to Use:
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Supplies that you will need to get for your project:
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Quick sketch of your project/experiment design:
One page rough draft of your project on the back of this page:
Please Print Clearly
1. What is your hypothesis/prediction? ______
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2. What is your experiment plan/design (How are you going to prove if your hypothesis is correct?) ______
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3. What materials will you be needing? ______
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4. What procedures will you be following in your experimental design?
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5. How are you going to collect your data? ______
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Please review your course syllabus to examine the rubric that will be used for grading your science project. (Charts, Pictures, Diagram)
Appropriate project labeling and format. Do not forget to include your bibliography.
Good Luck!
You have a full month to work on this project.
Please see me if you have any questions about your science project.
Students are encouraged to create their own scientific topic.
Sample Topics:
1. Factors affecting the growth of bacteria.
2. Producing mutations in bacteria.
3. Brain hemispheres.
4. The effects of ultrasonic on bacteria count.
5. Factors effecting enzyme reaction rate.
6. A study of the cleaning habits in mice.
7. Factors affecting nodule formation in legumes.
8. A study of the percentage of DNA (by weight) in different species.
9. The effects of phosphates on aquatic plants.
10. The effects of electromagnetic fields on plants.
11. The transpiration rates for different plants and
conditions.
12. Studies of memory span and memory retention.
13. Plant tropisms and growth hormones.
14. The electrolysis of potassium iodide.
15. Which fruits contain the most vitamin C.
16. Making and testing a simple galvanic cell.
17. Compare fruits and their sugar content.
18. Tracking electrons.
19. Ion exchange.
20. A study of esterification.
21. Impact force of a falling object.
22. The effect of solar activity on radio propagation.
23. The mathematics behind snowflakes.
24. The effect of concentration on the rate of reaction.
25. Heat content of snack foods.
26. Design consideration on solar heated homes.
27. Study of efficient home insulation.
28. Experimenting with biodegradability.
29. Growing plants and animals by cloning.
30. Homeopathy principles, facts and fiction.