Topic+Directions

Science Fair Topic The first required element of your project is to get your topic chosen and approved. There are several parts that are you are required to include in the explanation of your topic. I have included the criteria to make sure you have thought through your project before you make a decision.

The topic is due **January 18th** and points will be deducted if turned in late.


 * //__ALL of the following criteria must be included __//**: If you are missing parts the topic will be returned to you to correct. A late grade will be given if the corrections are turned in late.

1. State the problem: Must be in the correct format: How does affect ___.

2. State the Independent and Dependent Variable: This must be an experiment.
 * You must actually conduct the experiment so make sure you have access to all the materials you will need. Don’t choose something that requires equipment you don’t have.
 * You must be testing something that has both an independent and a dependent variable.

3. Give an explanation of how you are going to measure your results.
 * What tool will you use? (i.e. thermometer, ruler, timer, etc.)
 * If you can’t get quantitative data you need to rethink your problem.

4. Explain how your project has a real life purpose –
 * Your experiment should have some benefit to someone’s life.
 * If you can’t think of a benefit you may need to rethink your problem.

Project Restriction: Please read carefully! You will not receive credit if you violate the following rules!

 1. All projects concerning animals must be given **__written approval__** by Mrs. Castle!!

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> 2. Surveys or opinions are not acceptable as primary data.

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> 3. Topic must be school appropriate – No weapons, fire, or explosions.

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> 4. You may not do a project on any of the following topics:

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> a. candles <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> b. popcorn <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> c. mold <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> d. laundry detergent <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> e. stain remover <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> f. batteries <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> g. batteries <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> h. paper airplanes <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> i. volcanoes