Resources for Science Projects

Resources for Students

Please use the following files to help you develop your research, writing, and presentations.

(All files are in PDF unless otherwise noted.)

What is the Difference between an Investigative Question and a Hypothesis?

2020 Virtual Science Fair Judging Forms: 1st Round Score Sheet and Paper Rubric

KJAS Judging Forms: Score Sheet and Paper Rubric (Past examples)

Below are links to useful pages.

The pages below include ideas for a science fair project, but the best science fair project is one that is from your own curiosity that includes thorough background research and sound methods for conducting your experiement(s)!

Science Fair Topic Selection Wizard (Science Buddies Website)

Science Fair Project Ideas (Education.com)

Resources for Teachers

Looking to incorporate a research project into your classroom curriculum? Please use these materials to help you plan, assign, and grade your students' projects. Downloadable files are in PDF, unless otherwise noted.

Below are links to additional information or resources about research projects in the classroom.

Understanding the Need for Class Research Projects (FULL DOCUMENT): Check out this document for information on the importance of projects in the science classroom. Proposals on incorporating a research project into the classroom are given, along with timelines, notebook rules, and forms for peer editing. The PDF above is the full document, or check out the different sections below:

Understanding the Need for Class Research Projects (Intro)

Designing a Classroom-integrated Research Project

Proper Usage of Laboratory Notebooks

Timelines to Guide Research (and Term Definitions)

Additional Resources

Attachment #1: Laboratory Notebook Organizer (DOC for editing)

Attachment #2: Introduction/Background Information Peer Edit Form (DOC for editing)

Attachment #3: Report Peer Edit Form (DOC for editing)