Once you have a project idea you must design an experiment. Next, create a plan in which you list all the materials and steps in your experiment. Design an experiment that can be done in the amount of time you have. Discuss this with your teacher to make sure you are on the right track.
Your plan should be 3 to 5 pages and include background information about your topic. You should include mock data (charts and graphs) or descriptions of them so your teacher knows how you plan to display your data. See the checklist below for more help.
Science Fair Research Plan Checklist
Project Title:____________________________________________________
Section Requirements
Experiment Basics
Experimental Question (10)
Hypothesis (10)
Materials & Methods
Complete List of Materials Given (10)
Quantities Listed (5)
Variables Identified in Methods (10)
Control Discussed in Methods (5)
Description of Control/Experimental Groups (5)
Procedure
Detailed, Step by Step Instructions for Experiment (20)
Data
Discussion or Creation of Data Table (5)
Discussion or Creation of Graph (5)
Total Score: _______ / 85