How to Do a Science Fair Project
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Procedure on how to do a science fair project.

Difficulty Level: Average    Time Required: Varies

1. Come up with an idea for a scientific experiment by observing a certain phenomenon and writing down your observations.
2. Gather information about the topic you want to experiment on.
3. Write a short and direct title that describes what your experiment is about.
4. State the exact purpose of your experiment.
5. Identify possible variables in your experiment. Variables are things that change.
6. Write a hypothesis that states what you predict will happen based on changes in your variables.
7. Create a step-by-step experiment that tells exactly what you intend to do.
8. Gather together and list the materials needed to perform your experiment.
9. Perform your experiment and record the data as you go along.
10. Write down all of your observations while doing your experiment.
11. Do all necessary calculations.
12. Write a summary of what happened in your experiment.
13. Use your data and observations to draw conclusions about your experiment.
    

Tips:

1. When designing your experiment try to use only one variable and include a control so that you have something to compare the changes to.
2. If you have performed calculations, record your results on a table or graph to include with your project.

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