Elementary Science Fair Journal

Name(s):

Title:

Research Question:

Grade:

Table of Contents

Research Notes Page 1

Before you begin your experiment, take time to read some books on your subject and some articles out of magazines, newspapers, or the Internet. Write notes on what you read on the next 3 pages. Remember to record where you got your information.

Source:

Notes:

Research Notes Page 2

Source:

Notes:

Research Notes Page 3

Source:

Notes:

Vocabulary

• Bibliography—A list of all the sources I used• Explanation—A summary of what I learned (related to prediction)• Data—Information I recorded while doing the experiment• Predictions—3 likely outcomes (experiment may show an increase,

decrease or no effect)• Materials—What I will need to do my experiment• Observations—What I see when I watch closely• Procedures—The steps I have to go through to complete my

experiment• Results—What actually happened (looking at data, make

mathematical statements and comparisons)• Source—Where you get information• Title—The name I give my project• Research question—Cause and effect question that is measurable• Independent variable – The one element that is changed• Dependent variable – The element that is to measured

Topic

Directions: Fill in the blanks explaining what project you decided to do.

Research Question: Title:

3 Predictions (then circle your prediction that you think will most likely occur) :

What do you think or know that led you to the selected prediction :

Plan

Selected prediction:

Independent Variable:

Dependent Variable:

Materials:

Set-up conditions:

Plan (continued)

Step-by-Step Directions:

Experiment

Write down observations, problems that occurred and their solutions, and any other pertinent information.

Data: Fill in as you complete each experiment.

Experiment Data for first variable:

Trial # 1

Trial # 2

Trial # 3

Trial # 4

Trial # 5

Trial # 6

Trial # 7

Trial # 8

Trial # 9

Trial # 10

Mean (Average of ten trials)

Data: Fill in as you complete each experiment.

Experiment Data for second variable:

Trial # 1

Trial # 2

Trial # 3

Trial # 4

Trial # 5

Trial # 6

Trial # 7

Trial # 8

Trial # 9

Trial # 10

Mean (Average of ten trials)

Results

Explain what happened using the averages of your trials.

Explanations

Evaluate the procedure and possibilities for future study. Suggest ways this information might be used in the real world, based on research.

Board Design: Follow this example to create your science project presentation board!

Research Question

Independent Variable

Dependent Variable

Materials List

Set-up conditions

Directions

Predictions

Pictures/Diagrams

Science JournalAttached to board

Data Collection Table

Graph

Results

Explanations/Real World Uses

Relating to Research

Now, you are all set to write your paper and complete your board.

Good luck!

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