Science Fair Timeline 2009-2010

OCTOBER 27- October 30

Come up with testable questions. Research the internet for ideas.
November 2-9
Teacher Approval/ Forms/ Parent Signature
www.nefrsef.org
print and sign forms (in blue ink):
Form 1, 1A
November 9-13
QUESTION:
HYPOTHESIS: I Think…

MATERIALS:
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PROCEDURE:
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NOVEMBER 16- DECEMBER 4
Perform experiment(s)
Make sure all variables are accounted for. (Change variables/controls if
needed)
Record and analyze data
Take pictures of your experiment
Retest/repeat (Remember you must complete the experiment a number of
times and average the results together).
Average Results (trial 1 + trial 2 + trail 3 + trial 4 + trail 5)
Develop pictures!!
Graph Data
Start work on Display (Poster Board)
Start work on Portfolio (binder) 9Portfolio includes sources, outside research,
graphs/chart)
The Abstract should include the following:
a) Purpose of the experiment
b) Procedure
c) Data
d) Conclusions

DECEMBER 7- DECEMBER 15
Final touches on project. DUE DEC. 16, 2009
DISPLAY BOARD MUST INCLUDE:
Title, Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Graphs, Pictures (Visuals),
Conclusions (SEE BOARD LAYOUT DIAGRAM)
PORTFOLIO MUST INCLUDE:
Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Graphs, Pictures (Visuals),
Conclusions

Please make the poster boards colorful, creative, neat, easy to read, and
MUST be typed
 DECEMBER 16
Project Due!!!!!!