Contents

1. 1 Science Project Guidelines, Rubric & Key Websites
2. 2 Science Fair Project Expectations
3. 3 Science Fair Display Board Help
4. 4 Interactive Sites for Creating Graphs for Your Science Project
5. 5 Science Fair Project Topic Ideas
6. 6 Observational Experiment Report Samples
7. 7 For Parents Who Want to Help

Science Project Guidelines, Rubric & Key Websites

• HANDOUT: Making a Successful Science Fair Project  (condensed for print version)* - prepared by Mr. Rojas
• HANDOUT: Science Fair Project Planning and Approval Sheet
• HANDOUT: Science Fair Project Grading Rubric
• VIDEOS: How to do a Science Fair Project (JPL Video Series)
• Science Buddies *
• Science Fair Central * - the best resource for everything related to science fair 
  projects
• The Science Snackbook - offers riveting science experiments you can do at home. Each trial incorporates a material list, detailed procedure, and thorough explanation of the science behind the experiment.
• Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - Inspires students of all grade levels to take an interest in science projects and experiments. Games, puzzles, and a glossary round out this wacky site focused on making science fun.
• Understanding & Using the Scientific Method

Science Fair Project Expectations

1. A Visual Display - Your display needs to have some of these on it: pictures, charts, and/or graphs to help people see what you are describing. You may also want to bring in some of the following equipment to be displayed along with your display: equipment used and/or a model of the design used to carry out your experiment test. 
2. An Observational Experiment Report - use the above handout and follow the guidelines and expectations in order to get your best grade.