WHAT IS A SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT?

A science fair project is simply your independent research of a science topic using the scientific method. All work and ideas are yours, giving you “ownership” of the research problem and results. By doing a science fair project, you will find yourself doing the job of a practicing, professional scientist; giving you a taste of how the body of knowledge we call science is accumulated.

Doing a science fair project involves developing and “owning” the question; researching literature; forming a hypothesis; designing an experiment; gathering and organizing the data; analyzing, graphing, and discussing the data; making a conclusion; writing the literary and research reports; and making an oral and visual presentation. Therefore, you develop and apply skills in literary and laboratory research, statistical analysis, and public speaking, while gaining a sense of empowerment and building self-esteem.

Mustafa Sal
Science Teacher and Coordinator
Science Academy of Chicago
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