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Montclair Elementary School Science Fair CHECK LIST FOR A GREAT SCIENCE PROJECT ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS AS YOU DO YOUR PROJECT: Am I doing an investigation (gathering information and data to answer a question)? Have I included a title, purpose, hypothesis, procedure, results, and conclusion? Is my question clearly (and scientifically and somewhat creatively) stated in my title? Does my experiment have a control? Do I know what variables were a part of my experimental design? Can I explain the independent (constant) and dependent (manipulated) variables in my project? Have I explained my procedure so that someone else could duplicate my investigation? Have I gathered results from several trials of my experiment? Are there alternative approaches for doing this investigation? Do I have sufficient data? Have I analyzed my data statistically? Have I organized my data in easy-to-read graphs, tables, or charts that show relationships, connections, and patterns in the results? Have I considered consulting a mentor scientist or professional or visiting a laboratory or business where actual research on my topic might be conducted? Have I accessed information from various sources (media center, internet) and included this information with references as backgroun in my project? Is m display neat and easy to read and understand? Are the section on my display board logically organized? Have I included color and graphics and enhanced my display? Have I used photographs, diagrams, and/or visual displays that help explain my methods? Have I included captions that explain the photographs and diagrams on my display? Is my conclusion based on the results of my experiment? Did I include a statement about my hypothesis in my conclusion?  (Did I support or reject my hypothesis in my conclusion?) Does my conclusion state how someone else could use my results? Did I include a listing of materials used in describing my procedure? Are my spelling and grammar accurate? Can I explain my investigation thoroughly to someone else? Have I practiced presenting my project to an adult? Has someknowledgeable about my topic quizzed me on my project?