Science Fair Project Question Checklist
Here are some things to consider as you finalize your question:
What Makes a Good Science Fair Project Question?
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For a Good Science Fair Project Question, You Should Answer "Yes" to Every Question
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Is the topic interesting enough to read about, then work on for at least the next few weeks?
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Yes / No
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Can you find at least three sources of written information on the subject?
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Yes / No
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Can you measure changes to the important factors (variables) using a number that represents a quantity such as a count, percentage, length, width, weight, voltage, velocity, energy, time, etcetera?
Or, just as good, are you measuring a factor (variable) that is simply present or not present? For example,
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Lights ON in one trial, then lights OFF in another trial,
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USE fertilizer in one trial, then DO NOT USE fertilizer in another trial.
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Yes / No
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Can you design a "fair test" to answer your question? In other words, can you change only one factor (variable) at a time, and control other factors that might influence your experiment, so that they do not interfere?
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Yes / No
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Is your experiment safe to perform?
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Yes / No
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Do you have all the materials and equipment you need for your science fair project, or will you be able to obtain them quickly and at a low cost?
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Yes / No
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Does your science fair project meet all the rules and requirements for your science fair?
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Yes / No
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