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Experiment Title

Project Category (ex. Biology)

Experimental Investigation

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Signature of Sponsoring Teacher

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Signature of School Science Fair Coordinator

NAME
12810 Escanaba Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60633
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
Grade 8
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments…………………………………………………….…..page 3

Abstract………………………………..………………………………….page 4

Safety………………………………………………………………….…..page 5

Purpose and Hypothesis……………………………………………….…..page 6

Review of Literature………………………………………...….……........page 7,8,9

Materials…….………………………………………….............................page 10

Procedures………………………………………………………………....page 11

Results ………………………….……………………..…………....page 12,13,14

Conclusion…………………...…………………………………………....page 15

References…………………………………....……………………....…....page 16
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Acknowledgements

I would like to thank ………………………..

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Safety Sheet

This page lists the possible hazards and what precautions were taken/ What steps do you need to

take in order to perform the experiment safely? . Do not say there are no hazards You must

have at least three safety issues – even if it’s something like, “Wash your hands when finished.”

OR “Be careful not to spill the water.”

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Abstract

The abstract is a 3 paragraph summary of 200 words or less.

Paragraph #1 The purpose – What did you set out to investigate?

Paragraph #2 Procedures – How did you do it? This is a summary version of the procedures in a

paragraph form, not a list.

Paragraph #3 is the summary of the conclusion and is based on your results. Did your results

support your hypothesis?

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Purpose

The purpose of my project is to

Hypothesis

My hypothesis is because (explanation: Must

be supported by the research you’ve conducted and stated in your review of literature)

Review of Literature

Instructions.

● Introduction paragraph
● Find evidence to support your hypothesis.
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● Provide background information about your topic.
● Discuss what you have learned through your research that may help you draw a
conclusions about your own investigation. Papers must be written in the your own
words AND contain a reference page detailing where you learned this new
information.
● Use “quotes” when using copied information.
● Concluding paragraph that summarizes what you’ve learned from the 12 sources
that you have read.

Example Statements:
The topic of this research is …………..
My hypothesis is that____.. because, after conducting research and reading multiple
sources I have found out that……information………….
According to (Name of magazine, year)
“………information…………………………..”
“…………………………………….information…………………” (author last name,
year)
…………….. is defined as ……………….explanation……. according to (last name
or company,

Final Draft-
1. At least 3 pages.
2. Typed, size 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced, 1 inch margins.
3. 12 references – these are websites or books with information.
● Reffor.us – use this website to make you sources.
● List your sources in alphabetical order.

Review of Literature (Cont’d)

Instructions.

● Introduction paragraph
● Find evidence to support your hypothesis.
● Provide background information about your topic.
● Discuss what you have learned through your research that may help you draw a
conclusions about your own investigation. Papers must be written in the your own
words AND contain a reference page detailing where you learned this new
information.
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● Use “quotes” when using copied information.
● Concluding paragraph that summarizes what you’ve learned from the 12 sources
that you have read.

Example Statements:
The topic of this research is …………..
My hypothesis is that____.. because, after conducting research and reading multiple
sources I have found out that……information………….
According to (Name of magazine, year)
“………information…………………………..”
“…………………………………….information…………………” (author last name,
year)
…………….. is defined as ……………….explanation……. according to (last name
or company,

Final Draft-
1. At least 3 pages.
2. Typed, size 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced, 1 inch margins.
3. 12 references – these are websites or books with information.
● Reffor.us – use this website to make you sources.
● List your sources in alphabetical order.

Review of Literature (Cont’d)

Instructions.

● Introduction paragraph
● Find evidence to support your hypothesis.
● Provide background information about your topic.
● Discuss what you have learned through your research that may help you draw a
conclusions about your own investigation. Papers must be written in the your own
words AND contain a reference page detailing where you learned this new
information.
● Use “quotes” when using copied information.
● Concluding paragraph that summarizes what you’ve learned from the 12 sources
that you have read.
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Example Statements:
The topic of this research is …………..
My hypothesis is that____.. because, after conducting research and reading multiple
sources I have found out that……information………….
According to (Name of magazine, year) “………information…………………………..”
“…………………………………….information…………………” (author last name, year)
…………….. is defined as ……………….explanation……. according to (last name or
company,

Final Draft-
1. At least 3 pages.
2. Typed, size 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced, 1 inch margins.
3. 12 references – these are websites or books with information.
● Reffor.us – use this website to make you sources.
● List your sources in alphabetical order.

Materials

● This is a list of materials needed to perform your experiment

● It must be in your own word, specific and complete, but not copied from another source.
● List your materials using bullet points
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Procedures

1. This is a step by stem (numbered not in paragraph form) instruction on how to do the
experiment
2. It must be very specific so anyone can read them and do exactly what you did even
without knowing anything about your topic.
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Results

● What did you learn from the information in your data and graph?
● Write it out in paragraph form.
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Data Table

Include your data table here

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Graph

Include your bar or line graph here

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Conclusion

● This is where you make a decision about whether your hypothesis was proven to be
correct or not.
● It is okay if you did not prove your hypothesis to be correct; that happens with
experiments.
● Do not make statements about how you enjoyed the project or thought it was fun.
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Reference List

Go to the website reffor.us and fill in the form.

Press generate
Copy and paste that sentence here.
DELETE that take under your reference which looks like “- See more at:
http://reffor.us/index.php#sthash.qkG1BLgG.dpuf”

LAST STEP – SOURCES NEED TO BE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

EXAMPLE – USE THIS AS AN EXAMPLE AND DELETE

1. Gameau, D. (2016). The Sugar Book. (Original work published 2015). Retrieved
december,9,2016 from http://www.booktopia.com.au/that-sugar-book-damon-
gameau/prod9781743532935.htm
2. O'Connell, J. (2016). Sugar Nation . (Original work published 2011). Retrieved
december,8,2016 from http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12023289-sugar-nation
3. sugar facts. (2007). 15 fascinating sugar facts. Retrieved december,2,2016, from
http://www.sugarfacts.org/
4. The Sugar Association . (September 12, 2016). The Sugar Association Statement on
Kearns JAMA Study. Retrieved November 28,2016, from https://www.sugar.org/about-
us/
5. Authority, P. C. (n.d.). Coconut Palm Sugar – What’s the Skinny?. Retrieved November
28,2016, from http://www.drperlmutter.com/coconut-palm-sugar-whats-skinny/
6. Laurio, H. (2014, January 27). Does sugar dissolve faster it hot or cold water?. Retrieved
from https://prezi.com/flehb4zpn6xs/does-sugar-dissolve-faster-it-hot-or-cold-water/
7. Mercola, D. (2014, December 10). New Science Websites Reveals the Truth About
Sugar . Retrieved november,29,2016 from
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/12/10/sugar-processed-foods.aspx
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8. Equal FAQs. (n.d). Equal faqs. Retrieved december,2,2016, from
http://www.equal.com/faqs/
9. The Sugar Association . (n.d.). How We Get Sugar. Retrieved november 28, 2016,from
https://www.sugar.org/how-we-get-sugar/
10. Kirkpatrick, k. (2013,september 29). 10 Things you don't know about sugar. Retrieved
december,28,2016 from http://www.huffingonpost.com?kristin-kirkpatrick-ms-rd-
ld/dangers-of-sugar_b_3658061