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How to Do a Science Fair Project ActivityHow to Do a Science Fair Project Activity
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NASA
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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Activities & Projects
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Duration
45 mins
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How to Do a Science Fair Project

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This How to Do a Science Fair Project activity also includes:
  • "How to Do a Science Fair Project: Overview"
  • "How to Do a Science Fair Project: Overview" (transcript)
  • "Step 1 - Get Your Idea and Some Research"
  • "Step 1 - Get Your Idea and Some Research" (Transcript)
  • "Step 2 - Ask a Testable Question"
  • "Step 2 - Ask a Testable Question" (Transcript)
  • "Step 3 - Design and Conduct Your Experiment"
  • "Step 3 - Design and Conduct Your Experiment" (Transcript)
  • "Step 4 - Examine Your Results"
  • "Step 4 - Examine Your Results"
  • "Step 5 - Communicate Your Experiment and Results"
  • "Step 5 - Communicate Your Experiment and Results" (Transcript)
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Build problem-solving skills with science! Step-by-step videos walk investigators through each stage of completing a science fair project. Scientists learn to formulate a testable question, design an experiment, collect data, draw conclusions, and present findings to an audience. 

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Concepts

science fairs, the scientific method, experimental design, variables

Instructional Ideas

  • Have participants complete a peer review process to collect feedback about their science questions 
  • Show exemplars of previous science fair projects

Classroom Considerations

  • Arrange learning space to accommodate audience viewing needs 
  • Download videos and the example image ahead of time for seamless transitions

Pros

  • Contains a well-organized instructor's guide
  • Includes supplemental Spanish-language resources

Cons

  • None

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