One thing to keep in mind: science projects are not the same as science demonstrations.

The idea behind a science project is to learn something new--through an experiment.

The experiment you choose:

1. must have a manipulated variable (MV).
1. The MV must affect the outcome (responding variable).
2. The MV must be changed three times.
3. The MV must be measurable.
2. must have four different results (responding variables) that are measurable.
3. must have a standard outcome and procedures (steps) that are repeatable.  Repeatable means someone else can duplicate your experiment with the same results as you found.
4. must have all variables controlled except the manipulated and responding variables.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIABLES.  REMEMBER - A MANIPULATED VARIABLE IS THE SAME AS AN INDEPENDENT VARIABLE, AND A RESPONDING VARIABLE IS THE SAME AS A DEPENDENT VARIABLE.

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Running the experiment

1. Make sure you record your data.
2. Graph your data.

Designing your experiment

1. Did you pick a good project?
2. Do you understand the scientific concept of your experiment?
3. Writing a good question and hypothesis.
4. Writing a complete materials list and procedures.

Choosing a project

**NO DEMONSTRATIONS, NO POPCORN OR OTHER PRODUCT COMPARISONS, NO PLANTS.**

1. Be sure to follow the scientific method. 
2. Don't know how to get started?  This site will guide you.
3. Project ideas that will require you to do some research.
4. More project ideas!
5. The Wizard can help you find a project.