Test - Grade 8

Test on Chapter 10 - February 2 and 5. Review session will take place on January 31.

Science Fair Assignment Changes

Okay, so I made a big mistake. Here are the changes - Science Fair #4 is due on February 1 and 2. Science Fair #5 is a signature only assignment (this is a change) and is due February 5 and 6. Science Fair #6 (Rough Draft) is still due on February 11 and 12.

Science Fair Assignment #3 Written Project Plan Due: January 22 - 23, 2007

Science Fair Assignment #3

For this assignment, you will need to complete a written project plan. That plan will be determined from the research and notes you have collected, as well as our conference.

During the conference, you and I will mutually agree on your topic for your project. Together, we will decide on the materials and procedure for your experimentation. We will also devise a timetable for that experiment.

From this point on, you need to have notebook paper in your folder – behind each assignment. On that paper, you will take notes and keep a log of any work or ideas that you have during the course of that assignment. You will also make changes to your project on these pages.

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We have reviewed the materials and procedure for this experiment. We can’t wait to get started!

Parent’s signature ________________________________________________________

Student’s signature _______________________________________________________


Written Project Plan Due: January 22 - 23, 2006
Total Point Value: 40/10

Project Title

1. Investigative Question(s): What is the purpose of your experiment?(problem to be solved)

2. (a) Hypothesis based on Investigative Question, written in the future tense.

(b) Statement of the Hypothesis (“If …. then ….”)

3. Materials needed (listed vertically).

4. Method (numbered step by step instructions)

5. Identify the “Control” (conditions or materials that stay the same) for your experiment.

6. Identify the “Variable” (conditions or materials that change; only ONE change at a time) for your experiment.

7. Attach Sample Data Sheets that you will use to record your data (sketches, log, chart, etc.)

8. Brainstorm ideas on how to graph your data.

How do I do my research for my proposal?

First, ask yourself what you would like to consider for a project. Remember, no batteries, paper towels, bubble gum or taste testing of sodas will be allowed.

For example if you are interested in bacteria, you will need to know what bacteria is and where you can find it. Not only that, but you will need to know how to grow it and what techniques you need to use to culture it. What is the best growing temperature? Will you need to incubate it? Do you need any special equipment? What will kill bacteria? What do I do withe the plates when I am done?

You might want to start with a definition of your topic. From there, expand your information to include any information that can help you do your experiment. Once you have concluded your research (not just a definition), write a preliminary question. What do you hope to find out by doing this experiment? Then, using your research, make an educated guess about the outcome of your proposal.

Science Fair Assignment #2

Science Fair Topic Proposal Due January 11-12, 2006


Name: _______________________________Project Title: _______________________________

1. Check the category for your project.

_____ Biological _____ Physical _____Earth _____ Social/Health

2. What problems are you going to solve? Your Investigative Question(s):


3. What is your control?


4. Your possible Hypothesis based on your Investigative Question(s):





5. Resources (books, magazines, websites-no more than 2 websites per proposal. Be sure that you are not using someone else’s paper for your research)

Resource A: Title ________________________________________
Author ______________________________________
Page(s) ______________________________________
Publisher ____________________________________
Copyright Date _______________________________

Resource B: Title ________________________________________
Author ______________________________________
Page(s) ______________________________________
Publisher ____________________________________
Copyright Date _______________________________

Resource C: Title ________________________________________
Author ______________________________________
Page(s) ______________________________________
Publisher ____________________________________
Copyright Date _______________________________

Resource D: Title ________________________________________
Author ______________________________________
Page(s) ______________________________________
Publisher ____________________________________
Copyright Date _______________________________

Resource E: Title ________________________________________
Author ______________________________________
Page(s) ______________________________________
Publisher ____________________________________
Copyright Date _______________________________


**Place at least one page of research behind each proposal in your Science Fair folder.**

Science Fair Assignment 1

Assignment #1

Turn in your folder and have a parent or guardian sign on the assignment page; due 1/8-9.