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.