Experimental+Design+Process


 * I. The Experimental Design Process List below is short form -- More details can be found in the PDF Link[[file:Experimental Design.pdf]]

*****Conduct Background Research** ** - Students should find information about their topic through the use of print materials, electronic media, and subject matter experts.
 * Select a Topic - Pick a topic that interest the student

*****Purpose Questions/Hypothesi**s ** - A question or hypothesis helps to direct students' efforts towards a particular result or expectation. A good hypothesis typically takes the form of "If I do this, then this should happen."

*****Plan Research/ Experimen**t **- Is to test the hypotheses.

*****Conduct Research/ Experiment & Gather Dat** **a - Students should conduct the experiment as planned at least three times.

*****Organize & Analyze Data** - **S tudent should organize observation in graphs, charts, figures, and tables. **

***Determine Results, Conclusions & Possible Future Researc**h ** - The main conclusion should be a statement about how the research/ experiment either supported or rejects the hypothesis. ** 
 * II.** **Prepare to Present** Click on PDF Link for more details[[file:Prepare to Present.pdf]]


 * Write a Research Paper** - A formal presentation of the science project.


 * Prepare Project Display** - A visual display to communicate the students' project.


 * Prepare Oral Presentation** - 3-5 minute oral presentation.