Conducting a Scientific Investigation

With physics based science fair projects a working model is the most popular way to win over a jury, however it is not your only option for a science fair entry. You can also organize a scientific investigation in such a manner that the study becomes your science fair project.Here’s what you will need to do.

Start with a valid objective. Define just what you intend to study in as many details and variables as you can possibly find. The more measurable details that you have in your objective the easier it will be to conduct your study with accuracy. So define the objective well.

After that is done make a list of all the things that you will need for your study. Special equipment aside make lists of basic supplies such as pencils, scales and erasers as well. It is quite frustrating to want to record some details to study later only to realize that your notebook is all used up!

Now you are all set to begin your study. Designate the time that you will be conducting the study. Some projects like the study of the moon phase, for instance, will require you to record your observations only at night. This could be a problem if your parents are not too keen on your staying up at odd hours like an owl. So pick your subject of scientific investigation carefully.