I equate a science fair project to running a marathon. When you initially hear about the project you are excited and can't wait to start, then somewhere in the middle of the race you start to realize "Wow, this is a long ordeal what did I get myself into". But! then you see the finish line and get a burst of energy knowing that all your hard work and preparation is going to pay off. Well maybe your thought process didn't happen exactly like that but some of you might be feeling a little anxiety right about now. Don't fret, you have help! Use the resources I have given you to complete your project and this best thing to remember is that you are Half Way to the Finish Line (if you have been keeping up with the items off your Science Fair Time Line). This week and next week is all about your purpose you are investigating. If you are doing a plant growth project, you need to be growing your plant(s) and tracking the progress. If you are doing a project on the solar system you need to be building your model and researching the galaxy. If your researching the effect junk food has on your health you need to be eating as much junk food you can possibly devour. Just kidding = ) I would hope you would already know the answer to that research question.
Just remember students I am here to help you. Several parents have emailed me regarding the project and I am glad to work with them to ensure your success. But No Last Minute stuff! Do not wait until February to try to put this all together. The next two items due off your Science Fair Time Line, is your Materials Listed (due today) , & Procedures (due 1-15-13). I am discussing these steps in the Lab this week and next so you should get them into me on time. Before I go to a look at two completed display boards from last year so you can get an idea on how to construct your display board.
