APSci Independent Scientific Research Project and Experiment
In APSci this year, each student will design and execute an independent scientific research project and corresponding science experiment.
The project includes:
- writing a background research paper
- designing an experiment using the scientific method
- executing this experiment (setting up the experiment, collecting data, analyzing data and results, summarizing conclusions in a final report)
- creating a display board about the experiment
- presenting your project to the class
Here's what you will turn in as we go along:
| Week | Date | Due in class on this date: |
| 5 | Oct 7 | Decide on your Testable Question |
| 7 | Oct 21 | Background Research Report |
| 11 | Nov 18 | Written Plan of your Science Experiment |
| 13 | Dec 9 | Parent Signature for Science Experiment Plan |
| 14 | Jan 6 | (not due in class: but begin Science Experiment, collect/record data) |
| 16 | Jan 20 | Science Experiment data log (check in class) |
| 19 | February 10 | Experiment Data Log & completed Graphs |
| 22 | March 9 | Independent Sci Exp Lab Report |
| 24 | March 23 | Complete Experiment Binder |
| 26 | April 6 | Experiment Display Board & Oral Presentation |
Extra copies of class handouts:
10 Steps for your Science Experiment
Useful Links:
Writing a Research Paper for Your Science Fair Project
Science Experiment Display Boards
Everything You Need to Know about Fonts for Display Boards
Optional but Helpful:
