SCIENCE PROJECT TIMELINE
 

_____ * Choose your topic for the Science Project. (ALL TOPICS MUST MEET WITH
              MY APPROVAL!!)

_____ * State your problem and create the question you will attempt to answer for your
              project. Type the problem and question for your research paper.

DUE :  Monday  1/13/03
 

_____ * Form your Hypothesis and type it out for your paper.

_____ * Research the topic material to support your Hypothesis. Type this section for
              your paper.

_____ * Create a list of the materials you will need for your experiment and type it out
              for your paper.

Due :  Tuesday  1/21/03
 

_____ * Type the page stating how your control group will be set up and how your
              experimental group(s) will be set up. Make sure you state your variable(s)
              clearly.

_____ * Type the page explaining step by step, how you will conduct the experiment
              (procedure).

_____ * The research portion of your paper must be finished for collection this week.

DUE : Monday 1/27/03
 

_____ * Depending on the experiment you are doing, start the experiment this week.

_____ * Create a chart or some other organized table on which to record your
              observations and findings.

_____ * Keep a day-by-day journal of your experiment. This and the charts and tables
              above will be included in your research paper.

_____ * Type the bibliography page for your paper.

Complete FOR MONDAY 2/3/03
 

_____ * If you have not started your experiment, START NOW.

_____ * Keep recording your results, observations, and findings.

_____ * Keep maintaining your day-by-day journal until your experiment is complete.

_____ * Create a colorful cover page for your research paper.

_____ * Start planning your poster/display.

Complete For MONDAY 2/10/03
 

_____ * Wrap up all experiments.

_____ * Create graphs and charts for your results. These will be included in your research
              paper and on your display board.

_____ * Type your abstract for your display board.

_____ * Type your conclusion page.

_____ * Your display/poster should be complete.

_____ * Start planning the actual display of your experiment and equipment.

Complete for FRIDAY 2/14/03
 

------- * Type the Table of Contents for your paper.

_____* Assemble your research paper in the correct order ( follow the rubric).

_____* Your display plan should be complete by now.

_____ * SMILE!! You’re almost done.

DUE: FRIDAY 2/21/03
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- All research papers are due on MONDAY, 2/24/03.
- You will be assigned a date to bring your project to class for your presentation.
 

REMEMBER: The SCIENCE PROJECT will count for TWO(2) Test Grades