Science fair project boards are large poster boards or foam core used to showcase an experiment at science fairs. They typically include panels for abstracts/hypotheses, research literature that supports it, experimental procedures/materials as well as results and conclusions for presentation at science fairs.
Visual aids like charts, graphs and photographs are also invaluable when communicating an experiment to judges.
Getting Started
Many science fair competitions and school assignments require the use of a project display board. These boards typically feature three panels that present all aspects of an experiment such as original question, hypothesis, procedure, results and conclusions in one convenient place. Your title goes on the center panel; cut-out text detailing original question is displayed on one side with diagrams/graphs depicting procedures on another panel.
As part of your display board construction, it is vital that you abide by any relevant rules or guidelines regarding its size and composition. Some competitions have specific requirements regarding page counts or depth; mock-ups of presentation materials should be created throughout this process to make sure everything fits seamlessly together before adhering them down permanently. You may even consider creating digital templates using an online design tool for your science fair project!
Materials
Science fair project boards allow students to present their research and experiments to judges at a science fair. They consist of a back board sold specifically as a display board for science fair projects, project reports, graphs and charts as well as some representation of the experiment itself.
Students can utilize a standard three-sided project board to craft an impressive display that captures all of the important details regarding their scientific experiment. Most boards begin with an easy-to-read title before including elements such as steps of the scientific method, an abstract, background research materials procedure variables and observations.
Your board should be full and aesthetically pleasing without overstuffing it with decorative items that distract the judges from your science fair presentation. Neon paper adds eye-catching style, but be wary of too many colours; too much can cause your display to look chaotic.
Layout
Once kids have come up with and conducted their science experiment ideas and conducted them successfully, it is time to organize all of the work for a strong presentation of their findings. This may involve cut-out text detailing original question, hypothesis, results and conclusions of experiment; tables or charts providing visual representations of data; photos as visual aids illustrating findings etc.
Arranging information on a board so that observers can read it from left to right and top to bottom makes it easy for them to comprehend your experiment and its outcomes without asking too many questions.
An attractive and informative display board can also help to impress judges during competitions, making a good first impression and garnering high marks from judges. Colored paper or borders can do this, while photos from your experiment can draw the eye and impress them as well. Making an impressionful statement through attractive and informative display boards is key for winning success in competitions!
Presentation
Science fair projects offer more than an opportunity for experimentation; they’re also an opportunity to show your creativity and impress judges with your research. That’s why it is vital that your project be well-organized, easily read, and visually appealing if it hopes to make an impressionful presentation at this competition.
At most science fairs, project presentations typically use a tri-fold display board made up of three large panels. Standard components for such boards include your title at the top of the board followed by background and hypothesis sections (or research questions), then procedures and materials on either side, then any results or conclusions you reached during your experiment as well as literature supporting your hypothesis; plus graphs or charts to make your project even more visually appealing!