Once a student has developed and executed their science project idea and experiment, they must compile all the information into a presentation board. The presentation should include its title, abstract or hypothesis statement, literature review, experimental procedures and materials, results and conclusions as well as any additional pertinent details.
Visual elements should complement text rather than overshadow it, with darker colors being preferable because they won’t distract.
The Periodic Table of Elements
The Periodic Table of Elements is one of the key tools scientists use. This chart organizes all chemical elements by similar properties and was first proposed by Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869; others had attempted to organize elements into tables before, but only Mendeleev created a periodic table that not only organized them by characteristics but also predicted when gaps would be filled by new elements.
The modern periodic table has long been recognized as an icon of chemistry. Each element on it is depicted with its name (abbreviated to its chemical symbol) and an atomic number which counts the protons in its nucleus; element names are written using an internationally standardized format; periods are organized horizontally while vertical columns display groupings of similar characteristics of elements.
Generic Science Fair Project Board Layout
Science fair project boards must clearly convey the purpose and data related to an experiment and present all pertinent details, such as literature used, procedures followed, materials utilized, results generated and conclusions drawn. When possible visual aids should be utilized to illustrate information.
There are various formats for science fair projects, but the most commonly used format is a tri-fold display board measuring 24 inches wide by 36 inches tall. These boards can be found at most stationery shops or office supply stores and come in both single- or double-sided varieties. Display boards should be sturdy; for optimum presentation use durable table covers to hold presentations in place and use one that’s readable from left to right and top to bottom to make understanding the information presented easier for judges.
Simple Science Fair Project Board Layout
Students new to science fairs may find the project display board requirement daunting; however, with some basic guidelines it can become less daunting. Most science fairs require students to create tri-fold displays similar to those presented at conferences by professional scientists; these boards typically measure approximately 36 inches tall by 48 inches wide when folded up and presented to others.
Science fair project boards typically arrange their sections in an orderly fashion so that viewers can quickly read and comprehend the contents of a study, including its question or hypothesis, variables, background research and results of any experiments conducted. Furthermore, graphs or drawings can help demonstrate scientific findings by eye-catchingly conveying results quickly while eliminating excessive text which is difficult to read from a distance.
Simple Biology Science Fair Project Board Layout
At the conclusion of an experiment, it is vitally important that all data gathered during its conduct be presented clearly on a board. This includes observations (what you see or hear), experiments and measurements as well as tables, charts, graphs, photos, diagrams etc.
Once your data is in hand, it’s time to compile them. First choose an intriguing title before including an abstract or hypothesis in the abstract section. Additionally, include any literature read about your experiment in the process section and note which supplies were utilized during your research project.
Next, identify and plan the visual aids and pictures you intend on including in your project. The more “visual aides” there are, the more eye-catching will be your project. Decide whether any captions need to accompany each picture before beginning arranging and decorating your board; either hanging it up or placing it on an easel would work fine.