| Late September |
Topic approval
Students begin review of literature State problem to research List materials needed Form hypothesis
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| Early October |
Finalize procedures
Have procedures and research plan approved Begin experiment
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| October |
Experiment!
Have data book checks Begin analysis of data
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| November |
Experiment!
Continue to record data and checks Continue analysis of data
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| December |
Finish experiment
Analysis of data Write conclusions Design graphs Finish research paper Write abstract and design board
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| January |
Local science competitions
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| February |
Regional science competitions
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| March |
State Science Fair Competition
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| May |
International Science and Engineering Fair Competition
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