When it comes time to write your science fair report, keep in mind that your report might be read not only by your science teacher, but also by the judges, depending on how your school's fair is set up. Therefore, you will want to be sure that your science report has complete and accurate information that will answer any questions that the judges have.
There are about 8 sections that you should include in your science fair report in order to make the report complete and easy to understand. Here's an overview of those sections and of what information you should include in those sections
Abstract - The abstract section of the science report is a one or two paragraph section in which you will explain what the science project is about. Be brief - this is just an introduction to your report.
Introduction - The introduction to the science report is the actual beginning of the report. While the abstract summarizes the entire report, the introduction states why you performed the science project (what your goals were) and what people can expect to learn from the science project.
Experiments - The experiments section is a step-by-step explanation of the specific experiments that you performed for your science project. This is the section in which you provide details into what you did during your experiment. You can also include graphics, such as charts and photos, that help to show how you performed the experiment and measured results.
Data - In the data section of your report, you will include information that you learned during the experiment. While you may include charts and graphs in the experiments section of the report, those charts and graphs should actually be completed in the data section of the report. If you have so much data that it is difficult to include all of it in just a few pages, then it is okay to add an appendix to your science project report in which you include more data than in the data section.
Discussion - Every science fair project can be improved. In the Discussion section of your report, include information about what you would have done differently and how the experiment can be improved. You can also provide tips for other students that may wish to perform similar science projects.
Conclusion - The conclusion of your science report is the section in which you provide a summary an analysis of your results. This section should tie together the introduction with the experiment and the data in order to provide a clear picture of your entire experiment.
Acknowledgments - Don't forget to thank those individuals that helped you during your science experiment, such as your teachers and your parents!
References - The reference section is where you can include any resources that you used during your research and experiment. These resources may be books or news articles, or they could be teachers or doctors. Be sure to include information about how to reach those individuals that helped you with your research or your experiment.
Writing a science report does take some time, so be sure that you don't save it for the last minute. Take time to really think about your experiment and your results in order to write a thoughtful discussion and conclusion as well. Most of all - have fun writing the science report!
If you're ready to get going with your science report, your next step is to download a free copy of "Easy Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects" from the link below.
If you're ready to get going with your own science project, your next step is to download a free copy of Easy Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects.
Good luck!
About the Author
Aurora Lipper has been teaching science to kids for over 10 years. She is also a mechanical engineer, university instructor, pilot, astronomer and a real live rocket scientist (You should see the lab in her basement!) She has inspired thousands of kids with the fun and magic of science.
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