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