Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids
Chapter One
Keep a Log Book
The first step you must do for a science
fair project is create a log book (a science
diary), which is a written record
showing the progression of your project
from start to finish. The log book contains
your notes and doesn't have to be in report
form. Your log book is usually a part of your
science fair display, so it may be included in
the judging of your project.
Here are some handy tips for constructing
your log book:
Use a binder or a folder so that pages can
be organized.
Use labeled and tabbed sections to show
parts of the study. (This chapter gives
suggestions for tabs.)
Date all entries.
Include all experimental observations in
order by date, and include the time if
appropriate.
Record your thoughts and questions during
the entire study.
Make the log book as neat, organized, and
user-friendly as possible.
Number each page after completing the
log book.
Include a table of contents that lis ... read full excerpt from Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids ebook
