Steps In Making A Science & STEM Project

1. Topic

Students will choose a topic and discuss it with their teacher. Teachers should review, provide suggestions for improvement, etc. to help the student refine and define their project topic. Once a topic is selected, determine if they will do an experiment-based or an engineering-based project.

2. Research

Once the student has settled on a topic, they should research as much about their topic as possible using a project notebook to record all their thoughts, preparations, and idea and design out the steps of their project.

3. Workspace

Students should set up a work area somewhere around their house or classroom where they can work on their project.

4. Materials

Students should collect the materials they need for their project, checking in with their teacher for suggestions and materials.

5. Daily

Students should work on their project a little bit each day continuing to utilize their notebooks to record all observations, data, and thoughts while taking pictures throughout.

6. EXHIBIT

Once the investigation is complete, students should construct their exhibit (tri-fold poster) mounting their pictures, graphs, charts, etc.

7. Present

Students will need to present their project to your parents, classmates, and judges so please have them practice in class prior to the event.
Students should have fun and enjoy the pride and satisfaction of a job well done!