Scientific Projects


Posters and digital presentations both tell the story of the student’s investigation or invention. It chronicles their hard work, documents real data, and breaks down concepts into basics that anyone who visits their display at the fair or event can understand.

Your chosen investigation:

What is tested?
Types of paper (e.g. construction paper, newspaper, advertisements, etc.)

What stays the same?
Area and thickness of paper

Data collected:
Fading over time

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    Left Panel

    This is where the story of the experiment or investigation should be chronicled in precise steps. Typically, this panel includes your testable question, hypothesis, variables, materials, and procedure.

    Expert tip! Learn how to edit your text down to the essentials. Through creative use of color, type, and graphic elements, you can make your ideas pop and bring your project to life. Space elements evenly across your layout, to achieve a balanced, consistent look.

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    Main Panel

    Treat the center panel of the tri-fold board as center stage. Come up with a catchy title and display it prominently. The title should be the largest text on the board. Don’t be afraid to make it big and bold!

    Expert tip! Label all graphs, charts, and tables. On graphs, make sure you label the x and y axes. Be sure every photo has a caption beneath it. Write descriptive captions for photos.

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    Right Panel



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    May include models, working models, natural objects, an invention, experimental results, or equipment used.

Kids Workshops
