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Section Five: Science Fair Projects

Scientific Process for RESEARCH PROJECTS

I. Ka ‘Ōlelo Ho‘ākāka: Introduction

A situation or problem is presented that encourages students to ask questions. Students are specific about the problem or the purpose of the research project.

• What is your goal?
• What idea are you trying to test?
• What is the scientific question you are trying to answer?

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II. Nā ‘Ike Kāko‘o: Background Information

The background information includes definitions, explanations, place names, helpful background knowledge that will help the reader have a better and clearer understanding of the project.

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III. Nā Loina Hawai‘i: Traditions

Students are encouraged to investigate and research cultural aspects and traditions of project that will be included in display presentation.

a. Interview members of ‘ohana, community.
e. Take pictures for display presentation.

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IV. Ka Nīnau ‘Epekema: Scientific Question

The question that the student wants to answer after doing the research project/experiment?

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V. Ke Kuhiakau: Hypothesis

• An educated guess or prediction.
• The students should tell how he/she thinks that their project can demonstrate their purpose.
• Students make a prediction regarding the outcome of their experiment.
• Students state the results that they are predicting in measurable terms.

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VI. Nā Pono Hana: Materials/Equipment

• List all materials and equipment that were used during the experiment.
• The list of materials should include all of the ingredients of the procedure.

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VII. Ke Ka‘ina Hana: Procedure

• Students present a detailed explanation of how the experiment will be performed to test the hypothesis.
• Students provide a specific step-by-step plan on how they went about doing the experiment.

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VIII. Data Results & Analysis: Nā ‘Ikepili

• Students should keep a detailed journal observations, data, and/or results. They can be measurements and written notes about what they're sensing (hearing, seeing, smelling, touching)
• Students may include photos of different phases during the project.

Analysis

• Students explain the observations, data and /or results.
• List the main points of what was done.
• Why did the results occur? What did the experiment prove?
• Was your hypothesis correct? Did the experiment prove or disprove? Explain.

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IX. Ka Hopena: Conclusion

• Students answer their scientific question.
• Students answer the problem/purpose statement.
• What is the value of the project?
• What further studies could be done after seeing the results?
• If the students repeated the experiment, what could be changed?

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X. Nā Mahalo: Acknowledgements

Students acknowledge those people, organizations, businesses who contributed to the successful completion of the project.

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