Science Slide Deck Template
Formatting Guidelines:
Project Title (Type creative project title here)
Question: (The Question you are going to ask and answer)
Examples:
What are the effects of ________________________ on __________________________?
(Independent Variable) (Dependent Variable)
How does ________________________ affect ___________________________?
(Independent Variable) (Dependent Variable)
Name:
School:
Teacher:
Optional: You can include a photo of your project or a background that pertains to your project on this Project Title slide.
Abstract
Write the Abstract last, after all your results and analysis are finished.
The Abstract is a summary of your project, (350 words or less) and must include:
Research
Brief summary of the background research and information used to answer your question.
If this is a continuation project, a brief summary of your prior work is appropriate here. Be sure to
distinguish your previous work from this year’s project.
Provide citations for all resources used throughout the project on Slide 12 References, including other scientists’ work or projects that may have served as inspiration for your project.
Hypothesis
The hypothesis should show a deeper understanding of why you think your predicted outcome will occur. This is developed from your research and what you have learned or know about the topic before you begin your testing. Be sure to include both the Independent Variable and the Dependent Variable.
If _________________________ , then ________________, because ________________________________________.
(Independent variable) (Dependent Variable)
Examples:
If plants are watered with a 10% a soap solution, then their growth will be negatively affected, because the soap
(Independent Variable) (Dependent Variable)
compounds will harm the cells in the plant.
If you increase the amount of electrical current, then a motor will turn faster, because there is a greater flow of.
(Independent Variable) (Dependent Variable)
electrons in the circuit.
Materials
Provide a detailed list of all the items you used to complete your project. You do not need to include pencil & paper.
Be specific: size, quantity, amount (concentrations, doses, etc), materials/chemicals, equipment, etc.
Example:
3% hydrogen peroxide
3mL plastic pipettes (5)
20mL test tubes (10)
Procedures
List and number all the steps/procedures you followed to complete your project. This should be specifically written so others may replicate your exact steps.
Provide specific information: size, shape, quantities, materials, experimental set-up, etc.
Results - Data/Observations
Include raw data collected and any observations (quantitative and qualitative) while testing your Hypothesis, that haven’t been displayed in your uploaded Lab Notebook.
Include charts and graphs of your raw data (results) including labels.
Use appropriate statistics (average, % error, and a variety of statistical tests) to analyze and share your results.
Results - Data/Observations (cont’d)
Include raw data collected and any observations (quantitative and qualitative) while testing your Hypothesis, that haven’t been displayed in your uploaded Lab Notebook.
Include charts and graphs of your raw data (results) including labels.
Use appropriate statistics (average, % error, and a variety of statistical tests) to analyze and share your results.
Results - Data/Observations (cont’d)
Include raw data collected and any observations (quantitative and qualitative) while testing your Hypothesis, that haven’t been displayed in your uploaded Lab Notebook.
Include charts and graphs of your raw data (results) including labels.
Use appropriate statistics (average, % error, and a variety of statistical tests) to analyze and share your results.
Conclusion/Results Discussion
Use these questions to discuss your conclusions:
How did your research help you formulate your Hypothesis and design a way to test it?
What was the answer to your Question? Was your Hypothesis supported by the data?
Did your data verify or not verify your Hypothesis and answer your Question?
Did your project turn out as you expected?
What did you learn from doing this project?
Summarize and Analyze your data including patterns, trends, errors and variables that could have influenced the results.
With the data collected, use appropriate statistics (average, % error, and a variety of statistical tests) to analyze your results.
Were you able to scientifically explain why you got the results that you did?
If available, relate your findings to other studies or questions that are related to your project.
Application/Future Research
Questions to reflect on:
What might you have done differently?
How can your results be applied to everyday life or what application(s) do you see for your work?
Who would be interested in knowing about the results of your project?
How can your results be applied to similar questions or studies?
Do you have any further research questions or other variables to test as a result of this project?
Any next steps or new ideas that you’d like to investigate?
References Cited
List all citations and resources (print and electronic, including personal interviews) in alphabetical order using the APA Citation Guide.
See examples at: https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide
Citation Requirements: