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How to Do a Science Fair Project: Ask a Testable Question

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Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory discuss how to turn observations into a testable question. In this segment, they give examples of possible testable questions for students to use when thinking about their science fair project. Part of the “How to Do a Science Fair Project” series.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 15 seconds

Diagram of creating a science fair project. Caption: Did you prove of disprove your hypothesis?
How to Do a Science Fair Project
Episode 1
2 minutes 18 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Digital airplane. Caption: The airplane goes through a different medium.
How to Do a Science Fair Project
Episode 2
3 minutes 42 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Three different sized wheels lined up together. Caption: You can change the wheel size, the wheel diameter,
How to Do a Science Fair Project
Episode 3
4 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Four different styles of winged planes. Caption: Do this for all wing designs, then compare your distances
How to Do a Science Fair Project
Episode 4
4 minutes 22 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Graph of pulse rate and consumption of water. Caption: There might be one person that doesn't quite fit the trend.
How to Do a Science Fair Project
Episode 5
6 minutes 26 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Diagrams of what food ants may prefer. Caption: Include pictures of yourself in action,
How to Do a Science Fair Project
Episode 6
3 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12