Choosing a
question is one of the hardest parts of creating a Science Fair
Project. Here are some guidelines:
What
topic interests you?
What
have you always wanted to know in that area?
Choose a question that can be
answered with a YES or a NO.
Ask your teachers or parents for help when searching for
ideas. What do you want to know?
Narrow down your field of research. It is important to focus on one question. Rephrasing
your question to expect a yes or no answer will help you see whether you have done this.
Remember: the first requirement of a scientist is curiosity. If a world-class physicist can spend
hours figuring out the way curve balls work and the speed at which
they work best, don't assume any question you come up with is too
lowly to investigate.
Remember to keep
track of your progress in your notebook.
