Pack 48Science Fair

October Pack Meeting

Science Fair

October 8, 2013 in Cherokee gym6:30 – 7:00 pm – set-up6:50 pm – presentations begin

Scouts can do project by themselves or with one partner

One rule: must follow the Scientific Method

The Scientific Method

Ask a Question

What temperature is best for popping popcorn?

Research

Hypothesis

My hypothesis is that cooking popcorn over high heat will produce best popcorn.

Conduct Experiment

Group 1: Low heatGroup 2: Medium heatGroup 3: High heat

Only the heat setting will change (independent variable.)

All other aspects we will try to keep the same, including time cooking (1 minute).

Low Heat

25%

50%

75%

100%

Low Medium High

Heat

Medium Heat

25%

50%

75%

100%

Low Medium High

Heat

High Heat

25%

50%

75%

100%

Low Medium High

Heat

Burnt popcorn!

Draw Conclusion

Conclusion: My hypothesis was wrong. High heat did not produce best popcorn; it produced burnt popcorn.

Medium heat produced best popcorn of the three heat levels tested.

Share Your Results

Share Your Results

Final Thoughts • Every Scout or group will present their project at least

once to a Science Fair judge

• Projects will be judged on overall quality, with a large emphasis on following the Scientific MethodScientific Method

• Parental support is great • Support, not “doing if for them”

• Making mistakes is encouraged

• Having Fun is Required!

• More info coming…including ideas