Staying Organized With a Schedule


This may be the first time you have attempted a long range project so it is very 
important to prepare a schedule and stay organized.  Science fair projects often 
require several weeks for completion.  For that reason organizational meetings 
are often set up months before the actual fair.  Don't let a due date that is 
many weeks away throw your planning off; there are many things to do.  Here is a 
suggested schedule that provides ample time to complete all phases of the 
project: 


CHECK        WEEKS        WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING
 OFF

[  ]         1 - 2        Identify your topic and establish a purpose.

[  ]         3 - 4        Use the library to research your topic.

[  ]         3 - 4        Plan experiment and collect supplies.

[  ]         5 - 6        Conduct experiment and collect data/results.

[  ]           7          Analyze results and establish conclusion.

[  ]           8          Write the research paper and abstract.

[  ]         9 - 10       Build your display and practice presentation.


Adapted from:   How to Prepare a Science Project
                [United Learning 1993]