The Display Board
Purchase a trifold science presentation board...normal size...not 'dwarf' board!!! See the tips presented on the ISEF website for how to construct the display board. (eye-catching title, best use of space, items in a logical order, use no more than 2 to 3 colors, make it visually appealing, neat, organized, etc.)
Display board organization is not an exact science...each board may vary. Display boards however must have the following...problem/question, hypothesis, abstract (placed in lower left corner), materials and procedures, data (in the form of charts, tables, and graphs), analysis and conclusion. It is recommended to place a summary of your background research information on the board. There may be other things you'd like to add to your board...great :)...if there's room and it provides purpose. It's all up to you!
For those concerned about organization of the board...perhaps a logical sequence might be best (it all depends on the amount of space you have and your project...this is a suggestion only!)
On Left Side Panel...problem, hypothesis, abstract (optional...research summary, purpose/practical application)
On Middle Panel...Top space of Board reserved for TITLE, materials, procedures, charts, tables, graphs (all DATA)
On Right Side Panel...analysis, conclusion (optional...acknowledgements, research summary, practical application could also logically be placed here)
Visually appealing...DO NOT use staples or glue that comes through the paper or tape that is visible. Perhaps "frame" the sections with construction paper or some type of border. Use no more than a 2 or 3 color scheme (too many colors are distracting and black/white looks unprofessional and unappealing). Type everything. Make sure you've got good ink cartridges for black/color ink. No crinkles in papers. You can purchase letters for your title(s) from an arts/crafts store to add an extra flare (totally optional). Whatever you do...just make it NEAT and ORGANIZED.
***DO NOT OVERSPEND ON THE DISPLAY BOARD...YOU WILL BE GRADED ON YOUR ENTIRE RESEARCH/EXPERIMENT/PROJECT...NOT JUST THE "SHOW" :)
Purchase a trifold science presentation board...normal size...not 'dwarf' board!!! See the tips presented on the ISEF website for how to construct the display board. (eye-catching title, best use of space, items in a logical order, use no more than 2 to 3 colors, make it visually appealing, neat, organized, etc.)
Display board organization is not an exact science...each board may vary. Display boards however must have the following...problem/question, hypothesis, abstract (placed in lower left corner), materials and procedures, data (in the form of charts, tables, and graphs), analysis and conclusion. It is recommended to place a summary of your background research information on the board. There may be other things you'd like to add to your board...great :)...if there's room and it provides purpose. It's all up to you!
For those concerned about organization of the board...perhaps a logical sequence might be best (it all depends on the amount of space you have and your project...this is a suggestion only!)
On Left Side Panel...problem, hypothesis, abstract (optional...research summary, purpose/practical application)
On Middle Panel...Top space of Board reserved for TITLE, materials, procedures, charts, tables, graphs (all DATA)
On Right Side Panel...analysis, conclusion (optional...acknowledgements, research summary, practical application could also logically be placed here)
Visually appealing...DO NOT use staples or glue that comes through the paper or tape that is visible. Perhaps "frame" the sections with construction paper or some type of border. Use no more than a 2 or 3 color scheme (too many colors are distracting and black/white looks unprofessional and unappealing). Type everything. Make sure you've got good ink cartridges for black/color ink. No crinkles in papers. You can purchase letters for your title(s) from an arts/crafts store to add an extra flare (totally optional). Whatever you do...just make it NEAT and ORGANIZED.
***DO NOT OVERSPEND ON THE DISPLAY BOARD...YOU WILL BE GRADED ON YOUR ENTIRE RESEARCH/EXPERIMENT/PROJECT...NOT JUST THE "SHOW" :)