- Be sure to follow instructions carefully. For example, if the instructions say, “must include photos,” then be sure to include photos for that section. You are responsible for uploading photos and other required uploads in the designated formats.
- For the patch requirement, be neat with your drawing or illustration. For your description, give the reviewers a full understanding of accomplishments, who you are as a person and your goals and inspirations.
- Albert Einstein was famous for his “thought experiments.” However, thought experiments are not acceptable for the science project in this application. You must actually conduct an experiment or design and build a testable model for an engineering design challenge.
For the science project, very carefully follow the instructions. For example, it is a good idea to list each step in the scientific method or engineering design process as you apply it to your project. If you are not sure about a step in the scientific method or the EDP, learn about it! For your photos, it may be helpful to include a photo of your data, such as a bar graph of your results. If you use a project that you found in a book or online, please credit your source but don’t copy it – find a way to make it your own. Your conclusions should be original and specific to your own results. You may use inexpensive, household materials. Be creative!
- Have fun!