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title: "Science project"
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_project"
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category: "reference"
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tags: "science, encyclopedia"
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date_saved: "2026-05-05T04:21:18.634471+00:00"
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instance: "kb-cron"
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A science project is an educational activity for students involving experiments or construction of models in one of the science disciplines. Students may present their science project at a science fair, so they may also call it a science fair project. Science projects may be classified into four main types. Science projects are done by students worldwide.
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== Experimental projects ==
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Science class X Experimental projects, also known as investigatory projects, start with a question (AKA a hypothesis), use the scientific method to complete the research, and end with a report detailing the results and conclusions and an abstract.
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== Engineering projects ==
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Engineering projects, also known as technology projects, start with a design of a machine or mechanical structure with the purpose of improving strength or performance. Researchers implement all their design ideas in a model they construct. The model will be tested to evaluate the design.
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== Display projects ==
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Display projects involve a creative assembly of a display board and construction of a model to show a visual representation of a larger fact. Making a model of the Solar System, a house, or of a simple electric circuit are considered display projects. Display boards are used to enhance the presentation. A tablet computer can be attached to the display board to make interactive display boards.
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== Theoretical projects ==
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Theoretical projects may involve the same format as experimental or engineering projects. However, for
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several possible reasons, such as lack of feasibility due to costs, the actual experiment is not performed.
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== See also ==
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Science fair
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== References ==
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== Further reading == |