Tips for talking to the Science Experts

 

A lot of kids are scared of speaking in public or to a teacher/adult. Just imagine they are a fellow scientist who just wants you to share what you learned.

 

Relax, smile, and have fun. Remember, you are the expert and you had fun doing the project. But if you are a little nervous, we listed some things that you need to do during the presentation.

 

Helpful Hints 

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• Look sharp, feel sharp, and you will be sharp. Dress nice that day, be polite, and speak clearly. You will show that you have confidence. Don’t forget to look at your audience.

 

• Introduce yourself. Point to the title of your display. Tell your audience why you chose to study this.

 

• State the category you chose and what you did (what you classified, your question, or your invention.)

 

• Talk about what you learned while researching your topic.

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• Talk about the sources (books, websites, and interviews) that helped you understand your topic.

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• Tell them about your project and explain the steps you took to conduct your experiment, make your classifications or create your invention. Be sure to mention all the materials involved and point out the pictures that you may have taken.

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• If it applies, be sure to show them that you tested your experiment at least 3 times.

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• Show them all of the cool graphic organizers that you might have made, like your tables and charts. Remember to point out the labeled parts of your graph or table to show that you know what it represents.

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• Be sure to explain what your data means. Make sure you can read your graphs and tables. Let them know if you were surprised by the results, or if you know what would happen because you studied about it.

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• Make sure you sound like an expert on your topic.  Always use the appropriate vocabulary especially by using words from the Scientific Method, like: Problem, Hypothesis, Procedure, Results, and Conclusions.