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Science Fair Guide
Writing the "Materials List "

 Williams Science Fair materials List
 
The materials list is a complete list of all materials including details and amounts. Be sure to include quantities (how much), length, volume, and mass. List these in metric units. Be specific in your description of the item needed. Include photos, or drawings of the materials if it helps the person to identify the material needed in the project.

The Material List should follow these rules:

  1. Be specific to amount, size and length.
  2. Listed in metric units where appropriate.

Example of a Material List:

Bad Material List:
Good Material List:
      1. Water
      2. Watch
      3. Ruler
      4. Dirt
  1. 20 Liters of Water
  2. Stop watch with second hand
  3. Metric Ruler with millimeters listed
  4. 3 cubic meters of potting soil

 

Fill in the blanks below to create a quality Materials List.

Quantity: Description of Item:
__________ __________________________________________
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