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Book 26, Question 143 · Video

How do you make a good poster for a science or invention fair?

Video · 1:49 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 26

A good poster has a clear title, a short explanation, a drawing or photo, and your results. Use large letters and bright, simple colors. Divide it into sections: Problem, Idea, How I Tested, What I Learned. Don't pack in too many words. Practice explaining it aloud, because people will ask questions. Be proud of your work and be ready to admit what you still don't know.

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What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How do you make a good poster for a science or invention fair?

The Big Idea

Science fairs need great posters! A good poster tells your story at a glance. Let's plan one.

The Parts

Step one: The Parts. A good poster has a clear title, a short explanation, a drawing or photo, and your results. Use large letters and bright, simple colors.

Sections

Step two: Sections. Divide it into sections: Problem, Idea, How I Tested, and What I Learned. Don't pack in too many words.

Explaining

Step three: Explaining. Practice explaining it aloud, because people will ask questions. Be proud of your work and ready to admit what you still don't know.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! State the problem. Share the idea. Show the tests. Tell the lessons.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Judges often like to see pictures of failed attempts too. Use big letters. Bright, simple colors. Practice out loud.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Plan a poster layout on paper. Draw boxes for each section. Label Problem, Idea, How I Tested, and What I Learned. Add a spot for the title and a picture. Ask someone if it's easy to follow.

Outro

A good fair poster has a clear title, short sections for problem, idea, testing, and lessons, plus pictures and big, bright letters. Practice explaining it, and be proud! Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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