In conducting a good science project, we work in much the same manner as
professional scientists. Like them, we observe, experiment, investigate,
speculate, and check the validity of our speculations with more
experiments, all in order to learn something. If our work is good,
others may learn from it too, but only if we present it adequately.
Better understanding of an area of science is the least that we can gain
from doing a science project. At their best, science projects foster
habits of effective planning, attention to detail, careful work, and
high performance standards that will serve us well throughout our lives.
Moreover, there is always the promise that the project will open the
door to a satisfying career.