As you plan and conclude your own science fair, please offer suggestions to others here by posting a comment!
So, you are thinking about organizing a science fair for your school . . .
If there is any doubt, DO IT! But keep in mind, the following reminders will make your science fair run more smoothly.
One of the most important first steps to a successful science fair is:
Form a committee -- no one person should be making all the decisions by him/herself.
The following decisions should be made by the committee. Along with a decision, the committee should also make clear who is responsible for each item.
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Who is Responsible? |
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What kinds of projects can students
do? (Experiments, Demonstration, Collection, Invention, etc) |
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Will electricity be available |
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How much table
space with be available for each project? |
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Can students
work together? |
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Will projects be
judged? |
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Will there be "places?"
(first, second, third, etc) |
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Will there be
ribbons or medals? |
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Who will judge? |
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How will you kick-off or generate
interest for your fair? |
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Who is responsible
for science fair rules and guidelines and getting that information to
students and parents? |
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When will the science fair be (day, evening, both) |
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Will the public/families be welcome? |
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Will students need to demonstrate their projects? |
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