Science Fair

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Science Projects
Scientific Method vs. Experimental Design
Establishing a Timetable for Your School Fair
Tips
Science Fair Rules and Regulations
Summary Information for SRC Process
Houston ISD Sixth Grade Response Form
Bibliography or Literature Cited

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For additional information and forms:
  www.uhd.edu/naturalscience

GETTING STARTED

Getting ready for a science fair requires an enormous amount of time and energy. Each school should decide who would be responsible for planning and coordinating the school's science fair. Two options are suggested.

Option One

A Science Fair Committee could be formed. The committee should consist of three to five volunteers who are interested in your science program. The Science Fair Committee may decide to delegate some of the responsibility of the fair by organizing one or more of the following subcommittees:

-Registration
-Project Approval/Selection
-Refreshments
-Program/Schedule
-Judging
-Safety
-Awards

Option Two

A Science Fair Coordinator could be appointed by the principal or elected by the faculty/science teachers/SDMC. If a coordinator is used, the coordinator should delegate some of the responsibility of the fair to committees.

Paramount to the success of a science fair is establishing a timetable so that every necessary function has an adequate time allotment. A suggested timetable is included in this guide.

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