Navajo Schools STEM Fair
Register to participate.
All young scientists wishing to display a project at the fair must register in advance through this online form. We strongly encourage early registration in order to reserve your space and your display. Final registration deadline is December 8. text to display
Projects should be student driven.
Project ideas should come from the students, and the project should be driven by them. Parents should use their best judgment in deciding when to get involved, such as when there is a potential safety issue. For especially young kids, parents may provide some guidance, but it is important that the kids be able to call the project their own.
Working with someone else.
You may work on your project independently, or you may optionally work with a partner who is also a student at Navajo Schools, for example, a classmate or a sibling. Groups may not be larger than 2 students.
Need help choosing a topic?
When it comes to choosing a topic, the sky is the limit! What have you wondered about? The best topics come from your own genuine curiosity about how something works, or why something is the way that it is. But if you have trouble thinking of something on your own, the internet is full of resources to help you choose a topic.
Judging and awards.
Our goal is to encourage scientific exploration and discovery and promote a deep lifelong passion for science. Each participant will have an opportunity to briefly present their project to a judge. Judges will look over each project and give them a score using a rubric. The winning projects will be announced at the awards ceremony.
Submit your photos!
During the evening of the science fair, on the big screen we will be displaying a slide show of photos taken by you! So parents -- while your young scientist is busy conducting that wild experiment, sneak out your digital camera and capture some shots. Then upload them here by February 11, so we can include them in the slide show. Note: All submissions may not be included in the show.
Questions?
. Please contact Tana Curry at tcurry@navajo.k12.OK.us and sign up now!
Timeline
• FRIDAY DECEMBER 8TH: Registration paper work is due by Friday DECEMBER 8TH. You may register online at http://Navajoschools.oursciencefair.com or return the attached registration paper to Mrs. Curry.
o Students will meet with Mrs. Curry on December 8th during school time. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.
• 7:00AM – 8:00AM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH - Create a display showing your work and bring before school on Thursday, February 15th. The gym will be open at 7:00am. Participants must prepare their own table and have their display completed by 8:00am.
• 3:30PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH - Present your project to a judge starting at 3:30 on Thursday, February 15th. All participants must be present at 3:30. Once they have spoken to a judge, they are free to leave. Participants need to return by 7pm for awards ceremony.
o STEM Fair Open House – Thursday, February 15th 3:30-7 pm. Family, friends, and community is welcome to view projects and display boards.
o STEM Fair Class Walk Through – February 15th, 8:30am-3:00pm – Classes have a chance to see projects. Participants are not required to be present.
• 7:00PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH - Awards Ceremony – Thursday, February 15th at 7pm. All participants need to be present.
o Pick Up Project – Thursday, February 15th following the awards ceremony.
Displays
Displays can be created in a variety of ways, however the following information must be present:
- Title
- Student(s) Name
- Grade
- Picture or an example of project
Additional information can be included to make the display more interesting
Rules
• No Flames, explosives or flammable materials
• Liquids – No open liquid containers, dry ice, dangerous chemicals
• No mold, fungi, or microbial cultures allowed that involve the growth of bacteria
• No Animals - No live or preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals or parts may be part of the display
• No projects that cause potential injury or harm to vertebrate or invertebrates. (Animals must be observed in their natural habitat with no interaction between the student and animal.)
• No hazardous and or controlled substances (tobacco, ethyl alcohol, drugs or sharp objects)
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