Your display is a visual representation of your topic and research. In order to create a display that presents your topic and findings as clearly as possible, we suggest you –

1. Label the sections and arrange them logically.
2. Helpful sections include: background information, problem, hypothesis, procedure, results and conclusions.
3. Use photographs to show the procedure.
4. Use large, bold printing or typing.
5. Color-code the studies variables.
6. Reference your logbook for critical information or data.
7. Acknowledge those who advised, assisted you, or wrote your log book for kindergarten and those not able to do so. Do this in general terms such as my teacher or my parent, etc.
8. Computer-generated materials are fine for the display board. If the exhibitor did not type these materials, this must be stated on the first page of the log.

NOTE: It is important the identity (name(s) or persons recognizable in photographs) of anyone involved in the project NOT be on the display or in the logbook, nor should your school or district name or identity be present.

Display Rules:

The following display rules ensure safety for the viewer, prevent the loss of exhibitors’ valuable or valued items, and assure equity of display area and compliance with federal regulations:

• SAFETY: Food, sharp items, breakables, liquids, powders, animals, body fluids,  microbes, inflammables, electrical hazards or other materials considered hazardous CANNOT be displayed. Use photographs, models or drawings to represent these things! Refer to the Safety Guidelines for exact details. Fire: Projects are NOT allowed that involve fire or burning objects.

• VALUABLES: Items that are valuable or valued by the exhibitor are not to be displayed. The fair is not responsible for any missing or lost items from student display.
• PROJECT DISPLAY:
  • The display - MAXIMUM OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF DISPLAY BOARD: 30 inches (76.2 cm)(the center piece of the tri-fold).  A BASE IS NOT NECESSARY.  The tri-fold display works best (Note:  30" is the measurement of the middle section of the tri-fold so that the width is 30").
  • No awards or commendations from pre-fairs may be displayed.
  • No photos that identify persons may be displayed.
  • No exhibitor name(s) or school/district name(s) may be displayed.

• COMPLIANCE: The study design complies with our parent fair, I.S.E.F., and federal regulations regarding controlled substances, human subjects, pathogenic agents, recombinant DNA, tissues, and vertebrates.
• EXHIBIT CARD: The official Academy of Science Exhibit Card must be completed and attached to the lower right-hand corner of the display.