The Academy of Science - St. Louis Science Fair

Science-Technology-Engineering-Math 

Inquiry-Based Learning at its Best! 

Welcome to the Fair

COVID-19 UPDATE

FOR 2020, THERE WILL BE NO PROJECTS AT QUEENY PARK

THE FAIR WILL BE 100% E-FAIR

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Your display (project board) is a visual representation of your topic and research. For 2021, projects will be submitted electronically.  You can make up a traditional science fair board and take photos to submit; or, you can submit as a powerpoint presentation with items that are normally on your poster board that you will put into a powerpoint presentation.  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. Include: background information, problem, hypothesis, procedure, results and conclusions.
3. Photos:  use photographs to show the procedure (no identifying faces in photos - you may cover faces with a sticker).
4. Printing:  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 acceptable for the display board.
9. How will you be judged?  Review the scoring rubric - make sure you have all the  components for a blue ribbon project!

NOTE: It is important the identity 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.

Note:  For the NEW Research Paper Division, you will not have a display.  You will submit a 5 page paper (double spaced).

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

• Safety: Food, sharp items, breakables, liquids, powders, animals 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.  For 2021, projects that handle or test bacteria, virus, fire or hazardous materials will not be allowed; however, students may submit in the Research Paper Division and study the data regarding bacteria, virus, fire or hazardous materials.  Again, NO TESTING, SAMPLING OR HANDLING OF BACTERIA, VIRUS, FIRE OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS  will be allowed for 2021. Power tools will NOT be used by students.   See score sheets (rubric) for the new Research Paper Division.  EVERY PROJECT NEEDS A SAFETY FORM - CLICK HERE.

• Valuables: Items that are valuable or valued by the student are not to be displayed if your project will be physically brought into your school.  Science Fair is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
  
  

• The display - Maximum Outside Dimensions of Display Board: 30 inches (76.2 cm)(the center piece of the tri-fold). Can be purchased at most office supply stores or you teacher may be ordering a bulk supply.  FOR 2021, Since ALL projects will be submitted electronically, you may display on a board and take photos to be uploaded.  If you are physically bringing in a project to your school, check with your school on any required measurements.)

• 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").
  For 2021, ALL projects will be submitted electronically.  Check with your school on physical requirements of poster.
  For 2021, Students may submit their project in 2 files. 
  One file will be the log book (may be a word doc or pdf)
  One file may be a powerpoint or pdf.   What would normally go on a poster will be in the powerpoint or pdf.
  
  
  
  • No awards or commendations from pre-fairs may be displayed.
  • No photos that identify persons may be displayed.
  • No student name(s) or school/district name(s) may be displayed.

• Compliance: The study design complies with our parent fair, ISEF., and federal regulations regarding controlled substances, human subjects, pathogenic agents, recombinant DNA, tissues, and vertebrates.
  
  
• Safety Form:  Click here for Safety Form - ALL projects need Safety Form - worth 10 points.

Display Card is not required for 2021 as all projects will be submitted electronically.

Are you looking for a display board? Sometimes your school will order boards in bulk.   You can also find the boards locally at stores like:   Office Depot ($7.99 each), Walmart ($8.95) and Target (3.25) (Prices from internet - may vary in stores). 

Saving Tip: 
Science Fair boards are available at:
Dollar Tree - boards for $1
Michael's for $6.50; however, go to their app on your phone (Michaels coupons) and take advantage of their "one item only 40% or 50% discount."  If you have more than one child, purchase the boards separately to take advantage of the discount.

FOR 2021, YOU DO NOT NEED A POSTER BOARD, YOU WILL SUBMIT PROJECT ELECTRONICALLY AND WILL SUBMIT 2 FILES:  A POWER POINT OR PDF FOR THE PROJECT AND A WORD DOC OR PDF FOR THE LOGBOOK.

If you have questions, contact your school science teacher. 
If you need further assistance, contact
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Fair Director, Academy of Science - St. Louis Science Fair 314-533-8291