1. Science & Engineering Fairs 101
Basics: 6th - 8th Grade Science Performance Task
by Chandra Wilkemeyer, Regional Fair Director
Biology Teacher, Liberty School

2. Why is the Fair important?
Helps involve students in differentiated STEM activities.
Helps boost science understanding (and future SOL scores).
View 2016 Highlights Video
Innovation
Inquiry
Differentiating instruction
Experiential Learning

3. Flow of Science & Engineering Fairs
Classroom Fairs
Classroom "Fairs"
School Fairs
Middle Schools: Select 6th - 8th graders
High Schools: 9th -12th graders
Regional Fair
Jr. Div. – 6th -8th
Sr. Div. – 9th - 12th
*12 projects may be selected from each middle and high school to go on to the Regional Fair
*10 projects will be selected from the Jr. Div. to earn a cash prize and participate in Broadcom Masters

4. Advanced Fair Opportunities
Regional Fairs
State Fairs
Intel ISEF: International Science and Engineering Fair
Advanced Fair Opportunities
Broadcom MASTERS:
Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering Rising Stars
Legend:
Both Divisions
(Grades 6-12)
Junior Division Only (Grades 6-8)
Senior Division Only (Grades 9-12)

5. Your Task: Educate Communicate Regulate Prepare Enthuse
Use the books and resources
Communicate
With parents, guardians and administration
Regulate
Use the forms required
Insure student safety
Prepare
Follow the proposed guidelines
Pay attention to deadlines (especially the registration deadline!)
Enthuse
Your attitude is contagious

6. Lead by Example

7. Your Web Resources: Web resources - www.FauquierScienceFair.com
Points to Intel ISEF Resources
Points to other web links

8. Your Text Resources: Junior Division (Grades 6-8):
So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project
(suggested by Carol Ina Ramsak)
Senior Division (Grades 9-12):
Students and Research

9. So You Have to Do a Science Project:
So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project
Where Do You Begin? Project Ideas
Gathering Information: …Treasure Hunt
Guess What? The Hypothesis
Test Your Guess: Experimentation
Write it Down: Recording Observations
Get it Together: Organize Your Data
Pick up the Pieces: The Research Paper
Show it Off: The Backboard
Make it Perfect: Finishing Touches
Give it Your All: The Science Fair
You’re a Winner: What’s Next? Beyond the Local Fair

10. Additional “Text” Resources:
Packet: 6th - 8th Grade Science Performance Task
Spanish version
ISEF Rules booklet

11. Your “Human” Resources:
School’s Science Fair Coordinator
Science Fair Director
Supervisor for Science

12. Who’s Who in the Fauquier County Regional Science & Engineering Fair
School:                                          Science Fair Coordinator: Fauquier High School                     Mrs. Debbie Fisher  Kettle Run High School                   Ms. Nikki Jenkins
Liberty High School                        Ms. Jen Clark
Dr. Allen Atkins Mountain Vista Gov. School            Mrs. Dee Thompson
Homeschooling Representative     Mrs. Kelly Zieg Wakefield School                            Neil Shaw      Auburn Middle School                    Mr. Dan Garrison  
Cedar Lee Middle School                Mrs. Bobbi Lynn Hauser   Highland School                             Mrs. Erica Deane     Marshall Middle School                   Mrs. Ashley Bringenberg Taylor Middle School                      Mrs. Sarah Cheatwood  Warrenton Middle School                Mrs. Kay White Mountainside Montessori                Ms. Janelle Stewart Providence Christian Academy Dr. Young Shin
Midland Christian Academy            Mrs. Becky Mullins
Fresta Valley Christian School Ms. Jayme Jones
Mr. Bryan Logan ***************************************************** Regional Fair Director                     Mrs. Chandra Wilkemeyer Assistant Fair Director/                   Mrs. Dee Thompson Jr. Div. Head Judge                       Private/Home School Coordinator   Mrs. Erica Deane /Sr. Div. Head Judge FCPS Instructional Supervisor         Mrs. Pam Pulver for Science, Health & PE
Who’s Who in the Fauquier County Regional Science & Engineering Fair

13. Beware to Screen for Potential Dangers With the Following:
Vertebrate animals
No harm (mental or physical)
Humans
No release of personal/private info.
Hazardous chemicals
Hazardous biological agents
No exposing of unknown bacteria/mold.

14. Metric, Metric, Metric Students must use metric throughout Celcius
Meters
Liters
Sec

15. Experimental vs Engineering Process

16. Experimental vs Engineering Process

17. Timeline of Fairs: Classroom Fairs: 1/29 – 2/2, winners go to:
School Fairs: 1/5 – 2/23, winners go to:
(Choose individual dates so judges can be “shared”) 
Jr. Division Regional Fair: Saturday, March 17th (FHS Cafeteria)
Registration Deadline is March 2nd
Advancement beyond the Regional Fair:
Top 10 % of Junior Division (approx. 10) –> Broadcom MASTERS (June)
Top 10 Senior Division –> State Science VMI (March)
1 Grand Prize, Senior Division–> Intel Los Angeles, CA (May)

18. Under consideration for this year…
6th Grade will get posters
Poster presentations in class.
7th and 8th Grade will create Powerpoint/ Google Slide.
Slideshow presentations given in class.
Only 1-2 projects per class are selected and then turned into a poster board for the School and Regional Fairs.
Other top projects can create a poster and do a “showcase”.
Consider using tablets for digital judging. Form has already been created.