1. Santiago High School Science Fair
Presented by:
Mrs. Espinosa
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2. What is the California science fair?
Click on title/link for a short youtube clip on the 2014 Ca state sci fair

3. When is Science Fair?? Santiago High School Jan.23rd, 2017 District
Feb. 2017
County
March-April 2017
State
End of April 2017

4. Student Benefits
College
Science Fair Participation looks great when applying to college—even if you are not a Straight A student!
Looks even better if you advance to district, county, or state!
At the county and state levels there are numerous cash awards, prizes, and scholarships!
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5. What do you need to do? Pick a group (up to 3 people or by yourself)
Pick a Question.
Turn in a Project Proposal sheet to Mrs. Espinosa
Start working!
No research report or binder required UNLESS you ADVANCE to district!
Research Report only required if you ADVANCE to COUNTY

6. Your Topic How to Pick a Good Question
The question should be interesting enough—you will be working with it for the next couple months.
There should be at least three sources of written information on the subject.
Make sure the experiment is safe to perform.
Ensure there is enough time to do the experiment before the science fair. For example, most plants take weeks to grow.
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7. Not sure what topic to pick??
topic selection wizard
projects that have gone to state; make them your own
Myths!
Labs from your science class—tweak them, extend them, more data!

8. The Display Traditional 3-sided board.
Can be up to 9 feet tall and 4 feet wide!
Doesn’t have to be traditional—could be a flat board

9. BOARDS!

10. Keys to a WINNING Project
Interesting, unique topic (Santiago Science Fair teachers can help you with this!)
Topic has a ‘real-world’ impact or relevance
LOTS of DATA!
Quality board, good 1st impression

11. How to Get Help
Santiago will offer sessions during Office Hours to help with project ideas, research, experimenting, and making the board
Sessions will begin in October
Contact Mrs. Espinosa in P200 for questions, help, and ideas!
If you plan on doing a project you must fill out a Project Proposal sheet and give to Mrs. Espinosa

12. Last Year’s State Fair: