1. DMPS Middle School Science Fair 2012

2. Science Fair Dates  Science Bound Science Fair: Tuesday, January 24  District Science Fair: Thursday, February 16 th, 2012  State Science Fair: Friday & Saturday, March 30 & 31, 2012  All local/building fairs should be held prior to February 1 st, 2012

3. Science Fair Project Criteria  Any 6 th -8 th Grade DMPS student  May work in pairs or individually  Science Bound students are encouraged to enter  Projects will be judged in 3 categories, Earth, Life and Physical Sciences  Projects must have the required paperwork

4. Required Paperwork  Adult Sponsor Checklist  Student Checklist (1A)  Approval Form (1B)  Research Plan (please note a bibliography with 5 sources is required)  Abstract *Forms 1A, 1B and the Adult Sponsor Checklist will be required for the district fair this year.

5. Supplemental Paperwork  Qualified Scientist Form (required for projects involving human subjects, vertebrate animals, hazardous biological agents, and DEA-Controlled substances)  Risk Assessment Form (required for any projects using hazardous chemicals, activities or devices)  Human Participants Form & Voluntary Consent (required for any project involving human subjects, including surveys)  Vertebrate Animal Form A or B (required for all projects involving vertebrate animals)

6. Science Fair Display Boards and Funding  If you need additional display boards for your building, please email Kim with the number needed by October 14.  Please reuse old display boards by covering them with paper or fabric if they are still in good shape.  You may use building science department budget to cover costs associated with your building fair.

7. Additional Items  We will continue to use the state approved judging form for the district fair (a committee will be formed to look at a more detailed approach)  A district bus will be provided to the state fair again this year, and teacher subs will be paid for by district funds  Consult the State of Iowa Science Fair website for details regarding photographs and other display criteria  http://www.sciencefairofiowa.org http://www.sciencefairofiowa.org