CATEGORIES

Crafts & Skills
Fine Arts (Including Photography)
Geography
History
Informative Science
Science Collection

creating your project entry

Choose a subject based on age and skill level.

Any subject studied since the last Project Fair is eligible. Included documentation like handwritten work, rough drafts, notes from parents, etc., so we know it is your own work

Be Creative!

Exhibits often use one or more of the following: model, specimen, photos of work in progress, experiment, display board, artwork, etc. Display boards, while common, are not required. Any computer or electronic device as part of a display requires special permission so we can be sure we can accommodate it.

Use both a display and written work.

Organize them to compliment (not duplicate) each other. The display should help your topic come to life by highlighting the most important or favorite things you learned, with bullet points, graphics, pictures, etc. The report allows students to add information and details using their own words,to show how much they have learned and what they liked about the project.

Prepare by hand or using a computer.

The same points are awarded either way. Stay consistent in your choice of presentation, and keep it neat. For handwritten titles consider using stencils, lined paper, etc. The judges know that most K-3 grade students don't type so don't be afraid to let the student write by hand. If you help with typing, include it on the "How I was Helped" form.

Present your work thoroughly and concisely.

Parents can really be helpful with this as long as the student is allowed to make the final decisions. Remember, too much information can be just as confusing to your audience as not enough. Keep your subject narrow enough to be able to cover it thoroughly avoid simply assembling curriculum work. Stay within the written work maximum and minimum page length. Exhibits are allowed a space 36" wide by 15" deep. Larger exhibits need special permission, and will be charged $3 for each space used.

MAKE YOUR MARK!

Since the Project Fair is about students learning to present their own work, let them do as much as they are able: choose the subject, locate resources and decide what aspects of the subject to include and how to display it. Let them make the labels and titles for the display and choose the colors, etc. Appropriate grade level teacher/parental input is allowed. You may provide guidance and consulting, read to younger students, offer assistance when asked, take dictation, edit, review guidelines, critique, etc. However, all decisions regarding content, wording, layout, etc. should be the student's. Use the student's own work. If the student want to reproduce material from a resource (book, website, etc.) make sure it is labeled to give appropriate credit to source.