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Start with Rules Wizard to help you determine what forms and approvals are necessary for your project!

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The Rules Wizard has been designed as a first step to help you determine what forms and approvals are necessary before beginning a science fair project. Answer each of the 9 questions and a result page will provide a list of forms and information based on your answers; these forms and the accompanying rules should be reviewed closely with a teacher or mentor BEFORE experimentation begins.

This wizard is intended to be a helping tool, but cannot account for all specifics and situations of your individual project. Please be sure to review the International Rules. The Virtual Regeneron ISEF SRC (Scientific Review Committee) is available via e-mail (SRC@societyforscience.org) to answer any specific questions you may have.

You can move through the wizard screens by using the "Previous" and/or "Next" buttons or you can restart the wizard by using the "Clear & Restart" button at the top or bottom of each page.

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The Rules Wizard has been designed as a first step to help you determine what forms and approvals are necessary before beginning a science fair project. Answer each of the 9 questions and a result page will provide a list of forms and information based on your answers; these forms and the accompanying rules should be reviewed closely with a teacher or mentor BEFORE experimentation begins.

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Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, & Tools

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Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, & Tools

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Free Topic Selection Wizard, science fair project ideas, step by step how to do a science fair project, Ask an Expert discussion board, and science fair tips for success.

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How to set up your Science Project board!

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How to set up an Engineering Project board

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Notebook Template

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Notebook Template 2

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Science Fair Central is the destination for all your Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) fairs and events. And be sure to stay tuned-more content is coming in August!

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SJCOE STEAM Fair Handbook

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Investigative Project Requirements

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Requirements:

1. Hold Harmless permission

​2. Safety documentation as applicable. (Only applies for 6-12 projects seeking to move onto CSEF and will not be collected unless the project is chosen as a state qualifier by SJCOE)

3. Tri-fold board or Poster: Limited to 121 cm (4 feet) side to side, 92 cm (3 feet) top to bottom, and 93cm (3ft) front to back.

Posters are also permitted as long as they fit the same dimensions.

Realia, prototypes, and/or models can be brought on the day of the event but are the sole responsibility of the student. The realia must be small enough to fit within the space in front of your board. Do NOT bring all components of your project. All safety rules still apply.

Pictures on the display that do not model appropriate safety procedures will not be allowed (ie, participants should be wearing goggles, gloves, etc.)

Sample board layouts are below for competitive projects. Boards for exhibition projects can be less structured but should include all information required based on the requirements listed in this section.

4. Notebook (optional but highly recommended): (Handwritten or computer generated. If using a computer-generated notebook, you must bring a printout of the notebook to project check-in.)

One per student participant (including K-3).

​MUST be an ongoing dated log of everything. Should be an authentic representation of the entire project.

Should show evidence of student thinking, brainstorming ideas, processing and reflection of what occurred.

Notebooks should include annotated research information NOT just a bibliography. (Excluding K-3)

Acknowledgements: Note credit given to parents, teachers and other sources.

Don't leave anything out!

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Investigative Projects require students to explore a phenomenon and/or problem and must follow the Scientific Method or Engineering Design Process. (Think "traditional" science & engineering fair...

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Showcase Project Requirements

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Showcase Projects provide an opportunity for students to explore their interests in STEAM-related topics and develop a project highlighting their understanding and inquiry process. (Think "Project-Based Learning" such as Rube-Goldberg Machines, Reverse Engineering, Science Fiction Writing, Mixed-Media Art, Robotics and Computation)
Exhibition projects do not qualify for the CA State Science and Engineering Fair. These projects are still eligible for awards and are judged using this rubric . Exhibition projects were designed to broaden entry points into the SJCOE Fair and encourage more participation in STEAM education.

1. Hold Harmless permissionLimited to 121 cm (4 feet) side to side, 92 cm (3 feet) top to bottom, and 93cm (3ft) front to back. It could also be something creative and does not require all the documentation steps shown in the Investigative Project board examples.
**Science Fiction writing only: You must send a copy of your story to the STEAM Fair Coordinator one week prior to the event via email to

2. A display of your work. This could be in the form of a Tri-fold board or Poster:

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Showcase Projects provide an opportunity for students to explore their interests in STEAM-related topics and develop a project highlighting their understanding and inquiry process. (Think...

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SJCOE SCIENCE FAIR

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Each year San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) STEAM Fair awards thousands of dollars to students of San Joaquin County who exhibit superior levels of understanding and articulation in the area of science, engineering, technology and mathematics. Our mission is to provide equitable opportunities and access to develop and share STEAM Fair projects and explore hands-on STEAM exhibitions and phenomena.

Our vision is to celebrate opportunities in STEAM education that inspire and empower all students to be innovative, creative, and determined Makers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

Top students with competitive projects proceed to the California State Science and Engineering Fair held each year in Los Angeles (6th - 12th grade)

Wentworth Education Center,
​2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton, CA 95206
209.468.4880 ​

Who Can Enter:

The SJCOE STEAM Fair:

is open to all K - 12 students who attend school in San Joaquin County and have a teacher or qualified adult sponsor.

is intended as a secondary fair. Schools in our county should hold independent Science Fairs before submitting projects to SJCOE.

is a qualifying fair for the California State Science and Engineering Fair.​

Projects Allowed per School Site:

Investigative Projects require students to explore a phenomenon and/or problem and must follow the Scientific Method or Engineering Design Process. (Think "traditional" science & engineering fair project)

Showcase Projects provide an opportunity for students to explore their interests in STEAM-related topics and develop a project highlighting their understanding and inquiry process. (Think "Project-Based Learning" such as Rube-Goldberg Machines, Reverse Engineering, Science Fiction Writing, Mixed-Media Art, Robotics and Computation)

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Each year San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) STEAM Fair awards thousands of dollars to students of San Joaquin County who exhibit superior levels of understanding and articulation in the area of science, engineering, technology and mathematics. Our mission is to provide equitable opportunities and access to develop and share STEAM Fair projects and explore hands-on STEAM exhibitions and phenomena.

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Checklist!

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Sample Notebook

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