Information for the 2024 Science Fair will be posted in December.
2023 Science Fair Information - Projects due by February 10, 2023
Where do I turn in my project board? Mrs. Wilfred will collect projects in the front lobby area the morning of February 10th.
Plan on participating? Please register here.
What is the Science Fair?
The Science Fair is a wonderful way for elementary-aged students to participate in and experience a scientific project. Science projects involve research, design, and imagination on a topic of individual interest. The educational benefits to the students who complete a project include developing skills in writing, oral presentation, creative thinking, problem solving, and time management. What question do you have unanswered? Do you a project and figure it out!
(The Science Fair is an optional activity.)
Who participates?
All students in grades K - 5 may participate individually or in a team of 2 people (same grade level). Each project must consist of a student-led scientific investigation (following accepted scientific methods).
When is the Science Fair?
ALL PROJECTS MUST BE TURNED IN THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023. This will allow time for judging. Science Fair projects will be on display during our STEM Carnival on February 16, 2023. The top five projects from our school will go on to the Cobb County Science Fair on Saturday, April 15th.
How do you display the results?
All projects must be displayed on a self-standing display board. Three-panel folding boards are commonly found anywhere school supplies are sold.
Categories you might include:
Title - The title should be an accurate description of the project. The title is usually centered at the top of the poster.
Pictures - Try to include color photographs of your project, samples from the project, tables, and graphs.
Introduction and Purpose - Sometimes this section is called 'Background.' This section introduces the topic of the project, explains your interest in the project, and states the purpose of the project.
Question and Hypothesis - Explicitly state your hypothesis and question.
Materials and Methods - List the materials you used in your project and describe the procedure that you used to perform the project. If you have a photo or diagram of your project, this is a good place to include it.
Data and Results - Data and results are not the same things. Data refers to the actual numbers or other information you obtained in your project. Data is often presented in a table or graph. The Results section explains what the data means. Conclusion - The conclusion focuses on the hypothesis or question as it compares to the data and results. What was the answer to the question? Was the hypothesis supported? What did you find out from the experiment?
References - You may need to cite references or provide a bibliography for your project. Reference may be cited on the poster.
Science fair project posters all tend to include the same information, but the titles of the headings and the order in which the information is presented may vary. Please follow a scientific method of experimentation.
Please read this document for display requirements. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INCLUDED EVERYTHING ON THE RUBRIC!
Rules and Regulations:
How are projects judged?
Judges will use a rubric to evaluate your question, hypothesis, background research, variables and controls, procedures, data (tables / graphs), and conclusion. Consideration will also be given to creativity and presentation.
Science Project Rubric
The 5 projects with the highest score (first place) in grades 1-5 will advance to the Cobb County District Science Fair. King Springs will also offer recognition awards for the highest scores in each grade level (1st-3rd place). All students participating in the King Springs Science Fair will be acknowledged.
More information can be found at the Cobb County Science Website.
Other Questions?
[email protected]
Date Timeline (no late entries accepted)
February 10, 2023 - Projects Due
February 16, 2023 - Projects on Display @ STEM Carnival
April 15, 2023 - Cobb County Fair
Do you have questions, need any clarifications, want to make sure you are on the right track? Please email [email protected] to set up a help session.
The Science Fair is a wonderful way for elementary-aged students to participate in and experience a scientific project. Science projects involve research, design, and imagination on a topic of individual interest. The educational benefits to the students who complete a project include developing skills in writing, oral presentation, creative thinking, problem solving, and time management. What question do you have unanswered? Do you a project and figure it out!
(The Science Fair is an optional activity.)
Who participates?
All students in grades K - 5 may participate individually or in a team of 2 people (same grade level). Each project must consist of a student-led scientific investigation (following accepted scientific methods).
When is the Science Fair?
ALL PROJECTS MUST BE TURNED IN THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023. This will allow time for judging. Science Fair projects will be on display during our STEM Carnival on February 16, 2023. The top five projects from our school will go on to the Cobb County Science Fair on Saturday, April 15th.
How do you display the results?
All projects must be displayed on a self-standing display board. Three-panel folding boards are commonly found anywhere school supplies are sold.
Categories you might include:
Title - The title should be an accurate description of the project. The title is usually centered at the top of the poster.
Pictures - Try to include color photographs of your project, samples from the project, tables, and graphs.
Introduction and Purpose - Sometimes this section is called 'Background.' This section introduces the topic of the project, explains your interest in the project, and states the purpose of the project.
Question and Hypothesis - Explicitly state your hypothesis and question.
Materials and Methods - List the materials you used in your project and describe the procedure that you used to perform the project. If you have a photo or diagram of your project, this is a good place to include it.
Data and Results - Data and results are not the same things. Data refers to the actual numbers or other information you obtained in your project. Data is often presented in a table or graph. The Results section explains what the data means. Conclusion - The conclusion focuses on the hypothesis or question as it compares to the data and results. What was the answer to the question? Was the hypothesis supported? What did you find out from the experiment?
References - You may need to cite references or provide a bibliography for your project. Reference may be cited on the poster.
Science fair project posters all tend to include the same information, but the titles of the headings and the order in which the information is presented may vary. Please follow a scientific method of experimentation.
Please read this document for display requirements. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INCLUDED EVERYTHING ON THE RUBRIC!
Rules and Regulations:
- Safety first!
- Never eat/drink during an experiment.
- Wear protective goggles/gloves when needed.
- All experiments should be supervised by an adult.
- No pre-made or pre-fab projects.
- No experiments with molds or bacteria of any kind!
- No models including volcanoes or robots.
- No experiments involving alcohol, drugs, firearms, and/or explosives.
- Parents are encouraged to guide students, but Science Fair projects should be student-led.
How are projects judged?
Judges will use a rubric to evaluate your question, hypothesis, background research, variables and controls, procedures, data (tables / graphs), and conclusion. Consideration will also be given to creativity and presentation.
Science Project Rubric
The 5 projects with the highest score (first place) in grades 1-5 will advance to the Cobb County District Science Fair. King Springs will also offer recognition awards for the highest scores in each grade level (1st-3rd place). All students participating in the King Springs Science Fair will be acknowledged.
More information can be found at the Cobb County Science Website.
Other Questions?
[email protected]
Date Timeline (no late entries accepted)
February 10, 2023 - Projects Due
February 16, 2023 - Projects on Display @ STEM Carnival
April 15, 2023 - Cobb County Fair
Do you have questions, need any clarifications, want to make sure you are on the right track? Please email [email protected] to set up a help session.