Science And Engineering Fair: November 16, 2023
Congrats to our Science Fair 2023-2024 winners!
And a HUGE thank you to all who entered, participated, and helped judge the Science Fair.
And a HUGE thank you to all who entered, participated, and helped judge the Science Fair.
About the SCES Science Fair: 2023-2024 ResultsA huge thank-you to all the students who participated in this year’s Science Fair! We had a record number of participants and I heard from multiple people about how amazing all our students did!
A huge congrats to our three Best in Show projects that will be moving onto the Regional Science and Engineering Fair in mid-February. Types of ProjectsOnce again, we are including both experimental or demonstration projects.
Experimental Projects Experimental projects are hypothesis driven and answer a question through testing of various scenarios (using the Scientific Method). Only experimental projects will be eligible to compete at the regional level. Experimental projects must include the following:
Demonstration Projects Demonstration projects explain or illustrate a scientific principle or concept without asking a question. Demonstration projects ARE NOT eligible to participate at the regional level. Demonstration projects must include the following:
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Required FORMSTo participate in the Swift Creek Science Fair, everyone MUST register by Jan 10, 2023.
"Review the registration information on this webpage carefully. You can also use the online Google Form to register your student:
https://forms.gle/JaGCQp8GymRWdhbWA Depending on your project, additional forms may be required.
This includes projects that involve hazardous chemicals, activities or devices, human participants, vertebrate animals, microorganisms, human or animal tissue, or other related situations. Additional forms are also required for experiments involving research conducted at a research institution or industrial setting. For more information visit the NC State Science and Engineering Fair required forms page or contact Science Fair chair Ashley Elliott. Need Ideas? |
Quick Guide to Rules and REquirements
Parents are encouraged to be involved in the selection of their student’s project and to aid in the understanding of the scientific concepts. Parents should not do the research or assemble the project.
As we are returning to an in-person Science Fair this year, each project will need a report of their research on a display board. We will have a few display boards available for purchase from the Cougar Counter starting December 9. The NC State Science and Engineering Fair suggested format for the display board is as follows:
A. Title B. Abstract - a brief condensation of the entire project (please note that if moving onto the Regional Fair, the abstract has a maximum of 250 words and must include a few sentences of each area below)
D. Experimental methods E. Results - this may include tables and graphs F. Conclusions G. References - Please note: To move onto the Regional Fair, 3 references will be required. Displays at the Regional Fair will be restricted to a space 122 cm wide (side to side), 76 cm deep (front to back), 198 cm in height (from tabletop), or 274 cm in height (floor to top). |
The Following are NOT Allowed in the Science Fair:
For more information regarding rules for the Regional and State Science Fair, please visit: https://ncsef.org/index.php/rules/general-rules Doing an Engineering Project?Doing an Engineering Project?
Is your student planning on doing an Engineering project? Please make sure the project follows the Engineering Design Process. |
Project Judging
Judges will consider the following:
(depending on our participation numbers). All participants receive a prize.
In addition, the judges pick the three best overall projects. These receive "Best in Show" trophies. The
experimental "Best in Show" projects are eligible for entry into the regional science fair. Swift Creek
covers the registration fee for the regional fair. An information sheet to "Best in Show" parents detailing
how to register for the regional fair will be giving upon completion of the school fair. The regional fair is
scheduled to occur February 6, 2021 and will be a virtual event this year.
- Creative ability – originality of thought
- Skill – careful workmanship and good organization
- Thoroughness – complete explanantion of scientific principles
- Clarity and Presentation – clear, organized and easy to understand explanation of project
(depending on our participation numbers). All participants receive a prize.
In addition, the judges pick the three best overall projects. These receive "Best in Show" trophies. The
experimental "Best in Show" projects are eligible for entry into the regional science fair. Swift Creek
covers the registration fee for the regional fair. An information sheet to "Best in Show" parents detailing
how to register for the regional fair will be giving upon completion of the school fair. The regional fair is
scheduled to occur February 6, 2021 and will be a virtual event this year.
The Scientific Method for Experimental Projects
Good experimental projects should follow the scientific method.