Science Fair
Every February (usually on the first Saturday), the FWAHS Science Fair provides an opportunity for students in K–12 to present their scientific research and have it judged.
Projects for the Science Fair
Projects should be of an experimental nature, using the scientific method. The projects should be completed by the student with adult supervision. The projects must have a title and include the following sections:
- Introduction
- Question
- Hypothesis
- Methods or procedure
- Results
- Discussion
Be sure that there is a clearly defined question and hypothesis; that results are reported as objective, measurable data; and that there is a large sample size. A freestanding 3-part poster is the heart of this kind of project.
Awards & Advancement
The top performing projects in each level of the fair will be selected to bring their project to the Northeast Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair held every March at PFW. Additional special awards are chosen by the judges to highlight particular areas of excellence in the projects. These may include awards for best title, best display, or best presentation.
Science Expo
The Science Expo is non-competitive, with no rules for participation (even adults can participate). This is a great opportunity for younger students to begin participating without the stress of competition. It is held in conjunction with the Science Fair.
Ideas for projects include:
- Science models, from kits or homemade
- Demonstrations or experiments. Some students have done interactive experiments at the expo.
Judging
Judges are an integral part of the fair. Interested persons should hold a four year degree in a science, engineering, teaching, or math field (or be pursuing such a degree). Approximately 2–3 hours of their time is needed on the day of the fair. Parents with students in the fair can still be judges (you will not be judging your own student).
Sponsorship
FWAHS tries to keep all of these events affordable for all participants, so financial donations are appreciated. Assistance is also appreciated on the day of the fair, especially with preparing awards.
Registration
A registration link will be available on this page in the months leading up to the science fair/expo. Students in grades 9–12 and students performing projects involving human participants or vertebrate animals will also need to file additional paperwork, which will be made available.
