Purpose of doing a science fair

The purpose behind organizing and implementing a science fair is to give students the opportunity to be involved in one of the best science learning experiences a student can have. We are excited to be a part of creating the next generation of scientists who can investigate and communicate science discoveries in a way that honors God and gives Him the glory for what He has already done. 

Benefits of participating in a science fair

1. Science Fair projects take knowledge from books and curriculum and makes it real where they can experience the wonder of discovery
2. Participating in a science fair builds confidence in their abilities as a science learner. 
3. Participants learn how to gather and evaluate scientific data.
4. Participants learn how to communicate clearly what they learn.
5. Science Fair projects can foster a love for learning and investigating which is a common goal in education
6. A science fair can be a spark that could lead your student into investigations and projects that can earn scholarships and prizes regionally, nationally and internationally.

Here is a student who conducted an experiment and made an important connection between God's word and His creation. 

Timeline for 2024 Science Fair

The Homeschool Science Fair is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd from 9:30-1pm.  Exact hours for the fair will be dependent on how many projects are registered.

Click on the large orange overview button to access a short video presentation describing some of the keys to your success at this year's Homeschool Science Fair. 

Click on the large blue registration logo to register your child by Friday, April 19th

CHOOSING A PROJECT

This science fair is for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

The elementary students (Kindergarten thru 5th grade) have a choice of which project they would like to do. They can do an investigation or a demonstration.

• Investigation- includes the scientific process with a question/problem, background research, hypothesis, procedure, materials, data collection, analysis, and conclusion.
• Demonstration- where students can replicate a neat science phenomenon and be able to explain how it works. ​

Middle School and High School Students (6-12) are expected to present science investigations. 

For specific questions about your child's project idea, reach out to either Nicole Fleming (K-5th) ([email protected]) or Kenneth Fleming  (6th-12th) ([email protected]).  We would like to start approving projects anytime between now and March 22nd.  

Click on this registration button and complete the form for EACH child you have that is going to participate in this year's Homeschool Science Fair.

WHAT IS THE COST TO PARTICIPATE?

Registration fees are used for facility-related expenses, printing certificates, gifts for judges, awards, prizes, and decorations:

• $10 per participant.

You can pay registration fees via

• Venmo- @kenneth-fleming-11
• Paypal- [email protected]
• Check made out to Science Between the Pages
• Cash to Kenneth or Nicole in person at the CHC on Wednesdays

Help Needed

​If you would like to support the Homeschool Science Fair, there are many ways we could use your help.

1.  Financially-  One of the big costs is Judges gifts.  While none of the judges expect a gift of any amount, I truly appreciate their time and dedication to listening and encouraging our students.  If this is something you would like to donate towards, please let me know.  Email me at [email protected].  
   
   1. If you are a business and would like to be a sponsor, we would be happy to place your logo on our Science Fair page on our website and post you as sponsors periodically on our Facebook page.  If you are interested in this, please email me. 
      
   2. If you would like to find businesses in the area that would like to sponsor our science fair, this would be amazing as well.
      
   3. Other items that cost and can be donated are:
      
      1. People’s Choice Awards
         
      2. Balloons and Helium for the Balloon
         
      3. Printing of Certificates
         
      4. Prize and Participant Ribbons
         

1.  Decorations-  If you LOVE to decorate for special events and would like to make a fun photo booth for parents, family members and participants to remember, I would truly appreciate your expertise.  I also love to provide balloons for all the participants and will need help blowing them up and distributing them to each participant.
   

1. Volunteers for:
   
   1. Counting People Choice Awards
      
   2. Cleaning up at the end of the Science Fair.
      
   3. Bringing extra folding tables to display projects.
      

1. Judges- We are also looking for judges with a science background. The more judges we have, the faster and less exhausting it is for our judges.  We will need judges for both elementary, and middle school/high school projects.  If you are a parent with a science background and willing to judge, you can but you won't be able to judge your own student's project.  Another judge will have that responsibility.
   

HOW WILL MY CHILD's PROJECT BE JUDGED?

Elementary projects will NOT be judged with a traditional 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prize or ribbon but each student will be acknowledged for where they are on their science learning journey. For more information on what a Budding Scientist is verses a Blooming Scientist, click on our Science Fair Award Categories (for K-5) thumbnail. 

We will collect ballots from science fair participants and their families to count towards People's Choice Awards. There will be prizes for 3 categories in elementary (K-1, 2-3, 4-5) and 3 categories for middle school/high school (6th-7th, 8th-9th, 10th-12th)

Middle School and High School participants will compete for1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons for their projects.  Here are some helpful documents that will help parents and students navigate the science fair waters.