Ridgewood Elementary STEM Fair
Register to participate.
All young scientists and artists wishing to display a project at the fair must register in advance through this online form. Final registration deadline is Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Only students who do not have computer access, may fill out a printed application: Printed STEM Application. There will also be a Bottle Rocket Contest, and an Egg Drop Contest.
What is a STEM Fair?
- An event where every project entry has a testable question or problem identified.
- An event that showcases the connection between science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics
- An opportunity for students to explore the natural world and apply scientific skills and processes while seeking knowledge, but approaching their projects with a creative, or 'artistic' perspective.
-An opportunity for schools to showcase student accomplishments
For more details see the following for Grades 3-6: STEM Fair Workbook For Kindergarten to Grade 2 scientists, use the simplified Scientific Method as reference.
Need help choosing a topic?
When it comes to choosing a topic, the sky is the limit! What have you wondered about? The best topics come from your own genuine curiosity about how something works, or why something is the way that it is. But if you have trouble thinking of something on your own, the internet is full of resources to help you choose a topic.
See this link for ideas : Resources on the Internet. In addition, one-on-one help is available at the STEM Fair workshop.
Judging and awards
Our goal is to encourage scientific exploration and discovery and promote a deep lifelong passion for science. Each participant will have an opportunity to briefly present their project to a STEM Fair judge. Questions will be presented in an informal and positive manner. The awards for the STEM Fair will be as follows: First place: Gold medal, Second place: Silver Medal, Third place: Bronze Medal. All other entrants will receive a participation ribbon.
Requirements for Exhibits
1) Register in advance through this online form by Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
2) Review the STEM Workbook for details: STEM Fair Workbook or the simplified Scientific Method for K-2nd only.
3) Create a display, which includes a display board.
4) Present the project to a STEM Fair Judge during the event.
Important Dates
5/22/24- Registration Due online or Printed STEM Fair Application.
5/28/24 - Project Due Date. Bring to school from 8:15-9am.
5/29/24 - Judging held from 9 am-12:00 pm.
Volunteers needed!
A big event like the STEM fair wouldn't be possible without the help of numerous volunteers. We have all kinds of different jobs to be done, so if you think you can spare an hour or two on the day of the fair, we would love your help. Please contact Mr. Hoell at Steven.Hoell@kent.k12.wa.us.
Supplies Available to Students in Need
28 x 40 tri-folds are available from your teacher however, students must register by May 22. Please contact Mr. Hoell at [[Steven.Hoell@kent.k12.wa.us:
Want your own free science fair website just like this one?
