Highland Ranch Elementary School SCIENCE FAIR AND EXHIBITION 2018
SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS
Please read carefully. Student science projects must be safe!
✓ All projects must be approved by teacher before beginning.
✓ All experiments using vertebrate animals or humans as subjects should cause no harm or undue stress to the subject. These projects should have written approval from the teacher before beginning the experiment.
✓ No live vertebrate animals should be exhibited at the fair. Instead, models, stuffed
animals or photographs should be used in their place. Exceptions may be granted only with special permission.
✓ No human body parts should be displayed. Exceptions such as teeth, hair, or nails require
special permission.
✓ Students should avoid doing experiments involving bacterial cultures.
✓ No controlled substances should be exhibited.
✓ No dangerous or combustible chemicals should be displayed at the Science Fair. Rockets
or engines must not contain fuel. All chemicals displayed should have the contents clearly marked on the container. Students must supply a list of materials used in their project with their entry form (bleach, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, etc.)
✓ No open flames will be permitted. Exceptions may be granted.
✓ Students should always wear safety goggles for eye protection when working with
chemicals, or hot liquids. Parent approval and supervision will be required for these projects.
✓ All projects using household electricity must conform to standard wiring practices and
safety.
✓ Expensive or fragile items should not be displayed. Valuable items essential to the project
should be simulated or photographed.
✓ Collections such as rocks, shells, feather, etc. can be protected with a covering of plastic
wrap.
✓ Items to be displayed in front of presentation boards should be adequately secured.
✓ Carefully pack all materials when transporting to and from the fair.
✓ Teacher may decide to assign the science project as part of your grade. They may require
this project to be an individual effort.
✓ Every student must submit an entry form, even if working in pairs or small group.
✓ While parent and adult assistance is encouraged, students should do their own work
including data collection, analysis, and reporting. For younger students, dictation of the project components is appropriate. Each student should be able to explain what they did, how they did it, and what they learned from the experience.
✓ Students must complete the “STUDENT ENTRY FORM” with parent permission,
teacher approval and all required signatures. Submit the form AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and NO LATER than Friday, May 18th.
IMPORTANT DATES:
DEADLINE FOR STUDENT ENTRY FORMS and TEACHER APPROVAL:
Friday, May 18th
PRESENTATION BOARD/POSTER SETUP: Friday, June 1st, Before School
SCIENCE FAIR AND EXHIBITION: Friday, June 1st, 5:00-8:00 pm
TAKE HOME PROJECTS: Friday, June 1st, after 8:00 pm
SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS
Please read carefully. Student science projects must be safe!
✓ All projects must be approved by teacher before beginning.
✓ All experiments using vertebrate animals or humans as subjects should cause no harm or undue stress to the subject. These projects should have written approval from the teacher before beginning the experiment.
✓ No live vertebrate animals should be exhibited at the fair. Instead, models, stuffed
animals or photographs should be used in their place. Exceptions may be granted only with special permission.
✓ No human body parts should be displayed. Exceptions such as teeth, hair, or nails require
special permission.
✓ Students should avoid doing experiments involving bacterial cultures.
✓ No controlled substances should be exhibited.
✓ No dangerous or combustible chemicals should be displayed at the Science Fair. Rockets
or engines must not contain fuel. All chemicals displayed should have the contents clearly marked on the container. Students must supply a list of materials used in their project with their entry form (bleach, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, etc.)
✓ No open flames will be permitted. Exceptions may be granted.
✓ Students should always wear safety goggles for eye protection when working with
chemicals, or hot liquids. Parent approval and supervision will be required for these projects.
✓ All projects using household electricity must conform to standard wiring practices and
safety.
✓ Expensive or fragile items should not be displayed. Valuable items essential to the project
should be simulated or photographed.
✓ Collections such as rocks, shells, feather, etc. can be protected with a covering of plastic
wrap.
✓ Items to be displayed in front of presentation boards should be adequately secured.
✓ Carefully pack all materials when transporting to and from the fair.
✓ Teacher may decide to assign the science project as part of your grade. They may require
this project to be an individual effort.
✓ Every student must submit an entry form, even if working in pairs or small group.
✓ While parent and adult assistance is encouraged, students should do their own work
including data collection, analysis, and reporting. For younger students, dictation of the project components is appropriate. Each student should be able to explain what they did, how they did it, and what they learned from the experience.
✓ Students must complete the “STUDENT ENTRY FORM” with parent permission,
teacher approval and all required signatures. Submit the form AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and NO LATER than Friday, May 18th.
IMPORTANT DATES:
DEADLINE FOR STUDENT ENTRY FORMS and TEACHER APPROVAL:
Friday, May 18th
PRESENTATION BOARD/POSTER SETUP: Friday, June 1st, Before School
SCIENCE FAIR AND EXHIBITION: Friday, June 1st, 5:00-8:00 pm
TAKE HOME PROJECTS: Friday, June 1st, after 8:00 pm