1. Eligibility: Projects should be completed by individual students or in a team of up to 3 students. Each project should focus on one of the STEM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
2. Original Work: The project must be the student’s original work. Assistance from parents or teachers should be minimal, with the student fully understanding and able to explain their project.
3. Project Types: Projects can be experiments, models, demonstrations, or investigations. 
4. Safety Guidelines: Projects must adhere to safety protocols. No hazardous materials, chemicals, or live animals should be used in the project.
5. Size Limit: The physical project display should fit within a 3 ft. wide by 2.5 ft. deep area. If your project includes technology or engineering components, make sure all parts are secure and manageable for transport.
6. Display Board: A tri-fold display board should be used for presenting the project. It should include the following sections:
• Title: Clear and creative title that reflects the project.
• Purpose or Problem Statement: What are you trying to find out or solve?
• Hypothesis/Objective: A guess or objective of what the outcome might be.
• Materials: A list of all materials used in the project.
• Method/Procedure: Step-by-step instructions of how the project was conducted.
• Data/Results: Include charts, graphs, photos, or tables that show the data collected.
• Conclusion: Summarize what was learned from the experiment or project.
7. Presentation: Students must be prepared to present their project to other students teachers and parents. They should be able to explain the process, answer questions, and demonstrate any working models.
8. Time Frame: All entries must be submitted by XXXXXX.
9. Set-Up: Set up your project at your assigned table at 5:30pm. Ensure all components are functioning, and your display is neatly arranged.
10. Take Down: Projects must be removed from the display area by 8:00pm after the fair has ended.

For Questions, email stemnight@clarabartonptsa.org.