Preschool-KINDERGARTEN
Guidelines
WHAT IS SCIENCE FAIR?
Science Fair will show you how to ask questions and hunt for answers!
Pre-K & Kindergarten Students can expect:
• An introduction to the amazing world of Science!
• Fun & Messy Projects!
• Lots of Hands-On Exploration!
We encourage students at this level to participate with their friends or classmates.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
There should be 3 main pieces of your project:
• A Tri-Fold Display Board
• A Scientific Journal
• A Binder with the Required Forms
DISPLAY BOARD GUIDELINES
Below is an interactive example of a display board layout.
Click on each section to find out more!
• What You Did
• HOW YOU DID IT
• WHAT Happened
The display of your project is crucial
because it lets judges know:
Physical Projects – presented on a trifold cardboard or printed foam-board no larger than 30” wide, 48” deep and 108” tall.
Your presentation should be clear, easy to read, and pleasing to look at. Font size should be 20pt minimum. Use bullet points so that it is straightforward to read; include photos and illustrations of methods.
JOURNAL GUIDELINES
The journal is like your project diary. It is a window into all of your hard work!
Journal pages should show your process from start to finish. Possible journal entries may include:
An ideas brainstorm page to show other research questions you considered.
Variations of your research question and hypothesis (draft ideas).
Background Research – bullet points of facts you gather.
Drafts of materials and methods you plan to use.
Raw data from your tests.
Sketches & Diagrams of experiment setup.
Explanations of how you adapted and overcame unexpected issues in your design and testing process.
Journals must be handwritten in pencil. For this age level, students may be assisted with writing by an adult.
Science Fair
Project Checklist
SPECIFICALLY FOR SCIENCE PROJECTS. NOT ENGINEERING PROJECTS.