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Get EXCITED FOR . . .

The Westlake Science & Engineering Fair

Thursday, February 6th, 2025


REGISTER HERE!
NEW DEADLINE:
JANUARY 31ST

AFTER REGISTERING PICK UP A BOARD IN THE OFFICE!
EXPERIMENT WORKBOOK
DOWNLOAD
A step-by-step guide for students completing a project that involves setting up and running an experiment.
ENGINEERING WORKBOOK
​DOWNLOAD
A step-by-step guide for students completing a project that works on designing a solution to a real-world problem

The Westlake Science & Engineering Fair gives Westlake students an opportunity to learn more about a topic they are interested in, gain valuable skills on the scientific process, develop creativity, organizational, critical thinking skills, and so much more! 

​Pick up a SCIENCE FAIR WORKBOOK from the office or download using the links above.  The guides provide step-by-step instructions and pacing to keep you on track for project completion.  
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? ALL Westlake students!
WHO SUPERVISES? This is an at-home project supervised by a mentor.  Each student needs a mentor to help them through the organizational components of the project. Mentors can be family or another trusted adult. Mentors are an essential part of the science fair project and work as a guide from start to end. 
SCIENCE CLUB
Science Fair Club will start the week of December 9th and be offered to grades 1-5, during lunch several days of the week.  This club is for students to have in school time to complete a project with support from a teacher.
More details coming soon . . .

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need at least 40 volunteers for the Science Fair to be successful!  You can volunteer as a judge or help with day of  activities & organization. It's fun, easy and a great way to help encourage kids in science. No science knowledge needed, coffee and snacks provided.
Follow the button below to sign-up. THANK YOU!

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

IMPORTANT DATES

Mark your Calendar!
Now!
​Get started! Brainstorm ideas & find a mentor. 
Need support? Download a science fair guide for step-by-step instructions & helpful pacing. Free notebooks available in the office.
Dec.3 - Jan.31
Registration Window (Register above!)
Jan. 10th
Pick up your poster in the MUR  after school
Wed., Feb 5th
Set up your Project in the MUR after school (12:25-3pm)
Thurs., Feb. 6th
WESTLAKE SCIENCE FAIR
8am-12pm Judging & Presentations

5:30-7:30pm Open to Families​
Sat, March 8th
County Science Fair & STEAM Expo

RULES & REGULATIONS

Read before you finalize your plan:
Special project approval is required BEFORE STARTING, if you are studying people, vertebrates (animals with bones), handling human or animal tissues or fluids, microorganisms, rDNA, chemicals (cleaning agents, solvents, organic chemicals) hazardous equipment (UV light, rockets), or controlled substances (anything that the student cannot legally purchase). Projects with harmful fungi (mold) or bacteria must be performed in a lab setting.

MENTORS: Email westlake.sciencefair(@)gmail.com with the potentially unsafe category from the above list and provide a short explanation of how you, as the Mentor, will provide a safe experience for your student and/or others while conducting this experiment.
NOTE: Projects that include mold will not qualify for the county science fair

RESOURCES

HELPFUL DOCUMENTS
  • Common Areas of Science with Project Ideas
  • Tips for Refining your Project Idea
  • List of Possible Judging Questions
  • Judging Rubric and Project Check-list​
PROJECT EXAMPLES
  • Engineering Project (.pdf)​
Have helpful resources to share?  Email westlake.sciencefair (@)gmail.com

COUNTY FAIR & STEAM EXPO


The Santa Cruz County Science Fair and STEAM Expo
March 8th, 2024 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds


All Projects that receive Exceptional Project Award are recommended to go to the County STEAM Expo

Didn't receive an award?  There is still time to improve your project and register for the county fair.
Use the judges checklist to make the necessary improvements.


Register your child's project for the STEAM Expo by February 17th, 2024

REGISTER HERE!
BY FEBRUARY 17th

Step by step
R
egistration Info Here
For the STEAM EXPO



​Questions?
Contact Science Fair Coordinators
Alex Ponik, Cara Keene & Jack Lee
​at
 westlake.sciencefair(@)gmail.com.

Westlake Elementary School
1000 High Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

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