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Get EXCITED FOR . . .

The Westlake Science Fair

Thursday, February 9th, 2023

SCIENCE FAIR CLUB
INFORMATION

SCIENCE FAIR CLUB
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REGISTER ONLINE

SCIENCE FAIR INSTRUCTIONS
A step-by-step guide to project completion.

All dates are to help you stay on track. Nothing needs to be turned in.

The Westlake Science 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! 

​Use the SCIENCE FAIR WORKBOOK that went home or download an extra copy above.  The guide provides step-by-step instructions with helpful dates 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. Are you interested volunteering for our mentor program? Follow the link below to learn more!
MENTOR PROGRAM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need at least 50 volunteers for the Science Fair to be successful!  You can volunteer as a judge or help with day of  activities & organization. Follow the button below to sign-up.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

IMPORTANT DATES

Mark your Calendar!
Now!
​Get started! Brainstorm ideas & find a mentor. 
Need support? Download the science fair guide for step-by-step instructions & helpful pacing.

Tues., Dec. 20th - Fri. Jan 20th
Registration Window (Register above!)
Tues., Jan. 17th
Pick up your poster in the MUR  after school
Wed., Feb. 8th
Set up your Project in the MUR after school (12:15-1:15pm)
Thurs., Feb. 9th
WESTLAKE SCIENCE FAIR
8am-12pm Judging & Presentations

6:30-8pm Open to Families​
Sat, March 11th
County Science Fair

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). 
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.

RESOURCES

HELPFUL DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD
  • Tips for Refining your Project Idea
  • List of Possible Judging Questions
PROJECT EXAMPLES
  • Engineering Project (.pdf)​
ENGINEERING RESOURCES
  • Design Cycle Note-taking Form (.pdf)
  • Design Cycle Note-taking Form (.doc)
  • Summarize Engineering Cycles (.pdf)
  • Summarize Engineering Cycles (.doc)
Have helpful resources to share?  Email westlake.sciencefair (@)gmail.com

Westlake
​Science Fair Packet
VOLUNTEER at the Science Fair
County Science Fair Information

​Questions?
Contact science fair coordinators 
Jack Lee, Emily May, and Alex Ponik
​at
 westlake.sciencefair(@)gmail.com.

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Santa Cruz, California 95060

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      • Science Fair
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      • Math Mondays
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      • Coffee&Community
      • Back to School BBQ
      • Movie Nights
      • Bake Sale
      • Spooky Story Night
      • Community Bike Collective
      • Popcorn&Popsicles
      • Wildcats in the Arts
      • Winter Artisan Fair
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      • Dining for Dollars
      • New Leaf eCards
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