Get EXCITED FOR . . .
The Westlake Science & Engineering Fair
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
The Santa Cruz County Science Fair is March 9th, 2024 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
10-20 Projects will be awarded an Exceptional Project Award and will be recommended to go to the County STEAM Expo
ALL participates of the Westlake Science Fair are invited and welcome to participate in the event as well.
Register your child's project by February 27th, 2024
You can improve your project prior to the expo.
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REGISTER HERE! For the STEAM EXPO |
Check back in Fall for 2025 dates and information . . .
MAKE SURE TO PICK UP A BOARD AFTER SCHOOL
THURSDAY JANUARY 18th!
THURSDAY JANUARY 18th!
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A step-by-step guide for students completing a project that involves setting up and running an experiment.
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A step-by-step guide for students completing a project that works on designing a solution to a real-world problem
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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.
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
We are still working on this. Email if you are interested in volunteering to run an after-school club.
We are still working on this. Email if you are interested in volunteering to run an after-school club.
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. THANK YOU!
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. THANK YOU!
IMPORTANT DATESMark your Calendar!
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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
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HELPFUL DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD
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PROJECT EXAMPLES
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Have helpful resources to share? Email westlake.sciencefair (@)gmail.com
Questions?
Contact science fair coordinators Jack Lee, Emily May, and Alex Ponik
at westlake.sciencefair(@)gmail.com.