Get EXCITED FOR . . .
The Westlake Science & Engineering Fair
Thursday, February 6th, 2025
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AFTER REGISTERING PICK UP A BOARD IN THE OFFICE!
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
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 . . .
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!
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!
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
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
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Questions?
Contact Science Fair Coordinators Alex Ponik, Cara Keene & Jack Lee
at westlake.sciencefair(@)gmail.com.