Get EXCITED FOR . . .

The Westlake Science Fair

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

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SCIENCE FAIR CLUB
INFORMATION
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SCIENCE FAIR CLUB
Permission Slip
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Registration Opens November 13th, 2023
REGISTER ONLINE

SCIENCE FAIR WORKBOOK
A step-by-step guide to project completion.
(Coming soon.. )

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

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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 sign-up!

MENTOR PROGRAM 
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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
(Coming soon...)

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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.
Nov.13 - Jan.17	Registration Window (Register above!)
Dec. 15th	Pick up your poster in the MUR  after school
Mon., Feb 12th	Set up your Project in the MUR after school (12:15-1:15pm)
Tues., Feb. 13th	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.

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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

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Westlake
​Science Fair Packet

VOLUNTEER at the Science Fair

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Looking forward . . .

The Santa Cruz County Science Fair is March 9th, 2024 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

10-20 Projects will be nominated from Westlake to go to the County Competition.
Once nominated, register your child's project by February 27th, 2024

Register Here
(After 2/14/23)

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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