Steps for Participating
in the EXPO
Registration Window is December 08 - 21, 2023
The following items must be completed BEFORE you can start registration:
Identified your Category and Subcategory (See Step 1 below)
A completed Abstract and Research Plan in Google Docs
A completed Research Paper in Google Docs
A completed Quad Board "Poster"
Transfer ownership to khalasa@apslearns.org for all links above. Click here for a brief video on transferring ownership.
1. Choose Your Category and Subcategory
All projects for the STEM EXPO need to have a category. This is how EXPOs organize their projects during the event. Students may need your help to pick a category and a subcategory that their project fits in. The Google Document below contains links to category and subcategory descriptions. This can be assigned in your Google Classroom.
Project Category and Subcategory (Google Document)
If you have any questions, or need help, email science@apslearns.org.
Frequently Asked Q & A (Google Document) This document answers the questions:
Why do we have an APS STEM EXPO?
What type of projects are allowed?
What happens during the EXPO?
Is participation mandatory?
How to register?
What happens if a project does well?
2. Registering for the APS STEM EXPO
You must fill out a registration form. The form will ask you to link your Research Plan, Research Paper, Quad Board "Poster" . Make sure that all documents are set to teacher is the owner and share "Anyone with link." This includes your logbook, research plan, research paper, slide presentation and any other linked documents.
Choose the form that best describes your project:
Individual STEM EXPO Project APS Student
Team STEM EXPO Project APS Student
3. APS STEM EXPO Awards Ceremony
Yes! Our APS EXPO is in person! January 28, 2023 at Ellet CLC. Students will receive medals based on ratings. Details are still being worked out. Stay Tuned!
4. Next Level STEM EXPOs
Western Reserve District 5 Science Day (WRD5)
District 5 Help Camps will walk families through the registration process. Families need to bring the following to Help Camp:
Parent or Guardian
An electronic version of your Quad board Presentation, Abstract and Research Plan (Google Drive or Flash Drive)
If you had a Topic for Ethical Consideration bring any of the special forms that were approved. If this step was overlooked, bring copies of the forms listed with you.
The Congratulations paper packet with the pages completely filled out. Students will need to get their science teacher’s signature!
Be prepared to make a video of your project.
Help Camp will take approximately 1-4 hours depending on how organized you are. You do not need to call ahead for a spot; just show up between the hours listed below. You only need to attend one of the following sessions:
Weeknights during the hours of 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm on
Friday, 2/3
Monday, 2/6
Tuesday, 2/7
Wednesday, 2/8
Saturday, 2/4 during the hours of 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In case of Snow Days, the following will be make-up dates:
Saturday, 2/11 during the hours of 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, 2/14 or Wednesday, 2/15 during the hours of 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Students who participate in our WRD5 and were rated Superior, can register for the State Science Day