Collections (K -2 Only)
COLLECTIONS SHOULD BE DISPLAYED WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OR DRAWINGS ON THE SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT BOARD ONLY. A collection is an assembly of items that shows variety, diversity and distinctions within a chosen subject area. Collections should show as many samples as possible to represent the diversity of the topic. Students should use clear labels and written materials to explain details of the collection. Students must use and identify scientific sources. See scoring guide for more details.
Examples: Rocks, seashells, birdhouses, plant seeds
Grouped pictures of herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores
Groups of biodegradable vs. non-biodegradable materials
Science Fair
COLLECTION Project Scoring Guide
Subject of collection is clearly shown on display circle one No/0 Yes/10
Display includes labeled illustrations, photos,
or items collected _____/25
Illustrations/photos/items and text support
topic _____/10
Sources identified and listed on board
(examples: expert consulted, scientific location visited, books, website) _____/10
Effective oral presentation _____/10
Student completed project _____/10
(with appropriate amount of parental help)
Project is neat, visually appealing _____/15
Project is well-organized _____/10
TOTAL ______/100
Judge’s Comments: