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August 17, 2026 SIGNED Parent Acknowledgement form is due. Submit signed form to RM A209 (Dr. Oliver-Wynn).
Begin to set up your logbook -click here for step-by-step instructions on completing your STEM fair project and logbook.
When conducting research, use this form to help you keep track of the information you will need for your APA 7 style references.
TBD Workshop #1, 3:20-5:00, Room S203
The Scientific vs. Engineering Method: What's the Difference?
Crafting a Question
September 4, 2026 Checkpoint #1 Due (Use this to determine your category)
Logbook Check #1
NOTE: If your plans involve human subjects (even if it's just to ask them questions for a survey), animals or animal tissue, micro-organisms, DNA, radiation, controlled or hazardous substances, explosives, or chemicals not generally found in a household, your project has to be approved by the DCSS SRC/IRB BEFORE you start your project. Click here to determine whether or not your project will require approval.
Document your STEM fair projects in 1-2 minutes video. The video will be uploaded with your final submission.
September 11, 2026 Last day to begin background research
Deadline for Hypothesis approval
Workshop #2, 3:50-5:00, Room S203
September 26, 2026 project_proposal_form.pdf Due NOTE: If your proposal cannot be approved by your teacher, you CANNOT begin your experiment until you get approval from the county office! This may take anywhere from 5-7 days. If advancing to DCSS STEM fair then
3 Required GSEF Forms Due
October 2, 2026 Checkpoint #2 Due
Deadline for Anticipated Research Plan Approval
Logbook Check #2
October 9, 2026 Deadline to begin experimentation/trials
October 19, 2026 Logbook Check #3
October 3, 2026 Rough Draft of Formal Report Due (including cover-page, partial abstract (excluding results), table of contents, introduction, background information, hypothesis, procedures, and materials. Students do not need to include results, as they may still be experimenting).
November 6, 2026 Logbook Check #4
November 13, 2026 Deadline for the conclusion of all experimentation
November 14 - November 30, 2026
Complete Formal Research Report and PP presentation (guidelines)
December 1, 2026 LSHS STEM Fair Project Due! ALL Projects must be turned in.
December 2 - 4, 2026 In-Class STEM Fair Presentations
Pure Science Project Rubric w/ Descriptors
Late Jan/Early February, 2027
Douglas County School System STEM fair.
February 6, 2027
University of West Georgia Regional STEM Fair
March 26 - 28, 2027
Georgia Science and Engineering Fair Athens, GA
STEM Fair Informational Video
STEM Fair Guidance.mp4Page updated
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