MIDDLE & High School
Science Fair Guide
We are so excited that you are interested in science projects and fairs! This page has info about conducting a science fair project with your class, organizing a science fair at your school, or sponsoring your students to compete in formal science fairs.
Please contact Science@philasd.org for more information. Click HERE for the elementary science fair website.
4th Grade - 12th Grade - Carver Science Fair @ Temple University
Fourth through sixth graders show their scientific know-how in four categories: Life, Earth, Physical, and Consumer Sciences. Seventh through twelfth graders exhibit in 15 categories, including Biochemistry, Botany, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Zoology. Often individual school science fairs are conducted prior to the Carver Fair.
6th-12th Students that qualify at Carver can compete in Delaware Valley Science Fair
6th - 12th Students who qualify at Del Val can compete in International Science and Engineering Fair
Year-Long Science Fair Support Program with Supplies - Community College of Philadelphia
Who: Teachers who would like to support 6th-12th grade students in the Science Fair
When: Year-long program; register now!
What: Have you always been interested in having your students do a science fair project, but are overwhelmed with the process? Community College of Philadelphia offers teachers a Professional Development series on how to make the science fair a manageable project for students, while offering supplies and resources for students to complete a project, culminating in a Science fair showcase in May 2024. Click here for the flyer.
How: Click here to register. Contact: precollegestem@ccp.edu
Free In-Class Science Fair Workshops for teachers and students (MS & HS)
Delaware Valley Science Fairs offers FREE workshops for teachers and students in the classroom! There are several topics to choose from: Getting Started with STEM, Asking Testable Questions, Writing Procedures, Analyzing Data and Reaching Conclusions and Communicating Research to Others.
Mentorship Available for Students
Students in 6-12 grades who aim to compete in Delaware Valley Science Fair and need technical expertise or access to certain equipment may request a mentor. The requirements and application process are detailed at the website: https://www.dvsf.org/mentorship-program
6th Grade - 12th Grade - Competing in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science website
6th through 12th Graders can compete at PJAS Regional Competition
Students that qualify at PJAS Regional can compete in PJAS state competition