SCIENCE FAIR

For the 2026-27 school year, all students in grades 7-8 will conduct and present a science research investigation. Students in grades 4-6 have the option to participate in Marian Anderson's Science Fair program. 

Students prepare science research projects that can be entered in the:

• George Washington Carver Science Fair at Temple University in March (grades 4-8) and/or 

• Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) competition at Snyder Middle School in Bensalem in February (grades 7-8). 

Exemplary projects in grades 6-8 may progress to other competitions after Carver (to the Delaware Valley Science Fair in April) and PJAS (to the state competition at Penn State in State College, PA, in May).

WHY PARTICIPATE

Completing an independent science investigation allows students to:

1. develop a deeper understanding of the scientific inquiry process

2. explore problems and problem-solving strategies 

3. reinforce math skills by collecting, analyzing, and representing data 

4. strengthen reading and writing skills by completing a research paper 

5. improve time management, organizational, and presentation skills

Presentation and Paper Templates

Student will use this template to draft a research paper for their projects. Additionally, students will summarize their projects in a slideshow using this template.

Materials

Thanks to the generous support of Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy Supporters (MANAS), our school will provide most of the materials for each project, including trifold boards which will be used for the Carver Fair.