ACTE TECH FAIR students may compete individually or in a group of two. Students may compete in only two categories. Students must win either first or second place at an ACTE Regional tech fair in order to compete at the ACTE State Tech Fair.
Students in grades 3-12 are invited to compete in the following levels:
Levels:
Level 1 - Grades 3-4
Level 2 - Grades 5-6
Level 3 - Grades 7-8
Level 4 - Grades 9-10
Level 5 - Grades 11-12
Students in any grade 3-12 can compete with a partner. The project would be entered into the grade level of the oldest student.
Example: A 3rd grade student wants to compete with his brother who is in the 7th grade.
This project would be entered in Level 3, because that is the grade band of the older student.
FYI
Assigned classroom projects might apply...See below, and reach out if you have questions about what does/doesn't qualify:
Teachers can assign a project and select the top three winners in the class to enter the regional fair, or ask an outside party to select winners (ie...peer teacher, Media Specialist, tech or STEM teacher).
Activity/Auxiliary class projects involving technology (music, Spanish, media, art, etc.) may be entered.
Campus tech/robotic/engineering clubs etc. may enter projects by individuals or student groups of 2.
Teachers can partner with the Media Specialist for project entries.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE!
Projects that serve a higher purpose are the most likely to succeed...
Example:
Students might create an eBook, PSA, digital poster or other project that teaches specific concepts, environmental factors, historical facts, etc. that can be placed in the school Media Center, posted online, or put on display for others to learn from.