Save the Date:  March 4, 2026 for the 16th Annual FWES Science Fair 

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2026 FWES Science Fair Guidelines

• Click here for all the information you need!

Registration opens: Friday, January 30, 2026

• Click here to register for the Science Fair

• Registration closes on:  Sunday, February 22, 2026 

OPTIONAL Brainstorming Sessions

• Need help getting started? Stuck on a part of the science fair?!?

• Join us at the Upper Dublin Public Library in JANUARY 2026 TBD, upstairs in the 2ND FLOOR CLASSROOM!

• Students can get a help from Science Fair Committee members and  the UDHS National Honor Society Students as well as FWES Science Fair Committee Members

• FREE help for anyone in need!  Please email us at:  fwessf@udsd.org 

• You can also check out ideas here:

  • Science Experiments for Kids - 3M Science at Home Project 

  • 54 Fifth Grade Science Projects That will Blow Your Students' Minds

  • Elementary School Science Projects 

Science Board Display Specifications

• Students should design and make their own grade level appropriate exhibits. 

• All entries should include the STUDENT'S NAME AND CLASS ON THE BACK OF THE BOARD! 

• Exhibits should be on a tri-fold display board designed to rest on a table and should take up no more than 48 inches by 15 inches (48" total length & 15" depth).  Please, no floor projects or wall posters (we need projects to be self standing). Trifold boards may be purchased from outside retailers, like those shown here at Target. They are also available at dollar stores. Please see 2025 Science Fair photos for examples.

• Exhibits must follow these safety regulations: 

  • No OPEN containers of liquids are allowed. 

  • No working volcanoes will be permitted. 

  • Protect all moving parts of exhibits; make sure that your exhibit is safe.

  • If your exhibit uses electricity, keep in mind that: 

    • Only ordinary household current (120 volt A.C.) will be provided.  You must bring an extension cord.

    • Your exhibit must have a convenient on/off switch.

    • All electrical circuits and equipment must be properly insulated.

• Anything that could be dangerous to the public is prohibited. 

• No living organisms, except plants.

• No mold, fungus or microbial cultures.

• No flame producing equipment, dangerous chemicals, acids, or caustic materials. 

  • Idea for Above: If you would like to make a working volcano or study microbial cultures, you could exhibit your project in the form of photographs on a display board. If your parents approve of conducting the project at home, you have the option of creating a safe public display in this way. 

• If you do not want your project to be touched, please have a sign that says “DO NOT TOUCH”

• All exhibits at the Science Fair are entered at the risk of the exhibitor.  Remember that the  Science Fair is a hands-on experience.  Do NOT display anything valuable. If a parent would like to volunteer to monitor the display the day of the fair, please contact one of the chair people at fwessf@udsd.org

• If you have any questions, concerns or need special help with your display, please contact the Science Fair Co-Chairs at fwessf@udsd.org

• You can download the templates here!

Science Fair Logistics FAQ's

• All projects should have the Student(s) Name(s) and Grade on the BACK OF THE BOARD!

• Please bring your child’s trifold science fair board to school the morning of Wednesday, March 4th at morning drop off.  There will be members of the Science Fair Committee there to help place the board on the appropriate grade level tables.  (If your student is taking the bus, it travels best in a kitchen/contractor trash bag.)

• Students will be visiting the science fair with their classes throughout the day.

• Each FWES student will get a chance to vote for a 4th or 5th grade project as the “FWES Favorite”

• The Science Fair and Science Expo will be open to our FWES Families at 6:30 pm.  

• There will be various presenters set up in the cafeteria so you and your families can explore!

• Prize winners will be announced at approximately 7:30 pm.

• All projects must be taken home at the end of the night!

Judging & Prizes and Rubrics

• All student participants are entered into a raffle prize for a STEM-based prize awarded the night of the expo

• All FWES Students will get a chance to vote for the "FWES Favorite" and presented with a STEM-based prize the night of the expo

• Fourth and Fifth Grade Students ONLY:

  • Have the option to be judged via this RUBRIC , this is VOLUNTARY AND NOT MANDATORY! 

  • First Place and Honorable Mention in both the Experimental and Research Categories will receive STEM- based prizes the night of the expo!

Science Fair Expo Presenters 2026

• Upper Dublin Public Library  with STEM activities 

• Kate's Corner 

• Robbins Park Environmental Education 

• Weaver's Way Co-op with Food Science

• Wissahickon Trails - Finding ways to Engage with Nature

• Science Demo with the FWES Parent Miss Shanna