San Tan's SciFest 2024!
Science Fair: San Tan District Science Fair Wednesday, January 31st of 2024
12:45 PM - Science Fair Students Arrive
1:00 PM - Science Fair Judging Begins
2:00 PM - Fair is open to the public
San Tan District Science Fair will be at the Power Campus in the gym.
Arizona State Science Fair - April 4th & 5th
International Science Fair - May 11-17, 2024, Los Angeles, CA
STEM Festival: Friday, February 2nd of 2024
STEM competitions will be held at school.
8:30 AM - Junior High STEM Festival
10:00AM - High School STEM Festival
2:00 PM - Elementary STEM Festival
Awards: District Science Fair & STEM Festival awards will be handed out a the STEM festival.
Important Links:
Choose Science Fair / STEM Festival (due 11/03)
Science Fair Topic Choice (Grades 5-8) (due 11/10)
Science Fair Topic Choice (High School) (due 11/10)
STEM Festival Challenge Choice (due 11/10)
Science Fair Categories:
Science Fair Volunteers are Needed!
Parents, sign up here:
Questions?
Email Mrs. Tischer mtischer@santancs.com
Science Fair Report 2024.pdfScience Fair Background Research
STEM Festival Report 2024.pdfSTEM Festival Background Research
Science Fair Rubrics:
Science Fair Display Board (Due 1/16)
Be sure to review the complete rules linked above.
Maximum Size of Project
Depth (front to back): 30 inches
Width (side to side): 48 inches
Height (floor to top): 108 inches
All graphics and graphs require a citation. Try to create your graphics and graphs yourself!
High School - Professional Boards are highly recommended for those interested in attending the Arizona State Science Fair.
Example: PosterPresentations.com
See Mrs. Tischer for details. : -)
EL & JH - Standard board is perfect! Have fun and be creative!
*STEM Challenges do not need a display board.
STEM Festival Rubrics:
STEM Festival Choices & Rules
Due: 2/2/24
Keep on Truckin
9V hauling device
Winner will move largest mass for the longest distance
Materials: Cardboard, glue, staples, wires, and electric motors only. No kits
Spruse Goose
Wooden Airplane that flies the farthest distance
Dimensions: 2ft wide maximum
Materials: Wood and glue only. No kits!
Bounce da’Ball
Design an official game basketball
Materials: rubber, fabric, leather, string, and glue only
Judging:
1) Inflate your ball 24 hours prior to make sure it holds air and keep it in the classroom
2) Closest to proper dimensions: Dimensions: 29.5” circumference, 8 psi, 22 oz. weight
3) Dropped from head level bounces to 5'.
Integer Madness
Find the center of gravity for 35 ordered integer partitions
Materials: Cardboard box cubes. 1 foot sq.
Winner is the first to build the partitions and find the center of mass.
Note: Students bring their materials, projects are built on the spot!