Safety


  • Prior to any construction or experimentation, you must have teacher and parent/guardian approval.

  • Always use common sense-Safety First

  • Never use or mix any chemicals or hazardous materials, including biohazards or any materials that are, or could become dangerous

  • Always wear goggles/glasses with activities that could harm your eyes

  • Avoid using sharp or potentially dangerous objects including:

        • Knives of any size, razors or box cutters

  • Mace or pepper spray

  • Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices

  • Guns, replica guns, ammunition, or fireworks

  • Do not use an open flame to conduct experiments

  • Inventions may not use lighters, matches, candles, or any other open flame or heat source or any material or liquid considered combustible

  • Avoid using AC current electricity

  • If electricity or heat is needed, adult approval and supervision is required

  • Do not use live animals (studies involving observation of behavior is acceptable as long as it does not cause any physical or mental harm to the animal)


Invention Requirements


  • Originality--It is very important that your solution is original and does not already exist or is substantially different from any other invention.

  • Prototype should be no more than 2 feet high and 2 feet wide and be able to be set on a table top.

  • The invention does not have to be a working model, but you need to be able to explain how it would work. If it can be operational, it should be.

  • If your invention cannot be demonstrated due to size, electricity, or hazardous materials, a video of the invention can be shown.


Display


  • Display board must be no larger than 24” wide with wings folded in.

  • No balloons, glitter or confetti are allowed in any form.

  • Plug in electricity will not be available. Batteries or power packs are fine.

  • Project display should be free of objects easily broken.

  • Do not display items that require tasting, touching or inhaling.