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Science Fair Rules (Updated August 2018) GENERAL INFORMATION Failure to follow the rules exactly will result in point deductions or disqualification at the District level. The entry forms, abstract for projects, and certain certification forms must be presented to the District and Overall chairman exactly given in the rules. NOTE: A checklist is provided for students’ convenience in Appendix K of the Rules. No ties are allowed in the Local and District levels. Ties are allowed only at the Overall level. Only first and second place winners in Local fairs in each category can advance to a District fair. Only first and second place winners in each category can advance from a District fair to the Overall fair. Please provide pages 4 - 12 for each student to read before he prepares a project. There are several forms (Appendices A, B, and C) that will need to be reproduced for students participating at the Local, District, and Overall fairs. It is often helpful for students to have more than one copy of the forms needed for their projects. NOTE: Teachers should make sure all protocol forms are correctly filled out and appropriately displayed and should keep a copy of all project paperwork to protect against lost or forgotten paperwork when moving from the Local to District to Overall fairs. Any student experimenting with animals and/or humans must comply with the protocol rules and fill out all protocol forms completely (Appendices A, B, and C). These forms must accompany the project at the Local, District, and Overall fairs and must be on the table with the student’s project for viewing by the judges. The Overall science fair committee would like to emphasize to the District chairmen that models, demonstrations, literary works, etc. should be disqualified or penalized as is appropriate, remembering that the basic premise of the MAIS-EA science fair is “ask a question, solve a problem.” If questions concerning science fair rules arise, contact the MAIS office for clarification. MAIS Science Fair Rules 1
GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL, DISTRICT, AND OVERALL SCIENCE FAIRS THE LOCAL LEVEL: Each school must have a Local fair before it can enter projects in a District fair. There can only be one fair per school even if the school is housed in different buildings or at multiple campuses. Awards on the Local level are provided by the individual school. Only first and second place winners in each category can advance to the District level. Local projects entering the District fair must pay a 10.00 entry fee. Group projects will pay 10 per project. This fee should be paid within two (2) days of the local fair to the MAIS office. Payment will be made through the Online Store on the MAIS website. Winners of the local fair and Group projects will need to be entered in the MAIS Science Fair Portal. This can be found on the MAIS website under Members Only tab. This needs to be completed within two days of the local fair. THE DISTRICT LEVEL: All District fairs will take place on the same date. Winners of the District fair will need to be updated in the MAIS Science Fair Portal. This can be found on the MAIS website under Members Only tab. This needs to be completed within two days of the District fair. Ribbons will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners at the District fair, which will be mailed to the District chairman from the MAIS office. Students entering the District Fair must comply with all Rules. (This includes the typed abstract and if necessary the animal and human certification/protocol forms to be on project table for judges viewing.) Only first and second place winners in each category from the District fair may enter the Overall fair. The District chairman must send an expenditure sheet (Appendix I) to the MAIS office. All major expenses must be approved by the MAIS office. MAIS Science Fair Rules 2
THE OVERALL LEVEL: Students entering the Overall fair must comply with all Rules. This includes the typed abstract and, if necessary, the animal and human certification forms (Appendices A, B, C, and D) to be exhibited with the project. Only first and second place winners in each category from a District fair may enter the Overall fair. Senior Group projects can be entered into the Overall Fair without going to a District Fair. Only two projects from the local level can be entered. Awards for winners at the Overall Fair: First Place - Medallion and ribbon Second Place - Ribbon Third Place - Ribbon The MAIS School Excellence Award is recorded on a plaque that is kept on display at the MAIS office. Awards will be given to the three (3) schools that accumulate the highest number of points (based on winners’ points). The MAIS Best of Fair Awards Class II – Medallion Class III - Medallion Class IV - Medallion Class V - Medallion MAIS Science Fair Rules 3
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT RULES 1. CLASSES AND CATEGORIES 1.1 Projects should be classified as follows: Class II – fourth, fifth, sixth grade Class III - seventh and eighth grade Class IV - ninth and tenth grade Class V - eleventh and twelfth grade Senior Group 1.2 Categories established for grouping and judging science projects are Behavioral & social sciences Botany Chemistry & biochemistry Earth & space science Engineering Environmental sciences Mathematics & computers Medicine & health Microbiology Physics Zoology Senior Group 2. PROJECTS 2.1 A finalist may enter only one (1) project, which must be his own work. Only seniors are permitted to enter group projects. 2.2 The identical repetition of a previous year’s project is not permitted. A finalist may exhibit work from a previous year’s project as part of his current project, provided that he demonstrates continuing working. 2.3 Projects consisting of only library research will be penalized 60 of the total 100 points in judging. MAIS Science Fair Rules 4
2.4 All students are to remain with their projects until they have been interviewed and dismissed by the judges. All projects are to remain on the floor for viewing until approval has been given for removal. 2.5 Senior group (2 to 4 members) projects: Projects are to be selected from one of the eleven (11) categories list above Rules are the same as those governing individual projects Projects will be judged in “group category” separate from individual projects No more than two (2) local winning projects from each school will advance to the Overall fair. Failure to win or compete at the District level will not prohibit local projects from entering the Overall fair. 3. DISPLAY 3.1 Projects must be displayed on a table. Project display space is limited to 36” deep (front to back); 48” wide (side to side); and 108” high from the floor. Any project exceeding these dimensions is “oversized” and does not qualify for entrance. NOTE: This requirement differs from MSEF and ISEF rules. 3.2 One (1) page typed abstract (a computer-generated abstract may be used as long as the format on Appendix E is followed), describing the project in no more than 250 words must be displayed on the right side of the project on the table. NOTE: Do not include school’s name or student’s name on the front of the abstract. The student may put his name on the back of the abstract. If generated on a computer, the abstract should be printed in Times New Roman 10 or 12 pt., bold type. 3.3 Thirty (30) points will be deducted for an improperly formatted abstract. 3.4 Protocol papers must be displayed with projects involving human or animal experimentation. Include consent form as per Appendix B of the Rules. 3.5 When protocol papers are not displayed, the student has fifteen (15) minutes from being notified by the judges to display them. If they are not displayed within this fifteen (15) minute grace period, the project will be automatically disqualified. 3.6 Exhibitors must furnish their own tables and electrical extension cords (25 foot, heavy duty). 110 volt ac, single-phase service with 200 watts per project will be available. MAIS Science Fair Rules 5
3.7 Each finalist must assemble his exhibit without substantial help from others. 3.8 No previous awards concerning the project can be displayed with the project at the District or Overall level. 3.9 Certain items are specifically prohibited from display at any fair. If a project consist of any such prohibited item, the student will be notified by the screening committee. If the prohibited item is not removed within fifteen (15) minutes after notification is made, the project will be disqualified. Prohibited items include: Live vertebrate and/or dangerous/poisonous invertebrate animals and/or their tissues (including deer antlers). Projects using animals and/or tissues may display photographs, drawings, charts, or graphs to illustrate the conditions, developments, and results of the investigations. Microbial or fungi cultures, living or dead. Pictures or simulations may be displayed only. Food and all liquids are acceptable to be displayed in a sealed container only when judges are present; otherwise, they must be kept under the table. Syringes and other similar devices. Blood and blood products. Open flames. Highly flammable materials. Dangerous chemicals, including caustics and acids. Highly combustible solids, fluids or gases. Inert substitutes must be used if such materials are required for display. Tanks that have contained combustible gases, unless they have been purged with carbon dioxide. Batteries with open top cells. Other types of batteries may be used for electric power. All types of drugs. Any other item deemed unsafe by the screening committee. MAIS Science Fair Rules 6
4. SAFETY All science fair participants are required to follow all safety precautions, including compliance with the following requirements for all operating exhibits: 4.1 Any project producing temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit must be adequately insulated from its surroundings. 4.2 High voltage equipment must be shielded with a grounded metal box or cage to prevent accidental contact. 4.3 Large voltage wiring, switches, and metal parts must be located out of reach of observers and designed with adequate overload safety factor. 4.4 Electric circuits for 110 volt AC must have an Underwriters Laboratories approved cord of proper lead-carrying capacity that is at least 6 feet long and equipped with a standard plug. 4.5 All wiring must be properly insulated. Nails, tacks, and/or uninsulated staples must not be used to fasten wiring. 4.6 Bare wire and exposed knife switches may be used only on circuits of 12 volts or less; otherwise, standard enclosed switches are required. 4.7 Electrical connections in 110 volt circuits must be soldered or fixed under approved connectors, and connecting wires must be properly insulated. 5. ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS 5.1 Regulations for experiments with live vertebrates must be followed, including completion of forms on Appendices B and C. 5.2 The basic aims of experiments involving animals are to achieve an understanding of life processes and to further man’s knowledge. Experiments must be conducted with a respect for life and an appreciation of humane considerations that must be afforded all animals. These experiments should not attempt to develop new or refine existing surgical techniques or lethal toxicological studies. All experiments involving live vertebrates must conform to the following Rules, with the exception of “Observation Only” projects. MAIS Science Fair Rules 7
5.3 Teacher Certification: The teacher must complete the form on Appendix A before a student may begin any project requiring the use of animals. The development of the scientific method can be enhanced when the teachers insist that experiments have clearly defined objectives requiring the use of animals to demonstrate a biological principle or to answer scientific propositions. 5.4 Animal Care Supervisor: To provide for humane treatment of animals, an animal care supervisor who is knowledgeable in the proper care and handling of experimental animals must assume primary responsibility for the conditions under which the animals are maintained. If the school faculty includes no one who is knowledgeable in the proper care and handling of experimental animals, the services of such a person must be obtained on a consulting basis. 5.6 The comforts of the animals used in any experiment shall be a prime concern. No experiment using live animals shall be attempted unless the animals shall have been obtained from a reliable source and the following conditions can be assured: appropriate, comfortable quarters; adequate food and water; humane treatment and gentle handling. Proper quarters and care must be provided at all times including weekends and vacation periods. 5.7 An experiment in nutritional deficiency may proceed only to the point where symptoms of the deficiency appear. Appropriate measures shall then be taken to correct the deficiency if such action is feasible. If correcting the deficiency is unfeasible, the animal(s) shall be killed by a humane method. 5.8 Experiments involving stress will be permitted only when such stress does not produce pathological lesions. 5.9 The student may provide euthanasia only under the immediate supervision and in the presence of the animal care supervisor. 5.10 Biomedical Scientist Certification: No experiment that involves anesthetics, drugs, thermal procedures, physical stress, organisms pathogenic to man or other vertebrates, ionizing radiation, carcinogens, or surgical procedures may be undertaken unless these procedures are performed under the direct supervision of an experienced and qualified biomedical scientist or designated adult supervisor. A “biomedical scientist” is defined as one who possesses an earned doctoral degree in science or medicine, or who has a MAIS Science Fair Rules 8
working knowledge of the techniques to be used by the student in this research protocol. The biomedical scientist must certify that the student and/or the designate adult supervisor is properly trained in the procedures involved prior to beginning experimentation. 5.11 Major deviations from the approved protocol may only be implemented with the written approval of the biomedical scientist. 5.12 Adult Supervisor: A “designated adult supervisor” is defined as an individual who has been properly trained in the techniques and procedures to be used in the investigation. A designated adult supervisor is required when a biomedical scientist is unable to provide needed continuing supervision. The biomedical scientist must certify that the designated adult supervisor has been so trained. The designated adult supervisor must be in the same location as the student for the duration of the experimental work except when a project started in one location (such as in a scientist’s laboratory) is continued in another location if an alternate designated adult, approved by the biomedical scientist, agreed to supervise the project prior to the continuation of the experimental work in the new location. 5.13 Protocol Considerations: A protocol describing the proposed investigation must be submitted by the student and must receive written approval prior to beginning the investigation. In the case of pets or livestock, the animal will be classified as an experimental animal on the first day of experimentation, and as such, proper certification must be completed prior to the experimentation. 5.14 A “protocol” is defined as an orderly presentation of the proposed procedures that will be used during the experiment. A proper protocol includes: Objectives of the experiment Description of the methods, materials, and techniques to be used Site at which experiment will be performed Animals to be used, including animal care and disposition of animals All required signatures MAIS Science Fair Rules 9
6. HUMAN EXPERIMENTS 6.1 Regulations for ALL projects with human participation must complete the Participant Consent form (Appendix B). This form is required from each subject in a project involving research with humans. 6.2 Human Subject Experimentation Questionnaire (Appendix C) is required for students using questionnaires as their only source of data in human research projects. (Primarily used in Behavioral Science projects) 6.3 Human Subject Experimentation Invasive Procedures form (Appendix D) is required for human research involving invasive or body altering procedures. (E.g., taking blood pressure, exercise tests, eating or drinking items, taking medicine, etc.) 6.4 For participation in non-MAIS-EA science fairs, especially ISEF and affiliated fairs, the participant is responsible to comply with the respective rules. 7. JUDGING 7.1 In judging each project, be sure to look for evidence of actual experimentation. Projects that consist only of library research will receive 0 points for Creative Ability (7.2) and Scientific Thought (7.3). Projects without tables or abstracts automatically receive a 30 point deduction. 7.2 Creative Ability (30 points) Does the project show creative ability and originality in: 7.3 the approach to solving the problem? analysis of data? design and use of equipment and materials? interpretation of the data? Scientific Thought (30 points) Is the problem clearly stated and with a clear objective? Is the problem sufficiently limited so that it was possible to attack it? Was there a procedural plan for obtaining a solution? Are the variables clearly recognized and defined? If controls were necessary, was there a recognition of their need, and were MAIS Science Fair Rules 10
they correctly used? Was there adequate data to support the conclusions? Are the limitations of the data recognized? Does the student understand how his project ties in with related research? Are the findings in the project workable and of significance in solving current problems? 7.4 Skill (10 points) Does the student possess the skills required to do all the work necessary to obtain the data that support his project? (E.g., laboratory skills, computation skills, conservation skills, design skills, et al.) Where was the project done? (E.g., home, school lab, university lab, et al.) What assistance was received from parents, teachers, scientists, or engineers? Was the project carried out under the supervision of an adult, or did the student work largely on his own? Where did the equipment come from? Did the student build it himself? Was it obtained on loan? Was it part of a lab in which he worked? 7.5 Thoroughness (10 points) Does the project carry out its purposes to completion within the scope of the original aims? How completely has the problem been covered in this project? Are the conclusions based on a single experiment or on replications? Is it creditable to the age and grade level of the student? How much time was spent on the project? 7.6 Clarity (10 points) Are labels, colors, and descriptions neatly and briefly presented? Does the average person understand what is being displayed? Are the data, results, and project outcome clearly presented? MAIS Science Fair Rules 11
7.7 Dramatic Value (10 points) Does it catch and focus attention of the spectator? 7.8 Sample Questions for Student Interviews NOTE: Students should keep in mind that their projects should be self-explanatory; therefore, the judges may have no need to ask questions. The number of questions asked will not reflect in the judges’ scores. Tell me about your project. What is the purpose of your project? Describe the problem. Explain your procedure. Where did you get your idea for your project? What is your control? Or variable? What instruments did you use for measurement? Of what value is your project to society? Do your results indicate further investigation of this idea is needed? On what data did you base your conclusion? Did you repeat your tests? How many times? Are there any other approaches you might have taken to your research? What problems arose during your investigation? How did you overcome them? What would you do differently if you could do this project again? 7.9 Judges’ comments really make a difference to the students. Please feel free to verbalize or write comments concerning a student’s project. 7.10 A copy of this judging criteria should be sent to each judge at le
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