Every science fair participant must submit forms used to verify that the student’s work has been planned prior to starting experimentation and supervised by someone with knowledge of safety issues and regulations. In addition to the links in the state Fair, students can use the ISEF Rules Wizard to help figure out which forms are needed for their project. If you have any questions about forms or rules, contact your NC Scientific Review Committee (NC SRC) at src@ncsciencefair.org.
Forms The Intel ISEF forms constitute written documentation of what will occur, or in some cases, has already occurred, in a research project. They are designed to provide the information that is needed to review the project to ensure compliance with the Intel ISEF rules and with laws and regulations that apply to the project. NEW! ISEF Rules are now available in Spanish. The forms must be completed in English but Spanish rules and guidelines are available on the ISEF web site. Most forms should be filled out and signed BEFORE any research takes place. Only Forms 1C, 7, and the abstract are done AFTER the research. The dates of the signatures reflect when the approval or consent is given.
Fair volunteers and judges can register from this website.
If a student does NOT have a prequalifying fair, the student must have a teacher from their school to sponsor and register them. Region 5 accepting projects by first come first serve basis in the case.
Elementary Categories Projects are not divided into categories. Elementary Projects will be judged with outstanding projects receiving an "Exemplary Project" plaque. Elementary projects can have from one to three students per projects. A maximum of eight projects from each of the eight regional fairs may be entered at the elementary level from grades 3 through 5.
Junior and Senior Categories Categories are:
Category Descriptions Great care should be taken in selecting the category for competition that best matches the project. The following descriptions should be of assistance in making the most appropriate decisions. Download a complete list of topics in each category and see detailed descriptions of the ISEF categories on the ISEF web site. All Elementary students are in a single category - Elementary.
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Registration opens on Jan 1 2019! Deadline to register is Feb 1, 2019! Schools pre-pay for student registration. Students are able to register themselves, please select your district coordinator as the teacher. If your school is not listed please email ccavalier@tmsacharter.org.
