JANUARY 20, 2024
9 am @ AlIVE fellowship CHurch
Sponsored by Premiere Studios
Join us for the annual Homeschool Science Fair.
Open to all K–12 homeschoolers in the borderland. 6–12 graders who win first or second in their category are able to move on and participate in the Sun Country Regional Science Fair on February 9-10, 2024 ($50/student regional fair cost). Winners at the regional fair have the opportunity to move on to State and National competitions.
Cost is $10/child. Scholarship requests may be emailed to amarna@elpasohomeschool.org
Registration closed. No on-site registration allowed.
REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Visitors will be allowed to view projects between beginninng at NOON.
Lunch may be purchased (donation) and proceedes beneit Borderland Robotics.
Science Fair Categories
More details on International Science Fair guidelines can be found at the Society for Science. All projects must be entered into one of the 21 categories recognized for this year. (A 22nd category was added internationally but is not included in Sun Country Regional Fair.)
Behavioral and Social Sciences (BEHA)
Biomedical and Health Sciences (BMED)
Cellular and Molecular Biology (CELL)
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBIO)
Earth and Environmental Sciences (EAEV)
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design (EGSD)
Engineering Technology: Statics and Dynamics (ETSD)
Environmental Engineering (ENEV)
Robotics and Intelligent Machines (ROBO)
Translational Medical Science (TMED)
Once registered, you will receive a link to register with STEM WIZARD. This will allow you to walk through the process and ensure your child has all the necessary requirements for the science fair. This is a service provided by Insights Museum who hosts the Sun Country Regional Science Fair.
FAQs
What ages can participate? All students in K–12th grades. Divisions are grades K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12.
Who moves on to the Sun Country Science Fair? Only the first and second place winners of EACH category in grades 6–8, and 9–12.
What will the day look like? Check in begins at 9 am and all boards need to be set up by 9:30 am. Judging will begin at 10 am. We will go by division (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12). Students will stand with their board and projects as the judges make their rounds and answer questions the judges have. All students are required to be there the entire time. Snacks will be provided. You can bring your own meal and eat at the church. We aim to start presentation of awards at 1:30 pm (Time subject to change based on judging).
Do I have to stay the whole time? Yes, due to the nature of judging, we will not have exact times. Please bring books, games, and other things to occupy you while you wait your turn or for the awards presentation. Parents must be present at all times with their child(ren).
What about lunch? You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch to eat.
How many awards will be given out? K-2 and 3-5 will have a FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, and FIFTH place winners across ALL categories in EACH division. 6-8 and 9-12 will have a FIRST and SECOND in EACH category per division. There will also be an overall FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD place winner.
How do I know what category to choose? Once you register you will be given access to STEM WIZARD. You will need to make an account for each student registered. This will walk you through the set up of a science fair and all the forms you may or may not need per category. It is pretty self explanatory and will make the transition to the Sun Country Regional Fair a seamless transition for the older students.
Can I get a refund if we are sick the day of the fair? No refunds will be given.
Do you have scholarships for the Sun Country Regional Fair if my child make it through? Yes we do, but at this time are only able to offer that to those who are members of the association.