Mendocino County Science Fair

Welcome to the Mendocino County Science Fair!  MCOE appreciates the support of the many volunteer judges and helpers in our community for dedicating their time to ensure the ongoing yearly success of the Mendocino County Science Fair.

The date for the Mendocino County Science Fair has been set for Saturday, April 24, 2010 and will be held at Mendocino College.

2010 Mendocino County Science Fair Schedule of Activities

Mendocino College Campus Maps

For Students

Students enrolled in grades 3 through 12 and who have placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their grade level (or have qualified by some other means designated by their school or district)  may enter the fair.  The grade levels are separated into divisions and categories, and students compete for medals/ribbons within their respective areas.

The Science Fair Student Handbook Rev Jan 2010 provides students with assistance and guidelines when working on a science project.  Students are encouraged to read the handbook as it includes project ideas, research methods, and instructions for creating your display.  Additional resources are listed below and at the bottom of this webpage.

Here are a few quick links to the Science Fair Student Handbook:

Science Fair Timeline

Science Fair Animal Use Guidelines & Forms 

Please refer to the California State Science Fair for ideas on how to write a project abstract.

Additional Science Fair Categories & Ideas.

Representatives of the Mendocino County Office of Education will photograph the Mendocino County Science Fair.  All students participating in the event must have a completed  photo release on file with the Mendocino County Office of Education.  A Student or Parent/Guardian Publicity Authorization and Release Form (MCOE form BE 5125.00a) is available.  The school science fair coordinator, teacher, or designee should collect all forms and submit them by Monday, April 19, 2010.  You can either submit the forms via FAX 463-4898 or mail to the following address: 

Mendocino County Office of Education
Attn:  Student Events, Science Fair
2240 Old River Road
Ukiah, CA 95482

For School/District Coordinators, Teachers, and/or Designees

School/District Coordinators, Teachers, and/or Designees are encouraged to review the Mendocino County Science Fair Coordinators' Handbook 2010.   This handbook provides an overview of the guidelines for entries into the Mendocino County Science Fair. 

School/District Coordinators must complete and return the following forms via email by Friday, April 2, 2010.

School Roster Form (Student Entries & Project Titles)   Registration MUST BE received by this date. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.   Many hours of preparation go into this day:  finding and assigning judges, setting judging times, making student packets, and preparing and printing the program so it is important to have this information submitted in a timely manner.

Volunteer Judges Form  Please submit two volunteer judges for every six entries submitted to the Mendocino County Science Fair. Please send the required number of judges if you are sending projects. 

For Volunteer Judges

Thank you for volunteering to judge at the Mendocino County Science Fair.  The event will be held in the Physical Education/Athletic Complex (Building 800) at Mendocino College on Saturday, April 24, 2010.  The Judges' Orientation will begin at 8:30 a.m. in  Room 810.  The 2010 Judges Orientation Packet provides general information on the schedule of events. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Hubbell, rhubbell@mcoe.us at 467-5107.

California State Science Fair 2010 

The 2010 California State Science Fair is scheduled on May 17-18, 2010.  The event will be held at the California Science Center, Exposition Park.

Mendocino County Science Fair 2009

The 23rd annual event was held at Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Road in Ukiah on Saturday, April 25, 2009.  A slide show of the event can be found below.  Here are the results of the  2009 Mendocino County Science Fair. 

The 2009 Judging results for the state fair are posted on the state website. 

Resources