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Mendocino County Science Fair

NOTICE ~ DATE OF EVENT HAS NOW CHANGED ~ NEW DATE IS MARCH 24, 2012

The 26th Annual Mendocino County Science Fair will be held at the Mendocino College Gymnasium on Saturday, March 24, 2012.  For directions, here is the Mendocino College Campus Map for Science Fair

  Event Schedule

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ~ Project Set-up

9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ~ Project Judging

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ~ Projects Open to Public

3:30 p.m. ~ Awards Ceremony

 

The Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE) appreciates the support of the school/district science fair coordinators and/or teachers who help encourage students in developing their science project.  We also would like to thank the  volunteer judges and helpers in our community for their time and effort in supporting this event.      

This event can be an exciting and fun day for all. It is a great occasion for students to be with their peers and to be given an opportunity to explain their science projects. The exhibits also give the public an opportunity to see what talented students we have in Mendocino County.  Here are the  2011 Science Fair Results held on Saturday, April 9, 2011.

For Students and Parents/Guardians

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 Mendocino County Office of Education has prepared a Science Fair Student Handbook to provide students with a guideline while  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. For more ideas on your science project, please refer to the Resources below.

Please note:  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 MCOE.  The School Science Fair Coordinator, Teacher, and/or Designee must submit the completed forms to MCOE by the date indicated on the form.

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

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. This handbook provides an overview of the guidelines for entries into the Mendocino County Science Fair. 

The coordinator is responsible for completing and returning the forms by Friday, March 9, 2012.  

School Roster (Student Entries and Project Titles)

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 that you submit your information in a timely manner. Volunteer Judges Form

Please submit the names and contact information for two volunteer judges for every six entries submitted to the Mendocino County Science Fair. Please provide the required number of judges if you are sending projects!

MCOE Photo Permission Student or Parent/Guardian Publicity Authorization and Release Form

MCOE will photograph the activities of the Mendocino County Science Fair. Students who are eligible to participate and who are planning to attend the Mendocino County Science Fair will need a Student or Parent/Guardian Publicity Authorization and Release form (MCOE form BE 5125.00a) on file with the MCOE before the student participates in the event.

The photo release forms can be faxed to 467-6020 or if you would like to scan and send the forms via email, call 467-5107 for the email address.  You can also mail the forms to the following address:

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

RETURN THE COMPLETED FORMS NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012.

For Volunteer Judges

The Mendocino County Office of Education would like to thank all of the judges for volunteering at the Mendocino County Science Fair last year.    

Science Fair for Judges
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California State Science Fair 2012

The 2012 California State Science Fair is scheduled on April 30-May 1, 2012 The event will be held at the California Science Center, Exposition Park.  

 
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