| Middle Tennessee Homeschool Science Fair Rules Read ALL rules and regulations including MTSEF and MTHSF The Rules are located to the LEFT of the page and also below. It is important to read BOTH sets. You are only required to fill out the permission slip provided below (exceptions are use of live animals, firearms, hazardous materials, etc.) Failure to comply with any/all rules and regulations will result in immediate disqualification. RULES: Students are allowed a Standard 3-Fold Science Project Display and what can fit within that space. You may need to take photos to displays certain items and include it on your board. Grades 1-12 can compete. The categories are as follows (may change depending on enrollment): Grades 1-2 Grades 3-4 Grades 5-8 Grades 9-12 NO liquids or anything that can spill and/or make a mess. If you damage part of the venue, you are responsible. Individual families are responsible for their own children, exhibits and personal contents. NO hazardous materials can be brought to science fair site. Set-up is required the day BEFORE the event. Please see the schedule and times and respect that. You MUST take everything with you when the Science Fair is over. Instructions on setting up will be available on-sight the day of the event. CLICK HERE FOR CONSENT FORM Parent permission is required. (See form on website). Parents are to sign the form provided and deliver day of set-up. The use of the scientific method is required for Grades 4-12. This display will be open to the public. Do NOT leave anything of value. Also understand display may be harmed. BASIC Science Fair Rules: http://school.discoveryeducation. com/sciencefaircentral/elmers/rules.html Basic Rules of a Fair Abstract — the abstract should be displayed on the front wing of the display board, in the lower left corner. The abstract should be a maximum of 250 words, with the addition of three references. Size of Display — Maximum 48 inches wide, 48 inches high, 30 inches deep. Organisms — no living creatures, including animals, plants, and microorganisms can be displayed without presenter AND parent. No type of cultured growth, spoiled food, or molds can be displayed without presenter AND parent. Tissue — no human or animal tissues can be displayed. Teeth, hair, nails, dried animal bones, histological sections and mounted slides are allowed. Specimen — no taxidermy parts, preserved animals, embryos, or dried plant material can be displayed. Photographs — no visual presentations of surgical techniques, dissections, necropsies or other lab techniques depicting vertebrate animals or humans in other that everyday conditions can be displayed. Solid Waste — no solid waste, soil or other waste material may be displayed. Chemicals — no chemicals of any kind, including water, can be displayed. Foodstuff — no human or animal food can be displayed without presenter AND parent. Sharp items — no syringes, needles, pipettes or other sharp instruments can be displayed. Controlled Substances — poisons, drugs, controlled substances, explosives, hazardous devices or weapons cannot be displayed. Dry Ice — dry ice or other solids that vaporize will not be displayed. Fire — no open flames or highly combustible materials are allowed. Tanks — tanks, full or empty, used for storage of combustible gases or liquids are not to be displayed. Machinery — no unshielded belts, chains, pulleys or other hazardous moving parts shall be displayed. Lasers — only class II lasers with proper warning labels displayed are allowed. Class III and IV are not allowed. Heat Source — materials heated above 100 degree F are not allowed without adequate insulation. Electric Current — no unshielded high voltage equipment, large vacuum tubes, ray-generating devices, bare wires and knife switches carrying current at more than 12 v, or exposed sparks will be allowed. Embellishments — awards, medals, business cards personal information and photographs are not allowed. Batteries — no open cell batteries may be displayed. By entering the Science Fair you agree to all rules, terms. Etc. Every participant will receive a certificate of participation. EMAIL ME AT: kochab@kochab.org FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. - |
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