If you are advising a student who is participating in an Intel
ISEF-affiliated science fair, you can use this checklist as a
guideline.
START EARLY!
Students should begin planning their science fair projects at
the beginning of the school year or even at the end of a school
year so that they can work over the summer.
Participate in a school science fair.
- Follow guidelines for your school, but if your students are
considering entry into a local Intel ISEF-affiliated fair,
you must comply with International Rules as well.
- Work with your school science fair coordinator to avoid conflicts
between dates for your school fair and the local affiliated
Intel ISEF fair.
Participate in a local Intel ISEF-affiliated
fair
- Contact the fair to learn about possible workshops or clinics
and encourage students and parents to attend.
- Prepare a student timeline with key dates.
- Encourage students to select a topic for their research project
and direct them to research sources.
- Approve projects and direct students to fill out a research
plan. Research plans must be submitted and approved prior to
the start of the project. Refer to the Intel ISEF student handbook
for forms and guidelines.
- Review judging expectations with your students. Let them
know how their projects will be evaluated.
- If possible, schedule time with your science fair coordinator
for students to work on their project boards after school.
Recruit parent volunteers to help with project completion at
after school sessions.
- Hold a classroom science fair to help students practice their
project presentations and to polish and edit their project.
- Compete at your local Intel ISEF-affiliated fair. Celebrate
your student’s accomplishments.
- If a project is selected for the Intel ISEF, help your student(s)
polish their presentations before heading to the Intel ISEF.
