2009 cgrse rule booklet v3

8/6/2019 2009 CGRSE Rule Booklet v3

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COASTAL GEORGIA REGIONALSCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR

In affiliation with theGeorgia Science & Engineering Fair,

Intel International Science & Engineering Fair,and the

Society for Science & the Public (formerly Science Services, Inc.)

COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA

HOWARD COFFIN GYMNASIUMFebruary 25-28, 2009


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Topic Page

What is the Science and Engineering Fair? 3Who is eligible to enter? 3

How to enter 4Classification of Projects 5Important Dates and Deadlines 5CGRSEF 2009 Schedule of Events 7Contact Information 8SRC/IRB Guidelines 10Project Display and Safety 11Elementary Judging Criteria 14Junior/Senior Judging Criteria 17Junior/Senior Judging Score Sheet 19Awards 20

Forms for Junior/Senior Projects 22Tips to Encourage Participation 25Most Common Paperwork Problems 26Practice for Judging 27My Science and Engineering Fair Evaluation 28Teacher Evaluation of Project 29Entry Form 30Elementary Projects Kickoff Meeting Agenda 31Junior/Senior Projects Kickoff Meeting Agenda 32Elementary Affiliation Form 33Elementary Application for Certification 34Junior/Senior Affiliation Form 35Junior/Senior Application for Certification 36Junior/Senior SRC/IRB Documentation Form 38


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This booklet contains specific information for the Coastal Georgia Regional Science andEngineering Fair (CGRSEF). We adhere to all rules and guidelines set up by the GeorgiaScience and Engineering Fair (GSEF) and the International Science and EngineeringFair (ISEF). Both GSEF and ISEF have excellent websites which provide detailedinformation on rules and guidelines.

GSEF web sitehttp://www.uga.edu/oasp/Science%20Fair/GSEF%20Home.html

ISEF web site http://www.sciserv.org/isef/

WHAT IS THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR?

The Coastal Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair is one of a number of learningopportunities which helps young people meet the challenges of the future. It provides a stage themiddle school and high school students in this area can demonstrate their serious contributions to the

advancement of science and engineering. It also provides the winners of elementary school sciencefairs the opportunity to compete and to display their projects at the regional level.

WHY ENTER THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR?

By participation in the fair, students learn how to isolate and solve important problems, all within theframework of organized logical thought and study. In addition, current Georgia PerformanceStandards (GPS) suggest for biology:

Hands-on, student-centered, and inquiry-based approaches should be the emphases ofinstructionand instruction should extend beyond the curriculum to meet the student needs.

-Biology Standards (http://www.georgiastandards.org/science.aspx)

In regards to all science, the Executive Summary of the GPS states:

There is also a large emphasis on the process of science at all grade levels. Our goal is forstudents to Do Science, not View Science. This is emphasized throughout the task lists andstudent work. A student cannot simply learn scienceit must be experienced in order to bemeaningful and mastered.

-Executive Summary (http://www.georgiastandards.org/science.aspx)

Keeping these guidelines in mind, it should be evident that participating in science fairs is in alignmentwith the educational goals of the state of Georgia.

The local school fair provides the initial opportunity for students to exhibit their research projects.Projects which show merit can be entered in the regional fair. Approximately thirty winners at theregional fair are then selected to compete in the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair held at theAthens Classic Center in Athens, GA, April 1-4, 2009. The Grand Prize winners of the regionalscience fair will also compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair May 10-15,2009, in Reno, NV pending meritorious projects and appropriate funding. At all of these fairs, thestudent's work is judged by professional scientists who not only look for an attractive functionalpresentation, but more importantly, for the contribution the work has made to new information and thebasic understanding the students have for their research.


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WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR?

Projects will be accepted for the Coastal Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair only if theyhave successfully competed in their local school fair. Students from public, private, parochial andhome schools which comply with the Health, Education, and Welfare Department regulations, pay a

registration fee, and who meet the following conditions are eligible for entry. Students may enter onlyone exhibit. Students may receive guidance and information from others, but all work, investigations,and derived data must be their own.

Projects are judged at the regional level, and the judging for grades 6-12 involves individual studentinterviews. Please note that "Junior Division" projects are 6 - 8 grade projects, and "SeniorDivision" projects are those in grades 9 - 12. Elementary Division projects are 4 - 5 grade projectswhich will be judged (no student interviews) for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for each gradelevel on individual projects (no team projects will receive place awards), as well as various specialawards. Students with Elementary level projects (grades 4-5) should not be present duringjudging of projects.

At the Regional Science Fair, team, individual, or class projects will be accepted and judged. Pleasenote: NO Place Awards will be given for team projects at the Elementary level. Each team mayhave two or three members.* A team leader must be designated. All members on a Jr/Sr teamproject must attend the regional fair and participate in the judges interviews. For furtherinformation on rules for team projects, see page 7 of section II of the GSEF booklet.(http://www.uga.edu/oasp/Science%20Fair/GSEF%20Home.html, then click on Rulebook)

*At the elementary level, larger team or class projects may be entered.

HOW TO ENTER

Quotas: Elementary schools will be limited to a total of four (4) projects per school.Middle schools will be limited to a total of fifteen (15) projects per school.High schools will be limited to a total of thirty-five (35) projects per school.

Elementary (4-5): Submit one official entry form per project (individual, team or class) along withthe entry fee of $5 per project. You may make copies of the official entry form found on the last pageof this booklet.

Junior (6-8) or Senior (9-12): Any individual or team must submit an official entry form (see lastpage of this booklet), attach Xerox copies of abstract, all other required forms (1A, 1B, Checklist,etc.), and an entry fee of $10 per person. Required forms must be 2008/2009 forms (61ST GSEF or2009 ISEF), and they must be complete with all required signatures. Be aware that there are forms

with dates that MUST be prior to the start of experimentation. The student must keep all originalforms. Please make sure that all Xerox copies are of good quality and readable . Forms can befound at http://www.uga.edu/oasp/Science%20Fair/GSEF%20Home.html, and then click onForms.

Special forms involving vertebrates, human subjects, risk assessment, DNA, and tissue researchmust be attached to the entry form. Projects will be reviewed by the Scientific Review Committee priorto the regional fair. All applications which are incomplete will be returned to the sponsoringteacher. Projects not conforming to all rules will be disqualified. The Scientific Review Committee hasthe right to accept or decline any entry for cause.


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CLASSIFICATION OF PROJECTS

Exhibitors should assume responsibility for their classification and choose the category to which theirproject belongs, or if desired, the regional Science Fair Committee will classify the exhibit based onthe abstract information.

Descriptions of each category can be found on the ISEF website:http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/students/research_categories.asp

1. Animal Sciences 10. Energy and Transportation2. Behavioral & Social Sciences 11. Environmental Management3. Biochemistry 12. Environmental Sciences4. Cellular and Molecular Biology 13. Mathematical Sciences5. Chemistry 14. Medicine and Health Sciences6. Computer Science 15. Microbiology7. Earth and Planetary Science 16. Physics and Astronomy8. Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical 17. Plant Sciences9. Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Wednesday9/17/2008

4:30-5:30PM

Elementary Projects (Grades 4-5)Teachers Kick-Off Meeting in the Science Lecture Room(SB150) in the Science Building on CCG campus in Brunswick.Refreshments at 4PM.

Thursday9/18/2008

4:30-5:30PM

Junior/Senior Projects (Grades 6-12)Teachers Kick-Off Meeting in the Science Lecture Room

(SB150) in the Science Building on CCG campus in Brunswick.Refreshments at 4PM.

Thursday9/25/20085:00PM

CGRSEF Affiliation Deadline: Last day to submit schoolaffiliation papers. We need to know by this date which schools willbe participating in the regional fair. These must be sent to theDivision Office at College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick(fax: 912-264-7280)

Tuesday1/27/2009

Last Day to Hold School Science Fairs

Thursday2/5/20095:00PM

Deadline for submitting paper copies of exhibit entry formsand fees. Please submit a printed copy of the entry form PLUSany other required forms for your students projects (attach to theentry form, if applicable). These must be sent to the DivisionOffice at College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick (fax: 912-264-7280)


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Complete one entry form per project (EVEN TEAM PROJECTS). (Please Note: A social securitynumber may be requested at a later date in order to issue some awards.) Attach copies of abstractand all other required certification forms. Elementary Fees: $5.00 per project.Junior/Senior Fees:$10.00per person, whether individual or part of a team. Quotas: up to 4 projects per elementaryschool, up to 15 projects per middle school, and up to 35 projects per high school . Pleaseinform us BEFORE January 27, 2009 if your schools anticipated numbers are substantially higher orlower than they were last year.

All entry forms MUST be received by Dr. Mark Pilgrim (Science Fair Director) or JoanRozmarynoski (Division Secretary) by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009. The entry feesmust accompany all entries from each school.

Coastal Georgia Regional Science and Engineering FairDr. Mark PilgrimCollege of Coastal GeorgiaDivision of Mathematics, Science, and Physical Education3700 Altama AveBrunswick, GA 31520-3644Fax: (912) 264-7280

Entries (including all required paperwork and fees) may be hand delivered to Joan Rozmarynoski,Division Secretary, in the Division office (Science Bldg. #151, CCG campus in Brunswick), handdelivered to Dr. Mark Pilgrim (Science Bldg. #258, CCG campus in Brunswick), mailed/faxed to theabove address, OR hand delivered to the Camden Center in a envelope clearly addressed to JoanRozmarynoski or Dr. Mark Pilgrim to be sent to Brunswick. Indicate school, science fair director, e-mail address, or fax on envelope in which entries are placed. Confirmation of receipt of yourentries will be done via e-mail. To process the forms more efficiently, all forms from any one schoolmust be submitted at the same time, along with one check per school. ALL forms which are nottyped, printed legibly, OR FILLED OUT COMPLETELY will be returned to the sponsoringteacher.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGBLE TOADVANCE TO GSEF OR ISEF (REGARDLESS OF POST-MARK DATE, IF FORMS ARE MAILED).PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 3-4 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE DEADLINE IF YOU ARE MAILINGFORMS.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEACHER/SCIENCE FAIR COORDINATOR AT YOURSCHOOL TO VERIFY ALL FORMS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED, BY CALLING JOANROZMARYNOSKI AT (912) 279-5876.


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CGRSEF February 25-28, 2009SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday2/25/09

3-5 PM

PROJECT SET-UP:College of Coastal Georgia Gym in Brunswick is open for project set-upfor all schools. Projects must be set up at this time. ALL students

must have their projects approved by the Safety Committee beforeleaving the gym.

Thursday2/26/09

11:15AM 4PM

PROJECT JUDGING & COLLEGE ACTIVITIES:

11:15-11:45AM Students Lunch

12-2:30PM Judges Interview Students(6-12 grades students should be standing attheir projects at noon)

12-4PM Activities for students and teachers plannedby the College of Coastal Georgia

Friday2/27/09

9AM 4PM

PROJECT VIEWING FOR THE PUBLIC:Science Fair is open to the public. School groups are encouraged toattend. Tours for groups can be scheduled by contacting JoanRozmarynoski in the Division Office at (912) 279-5875. (Award resultswill be sent out via email.)

Saturday2/28/09

9AM 5PM

PROJECT AWARDS: Science Fair is open to the public 8-10AM.

10-11AM Elementary Awards Ceremony at the Southeast GeorgiaConference Center, College of Coastal Georgia,Brunswick. The public is welcome!

11AM-12PM Junior & Senior Division Awards Ceremony at theSoutheast Georgia Conference Center, College ofCoastal Georgia, Brunswick. The public is welcome!

12-3PM Meeting of State Science Fair Representatives andAlternates in the Science Building Room 150, College ofCoastal Georgia, Brunswick. ALL GSEF PAPERWORKNEEDS TO BE OBTAINED AT THIS MEETING. Thismeeting will immediately follow the awards ceremony.Lunch will be provided to the State Fair Representativesand Alternates.

12-5PM STUDENTS MUST REMOVE THEIR PROJECTSFROM THE GYM.PROJECTS MAY NOT BE REMOVED EARLY!


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CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Mark Pilgrim, Director (912) 279-5920Biology, CCG [email protected]

Ms. Mary Fowler (912) 279-5877Administrative Asst, CCG [email protected]

Fax: (912) 264-7280

Ms. Joan Rozmarynoski (912) 279-5876Sr. Secretary, CCG [email protected]

Fax: (912) 264-7280

Ms. Patricia Rugaber, Awards Coordinator (912) 279-5928Biology, CCG [email protected]

Mr. Lewis May, Elementary Judging Coordinator (912) 279-5927Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Mr. Patrick Stephenson, Food Committee Coordinator (912) 510-3345

Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Mr. James Carpenter, Junior/Senior Judging Coordinator (912) 279-5916Biology, CCG [email protected]

Dr. Keith Belcher, Scientific Review Coordinator (912) 279-5922Division Chair and Biology, CCG [email protected]

Mr. Alexey Petrenko, Set Up Committee Coordinator (912) 279-5925Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Ms. Jenny McDonald, Student Assistants Coordinator (912) 279-5924Science Lab Coordinator, CCG [email protected]

Ms. Teresa Peeples, Treasurer (912) 279-5840Physical Education, CCG [email protected]

Ms. Katie Berhow, Judging & Communications/Publicity Committee (912) 510-3344Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Ms. Melissa Canady, Awards Committee (912) 279-5961Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Mr. Young Doo Cho, Scientific Review Committee (912) 279-5923Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Mr. Gerald Cox, Set-up Committee (912) 279-5845

Physical Education, CCG [email protected]

Ms. Sheila Ledford, Awards Committee (912) 279-5959Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Dr. Roger Lloyd, Scientific Review Committee (912) 279-5875Biology, CCG [email protected]

Dr. Ntungwa Maasha, Set-up Committee (912) 279-5932Physics, Geology, and Astronomy, CCG [email protected]


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Mr. Joe Peeples, Communications/Publicity Committee (912) 279-5841Physical Education, CCG [email protected]

Mr. Ward Shaffer, Check-in & Judging Committee (912) 279-5921Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Mr. Chuck Sterner, Communications/Publicity Committee (912) 279-5926

Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Mr. Treg Thompson, Photographer (912) 279-5962Mathematics, CCG [email protected]

Dr. Andrea Wallace, Awards Committee (912) 279-5931Chemistry, CCG [email protected]

Dr. Rebecca Yeomans, Elementary Judging (912) 279-5883Biology, CCG [email protected]

GSEF Contact:Joseph Allen, GSEF Director (706) 583-8264

UGA Office of Special Academic Programs [email protected]. 209 Biological Sciences Building FAX: (706) 542-1991Athens, GA 30602-2609

There is additional information regarding science fairs and science projects available at the followingwebsites:

GSEF web site -http://www.uga.edu/oasp/Science%20Fair/GSEF%20Home.html

ISEF web site - www.sciserv.org/isef/


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SCIENTIFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE (SRC) / INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) GUIDELINES

These guidelines are to assist you in filling out your schools SRC/IRB documentation (required for Junior/Senioronly), which each school submits with the affiliation agreement (Elementary and Junior/Senior must submit anaffiliation agreement.) Deadline: Thursday, September 25, 2008.

What projects require approval prior to research from a school SRC? Any project involving humans,animals, pathogens, controlled substances, recombinant DNA, or tissues requires approval prior to beginning

research.

What projects require approval prior to research from a school IRB? Any project involving humansrequires prior approval prior to beginning research.

Each schools SRC/IRB reviews and approves student projects before and after experimentation. A combinedSRC/IRB should be established at the school level to deal with human research projects. If this is not possible,the teacher/school should contact the Regional Fair Director for assistance in the evaluation of human researchprior to experimentation.

1. The School or sponsoring institution is REQUIRED to form a Scientific Review Committee (SRC)made up of the following:

a. a Biomedical Scientist (PhD, MD, DDS, or DO)

b. a Science Teacher, andc. an Animal Care Specialist.

2. The purpose(s) of an SRC are:a. to PRE-approve experimental procedures of projects involving human subjects, nonhuman

vertebrates, pathogens, controlled substances, recombinant DNA, and human/animal tissue.b. to POST-review procedures and safety rules for above projects.c. to review all remaining projects to make sure students followed applicable rules.

3. The School or sponsoring institution must provide an Institutional Review Board (IRB) made upof the following:

a. a science teacher, a school administrator, and one of the following:b. a psychologist, OR

c. a psychiatrist, medical doctor, physicians assistant, or registered nurse.

4. The purpose(s) of an IRB are:a. to evaluate the potential physical or psychological risk of research involving human subjects.

The IRB may becombined with the SRC to form one Review Committee for all projects just by adding oneperson from the list of human subjects reviewer above.

*The mandatory requirement that the psychologist possesses a license has been removed. A schoolpsychologist may serve in this position.

Other notes:1. A fourth member should always be available, if needed, as a substitute.2. One member must be familiar with proper animal care.3. For human subjects under age 18, student researchers must obtain informed written consent

from all subjects and parent/guardian. This is a Federal law.4. If the student lives in a rural area and does not have access to a degreed biomedical scientist, the

student or SRC must enlist the services of someone from another geographic area. The Rules andnecessary forms should be sent to that person so he or she is familiar with the procedures.

5. Neither the Adult Sponsor nor the Qualified Scientist who oversees a specific project is permitted toserve on the SRC or IRB reviewing that project. Consequently, neither the Adult Sponsor nor theQualified Scientist may sign the SRC portion of 1B Approval Form. This eliminates conflict of interest.

6. For more information, see 2009 GSEF booklet.


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PROJECT DISPLAY & SAFETY RULES(Also see Rules of the GSEF/ISEF listed on the respective websites)

Special Requests

A request on the entry form MUST be made if an exhibit needs an electrical outlet, or if there are any otheraccommodations needed. Exhibitors are required to furnish their own 25-foot grounded electricalextension cord necessary to reach floor-located power connections. All decisions, regarding the grantingof special requests, are left to the discretion of the Fair Committee. See GSEF rules regarding maximum size ofdisplay. Electricity requirements for projects must be justified at the level of GSEF or ISEF. Electricity forlighting on projects will not be permitted. Laptops may be used with projects after approval of the SetupCommittee.

Display of Project

Please contact either of the following with any questions regarding the Intel

ISEF Display and SafetyRegulations:Visit http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/rules/safdisp.pdfor contact: Scientific Review Committee Chairperson, Dr. Keith Belcher at [email protected]

Display and Safety Committee Chair, ISEF, John O. Cole at [email protected]

NOT Allowed at Project or in Booth

1. Living organisms, including plants.2. Taxidermy specimens or parts.3. Preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals.4. Human or animal food.5. Human/animal parts or body fluids (for example, blood, urine).6. Plant materials (living, dead, or preserved) which are in their raw, unprocessed, or non-manufactured

state. Exception: manufactured construction materials used in building the project or display.7. All chemicals including water. Exceptions: water integral to an enclosed apparatus or water supplied by

the Display and Safety Committee.8. All hazardous substances or devices [for example, poisons, drugs, firearms, weapons, ammunition,

reloading devices, and lasers (as indicated in item 5 in the section of these rules entitled Allowed at

Project or in Booth BUT with the Restrictions Indicated)]..9. Dry ice or other sublimating solids.10. Sharp items--for example, syringes, needles, pipettes, knives, and arrows.11. Flames or highly flammable materials.12. Batteries with open-top cells.13. Awards, medals, business cards, flags, endorsements and/or acknowledgmentsgraphic or written

unless the item(s) are an integral part of the project (Exception: Intel

ISEF medal(s) may be worn at alltimes.)

14. Photographs or other visual presentations depicting vertebrate animals in surgical techniques,dissections, necropsies, or other lab procedures.

15. Active Internet or e-mail connections as part of displaying or operating the project at the Intel

ISEF16. Prior years written material or visual depictions on the vertical display board. [Exception: the project

title displayed in the Finalists booth may mention years or which year the project is (for example, YearTwo of an Ongoing Study)]. Continuation projects must have the Continuation Project Form (7)vertically displayed.

17. Glass or glass objects--unless deemed to be an integral and necessary part of the project by the Displayand Safety Committee. Exception: glass that is an integral part of a commercial product--such as acomputer screen.

18. Any apparatus deemed unsafe by the Scientific Review Committee, the Display and Safety Committee,or Society for Science & the Public--for example, large vacuum tubes or dangerous ray-generatingdevices, empty tanks that previously contained combustible liquids or gases, pressurized tanks, etc.


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Allowedat Project or in Booth BUT with the Restrictions Indicated

1. Soil, sand, rock, and/or waste samples--if permanently encased in a slab of acrylic.2. Postal addresses, www and e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers of

Finalist only.3. Photographs and/or visual depictions if:

a. They are not deemed offensive or inappropriate by the Scientific Review Committee,

the Display and Safety Committee, or Society for Science & the Public. This includes,but is not limited to, visually offensive photographs or visual depictions ofintervertebrate or vertebrate animals, including humans. The decision by any one ofthe groups mentioned above is final.

b. They have credit lines of origin (Photograph taken by or Image taken from). Ifall photographs being displayed were taken by the Finalist or are from the samesource, one credit line prominently displayed is sufficient.

c. They are from the Internet, magazines, newspapers, journals, etc., and credit lines areattached. If all photographs/images are from the same source, one credit prominentlydisplayed is sufficient.

d. They are photographs or visual depictions of the Finalist.e. They are photographs of human subjects with signed consent forms visible at the

project or in the booth. Human Subjects Form 4 or equivalent photo release signed bythe subject must be included in paperwork and properly checked on the Intel ISEFOfficial Abstract and Certification.

4. Any apparatus with unshielded belts, pulleys, chains, or moving parts with tension or pinchpoints--if for display only and not operated.

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To be displayed, all projects SHOULD contain the following:

ALL PROJECTS (ELEMENTARY AND JR/SR):1. A scientific log that records the day by day events of your experimentation. This must be a

bound (stitched) notebook written in blue or black ink.

2. A display following the project basic rules and safety regulations. For more information, see

Visual Display in GSEF booklet.

3. (Optional, but strongly recommended for Elementary projects; Required for Jr./Sr. Projects). Ascientific research paper which supports the research you have done. It should include: TitlePage, Table of Contents, Purpose and Acknowledgments, Review of Literature, Materials,Procedures, Results, Conclusions or Discussion, and Bibliography. No project will be eligibleto advance to GSEF unless a research paper is included in the project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR JR/SR PROJECTS ONLY:4. A notebook containing all of the required forms:

a. Form 1 Checklist for Adult Sponsorb. Form 1A Student Checklist (use same form for individual or team projects)

c. Form 1B Approval Formd. Research Plan Forme. Abstract - the abstract is a shortened version (max. 250 words) of your research. The

abstract must be on the OFFICIAL GSEF ABSTRACT FORM, which is located on the2009 GSEF OR ISEF website,(http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/document/abstrct.pdf). It must be typed with 12point type, and printed out. It must NOT be displayed on the project board. Ifphotocopied on the form--it will not be accepted.

f. other forms as applicableAll of these forms are in addition to the copies submitted withthe entry form.Students must retain original forms - the entry form and the notebook shouldcontain copies only.

5. All special forms required for research must be located at the project in a notebook but NOTdisplayed.


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CRITERIA FOR JUDGING EXHIBITS

ELEMENTARY JUDGINGThe judges will use the following criteria in judging Elementary projects.

ELEMENTARY SCORE SHEET

PROBLEM STATEMENT0 You have no problem statement or question.1 Your problem statement is not complete.2 Your problem statement does not make sense to thejudge.3 Your problem statement is complete and is well written.4 Your problem statement is complete, well written, and grammatically correct.5 Your problem statement is complete, well written, grammatically correct, and

shows imagination. You have a new or different idea.

HYPOTHESIS0 You have no hypothesis.1 Your hypothesis is not complete.2 Your hypothesis does not make sense to thejudge.

3 Your hypothesis is really a research question that could be answered by looking forinformation and writing up a report.

4 Your hypothesis is well written, logical, and is appropriate for your grade level.5 Your hypothesis is well written, logical, and is new or creative. Your idea is

your own and is not one that has been used many times.

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN0 Your project appears not to have an experimental design.1 Your project looks like you might have a experimental design, but it does not make sense

to thejudge.2 Your experimental design identifies the variables but there are too many variables and they

lack the proper controls. Its best to compare only 2 thingsfor example, plant #1 gets

sunlight and plant #2 gets no sunlight.3 Your experimental design consists of a few, well-defined variables but there are no proper

controls for the variables. Clearly identify what you will do to one variable and will not do tothe other variable.

4 Your experimental design is adequate, clearly identifies the variables, and has the propercontrols for those variables.

5 Your experimental design is outstanding, clearly identifies the variables, and has theproper controls.

EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES: Your procedure or steps should read like steps toassemble a toy (1, 2, 3, etc.).0 You did not list your procedures or steps.

1 You only listed part of your procedures or steps.2 Your procedures or steps are complete, but not listed in a logical order or not well-written,with grammatical errors.

3 Your procedures or steps are complete, listed in a logical order, are grammatically correctand are easy for ajudgeto understand.

4 Your procedures or steps are complete, listed in a logical order, are grammatically correct,well-written, and are easy for a studentto understand.

5 Your procedures or steps are complete, listed in a logical order, are grammatically correct,well-written, and are easy for almost anyoneto understand.


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MATERIALS AND MEASUREMENTS0 You did not list the materials that you used.1 You only listed some of the materials, or you did not include measurements.2 You listed all materials used, but your measurements are not clear.3 You listed all materials and measurements are clear.4 You listed all materials, but your measurements are in US standards--cups,

ounces, inches, etc.5 You listed all materials, and your measurements were made precisely using metric

standards--centimeters, grams, meters, liters, etc.

PROJECT PRESENTATION: Is your project arranged in a logical order?0 Your project does not have any logical order.1 Your project has correct parts but not in right places.2 Your project has correct parts but is not neat.3 Your project is cluttered and not arranged well.4 Your project is neat and arranged well.5 Your project is neat, grammatically correct, and has good use of color and space.

BACKGROUND RESEARCH: Did you include some background informationabout your topic?0 You provided no evidence of background research on your topic.1 You provided very little information about your topic.2 You provided some information, but its hard for the judge to understand.3 You provided some information that you got from magazines, newspapers, and

encyclopedias.4 You provided some information that you got from science magazines, internet,

science trade books, etc.5 You provided information from more than one scientific source and you named

them in a bibliography (grade appropriate).

LOGBOOK: It must be hand-written in blue or black ink and may include graphpages.0 You have not included a logbook or journal.1 You made a simple logbook or journal.2 You used a spiral notebook, or other notebook, in which the pages can be

removed.3 You used a composition notebook and you kept some records of your work.4 You wrote in your logbook and dated every log entry.5 You kept your logbook or journal like a diary. You wrote in it almost every day.

You wrote the date every time you worked on your project. You made sketches ordiagrams of what you were doing.

NOTE: Your Science Log is NOT supposed to be picture perfect. Judges are looking forevidence that you are learning from the inquiry process and that you learned from yourmistakes. So do NOT erase or scribble over mistakes. Just cross them out and keep going.The best logs are dated daily and have little sketches or diagrams--for example: sketch of ballbouncing with measurements or sketches of daily seed growth.


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DATA COLLECTION AND DISPLAY (data sheets, charts, diagrams)0 You did not use any charts, tables, diagrams, or a graphic organizer to illustrate

your data.1 You used some data, but ajudgedoes not understand it.2 You used some data, but it does not go with the rest of your project.3 Your data is accurate and easy for ajudgeto understand.4 Your use of data is accurate and labeled correctly--charts, graphs, etc. have title

and key.5 Your use of data shows that you did the experiment more than one time.

ORIGINALITY: To what degree is the work effort, idea, or amount of participationthat of the student(s) alone?0 Your project looks like you copied it from a book or that an adult did it for you.1 Your project looks like a adult might have helped you with difficult parts.2 Your project looks like you did most of the work.3 Your project looks like you did this by your self or with your group.4 Your writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct on the whole project.5 Your writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct on the whole project

and your idea is new or innovative.

_______ Total points (50 pts. Maximum) (revised 9/7/2006)

Polly Cox, Georgia Science and Engineering Fair Teacher of the YearClelia Scott, Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math TeachingDr. Mark Pilgrim, Director, Coastal Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair Director


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JUNIOR / SENIOR JUDGING

The judges will use the following criteria in judging the exhibits. Check to see if you can answer thefollowing questions concerning your project.

Evaluation Criteria for Category JudgingThe criteria and questions below are used by the Grand Awards Judges of the Intel ISEF and are

suggested as a guide for your category judging. Scientific Thought and Engineering Goals areseparated into IIa. and IIb. for appropriate use by category. There are also added questions for teamprojects.

I. Creative Ability1. Does the project show creative ability and originality in the questions asked?

a. The approach to solving the problem? The analysis of the data? The interpretation ofthe data?

b. The use of equipment? The construction or design of new equipment?2. Creative research should support an investigation and help answer a question in an original

way.3. A creative contribution promotes an efficient and reliable method for solving a problem. When

evaluating projects, it is important to distinguish between gadgeteering and ingenuity.

IIa. Scientific ThoughtIf its an engineering project, the appropriate questions are those found in IIb. Engineering Goals.

1. Is the problem stated clearly and unambiguously?2. Was the problem sufficiently limited to allow plausible approach? Good scientists can identify

important problems capable of solutions.3. Was there a procedural plan for obtaining a solution?4. Are the variables clearly recognized and defined?5. If controls were necessary, did the student recognize their need and were they correctly used?6. Is there adequate data to support the conclusions?7. Does the finalist/team recognize the datas limitations?

8. Does the finalist/team understand the projects ties to related research?9. Does the finalist/team have an idea of what further research is warranted?10. Did the finalist/team cite scientific literature, or only popular literature--i.e., local newspapers,

Readers Digest?

IIb. Engineering Goals1. Does the project have a clear objective?2. Is the objective relevant to the potential users needs?3. Is the solution workable? Acceptable to the potential user? Economically feasible?4. Could the solution be utilized successfully in design or construction of an end product?5. Is the solution a significant improvement over previous alternatives?6. Has the solution been tested for performance under the conditions of use?

III. Thoroughness1. Was the purpose carried out to completion within the scope of the original intent?2. How extensively was the problem covered?3. Are the conclusions based on a single experiment or replication?4. How complete are the project notes?5. Is the finalist/team aware of other approaches or theories?6. How much time did the finalist/team spend on the project?7. Is the finalist/team familiar with scientific literature in the studied field?


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IV. Skill1. Does the finalist/team have the required laboratory, computation, observational and design

skills to obtain supporting data?2. Where was the project performed--i.e., home, school laboratory, university laboratory? Did the

finalist/team receive assistance from parents, teachers, scientists or engineers?3. Was the project completed under adult supervision, or did the finalist/team work largely alone?

4. Where did the equipment come from? Was it built independently by the finalist/team? Was itobtained on loan? Was it part of a laboratory where the finalist/team worked?

V. Clarity1. How clearly does the finalist discuss his/her project and explain the purpose, procedure, and

conclusions? Watch out for memorized speeches that reflect little understanding of principles.2. Does the written material reflect the finalists/teams understanding of the research?3. Are the important phases of the project presented in an orderly manner?4. How clearly is the data presented?5. How clearly are the results presented?6. How well does the project display explain the project?7. Was the presentation done in a forthright manner, without tricks or gadgets?

8. Did the finalist/team perform all the project work, or did someone help?

VI. Teamwork1. Are the tasks and contributions of each team member clearly outlined?2. Was each team member fully involved with the project, and is each member familiar with all

aspects?3. Does the final work reflect the coordinated efforts of all team members?


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JUNIOR/SENIOR PROJECT JUDGE SCORE SHEET

COASTAL GEORGIA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR SCORE SHEET

Space: Title:

Category: Name:

Teacher: School:

Grade:These comments to be read by students & teachers

JUDGING AREAS* & COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS/CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

CREATIVE ABILITY: originality, new methods, construction/design, materials used, new conclusions.Comments:

SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT: clear purpose & objective, searched for related facts, development of hypothesis, controlled &accurate observations, sufficient data, data tested for accuracy, conclusions limited to data or ENGINEERING GOALS: isobjective clear, useful; solution workable, acceptable, and economic, improvement over existing methods, solution wastested.Comments:

THOROUGHNESS: purpose carried out, problem completely covered, conclusions based on single replication experiment,complete notes/logbook, student(s) aware of other approaches/theories, familiar with related literature.Comments:

SKILLS: does student(s) have skills to do work, where was the project done, was assistance received, and if so, fromwhom, was there a reasonable amount?Comments:

CLARITY/KNOWLEDGE: was student(s) able to discuss project, does written material reflect understanding, presented inan orderly manner, clear data/results, exhibit is self-explanatory, was all work done by student(s)?Comments:


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AWARDS

Certificates of Recognition are awarded to all students who qualify for the Coastal Georgia RegionalScience and Engineering Fair (grades 4-12).

Elementary Ribbons Blue ribbons are awarded to all elementary students (individuals and team

members).

Elementary Overall Awards - Special ribbons and trophies are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place forindividual projects at each grade level (grades 4 and 5). Elementary team projects will receive a blueribbon but are not eligible for overall awards.

Junior and Senior Division (grades 6-12) Ribbons - These are the small ribbons which are placedon every Jr. and Sr. project at the CGRSEF. They are based on points awarded by the judges.Therefore, the number and distribution of blue, red, and yellow across categories will vary.

Blue Ribbon First PlaceRed Ribbon Second Place

Yellow Ribbon Third Place

Jr./Sr. Category Winners - A winner, one Junior and one Senior, in each of the seventeen officialcategories as well as the best Jr. and Sr. team project receive a special ribbon.

Jr./Sr. Division Winners - Eight awards, consisting of a special ribbon and a plaque, are providedeach year. These are awarded to a winner and runner-up in the following divisions: Senior DivisionLife Science, Senior Division Physical Science, Junior Division Life Science, and Junior DivisionPhysical Science.

Jr./Sr. Overall Winners: A special ribbon and trophy are awarded to one Overall Winner and oneOverall Runner-Up.

State Representatives Depending on an annual quota received from GSEF, approximately thirtyprojects and ten alternates are selected on the basis of merit. Senior qualifiers maybe blue or redribbon winners. Junior Division participants (individual or teams) mustbe blue ribbon winners toqualify for State. ***Note that receiving a blue ribbon at the Regional Fair or winning onescategory does not guarantee that a project will be chosen to go to State.

International Representatives - A maximum of two Senior projects (two individuals -- or -- oneindividual and one team) may be selected to advance to the Intel International Science & EngineeringFair. Please note that sending students to ISEF is contingent on meeting affiliation requirements forour region (a minimum number of high schools participating or a minimum number of Senior projects).

Special Awards - These vary from year to year. Special awards contingent on regional affiliation withISEF are marked with an asterisk (*) below. The following have been awarded in recent years:

Altamaha RiverkeeperAmerican Meteorological Society*American Psychological Association*Anderson-Waters Marine Science (Elementary, Jr., Sr.)ASM Materials Education Foundation*Association for Women Geoscientists*


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Awards of Promise (4th, 5th, and 6th grades)Best of Botany Award (Elementary)Coastal Georgia Audubon SocietyDr. William T. Lipscomb Science Fair Project Award, presented by the Glynn

Environmental CoalitionGlynn County Library Council Research AwardHerbert Hoover Presidential Library Association Young Engineer Award*

Intel Excellence in Computer Science*Mu Alpha Theta*National Society of Professional Engineers*Phi Delta Kappa (Elementary)Ricoh Corporation*Satilla Watershed, sponsored by Satilla Riverkeeper PrizeSociety for in VitroBiology*Southeastern District of Georgia Dental Association Medical/Dental

Awards of Excellence (Elementary, Jr., and Sr.)SSP Middle School Program (5th 8th grades)*Stockholm Junior Water Prize*U.S. Air Force*

U.S. Army*U.S. Department of Health and Human Services*U.S. Metric Association*U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps*


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REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS COMPETINGIN THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR DIVISIONS

Please be sure to complete all of the following where applicable. All Forms in three booklets* may bereproduced. Use 2009 forms only unless research began prior to June 1, 2008. For 2009 QuickRules Reference, see the GSEF booklet.

* (1) This booklet; (2) GSEF/ISEF Rules for Precollege Science Research: Guidelines for ScienceFairs 2009; and (3) International Rules booklet, 2009. Forms are also available to download and printfrom GSEFs website (http://www.uga.edu/oasp/Science%20Fair/GSEF%20Forms.html) or fromISEFs website (http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/document/index.asp)

FOR EACH JUNIOR/SENIOR PROJECT, THE FIRST 5 ITEMS BELOW MUSTBE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER

(additional forms as necessary)*** (Students must keep all original forms) ***

1. Coastal Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair Entry Form

2. Form 1: Checklist for Adult Sponsor / Safety Assessment Form3. Form 1A: Student Checklist / Research Plan (for individual and team projects)4. Form 1B: Approval Form5. Georgia Science and Engineering Fair Abstract

Other forms as needed:

6. Form 1C: Registered Research Institutional / Industrial Setting Form (e.g. university orschool lab, medical center, etc.)

7. Form 2: Qualified Scientist Form8. Form 3: Risk Assessment Form

Form 4: Human Subjects and Informed Consent Form9. Sample Informed Consent Statement10.Form 5: Vertebrate Animal Form (5A and 5B)11.Form 6A: Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Form12.Form 6B: Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form13.Form 7: Continuation Projects Form14.Abstract Form

**These forms are not meant to discourage students from participating. They are necessary forscientific research.

For further information, you may call any of the information resources.
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Forms Tips and Dates

The Intel ISEF forms constitute written documentation of what will occur in a research project. Theyare designed to provide the information that is needed to review the project to ensure compliance withthe Intel ISEF rules and with laws and regulations that apply to the project. The forms should be filledout and signed before any research takes place. (Only Forms 1C, 7, and the abstract are doneafter the research.) The dates of the signatures reflect when the approval or consent is given.

Form 1: Checklist for Adult Sponsor / Safety Assessment FormThe checklist is provided so that the adult sponsor can review what information (and therefore whichforms) must be provided. The date signed is the date that the sponsor first reviews the project plan.

Form 1A: Student Checklist / Research PlanExplain clearly and in detail what will be done in the research project.On this page, the student outlines what the project is about. Items that especially need to be clear arethe following:#5 Any project conducted in a similar area of research as previous projects should be considered acontinuation. If the project is a continuation, explain on Form 7 as completely as possible how theproject will differ from previous experimentation because ONLY a new and different research project

is allowed. (If based on previous research, the current year project must demonstrate significantprogress.)#6 Explain when the actual experimental procedure (not the background literature review) will beginand end because ONLY a 12-month project that occurred within the last 18 months before this IntelISEF is allowed.#7 Explain where the experimental research will be done: home, university, field. Pathogens mayNOT be cultured at home. Research animals must be housed in school or institutional settings only.Universities, research facilities, and industrial settings will require the additional documentation ofForm 1C to explain what was done at each facility.#9 Attach a research plan (next form).

Form 1B: Approval Form

These statements attest that each of these people (or committees) approves or consents to thisproject. The dates should be signed as described below:

A. Student Datethey attest that they understand the possible risks and they will read and followthe rules.

B. Parent/Guardian Datethey consent to their child doing this project.C. Adult Sponsor Dateindicates when they approved this project.D. SRC Approval BEFORE Date that the committee reviews this project BEFORE the

experimentation.E. Projects that must be pre-approved are research in these areas: human subjects, nonhuman

vertebrate animals, pathogenic agents, controlled substances, recombinant DNA, and humanor animal tissue.

F. SRC Approval AFTER Datethis applies only to projects that needed pre-approval by the

SRC but were done at a research institution and were pre-approved by that institution insteadof the SRC. Date signed indicates when the affiliated SRC approved this project after it wascompleted. Attach all documentation from the research institution showing approval of theproject.

G. Final SRC Approvalall projects must be reviewed by the SRC after the experimentation iscomplete and shortly BEFORE they compete in the affiliated fair. The date signed shows thedate that SRC gives final approval to this project.
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Form 1C: Registered Research Institutional / Industrial Setting FormThis form explains what the student researcher actually did and is signed after the project iscompleted. This form is only needed if the research was done at a research institution (university lab,for example) or in an industrial setting.

Form 2: Qualified Scientist FormOn this page, the scientist explains what will be done to oversee this project. The date signed

indicates the date that they approve this project (before experimentation takes place).

Form 3: Risk Assessment FormRequired for projects using hazardous chemicals, activities or devices or regulated substances. Mustbe completed prior to student experimentation.Page 21 GSEF & International Rules for Precollege Science Research: Guidelines for Science andEngineering Fairs / 2006-2007

Form 4: Human Subjects and Informed Consent FormThis page is filled out by the student researcher to explain to the IRB how the safety and well being ofthe test subjects will be ensured. The IRB reviews the project, checks the risk level and each membersigns with the date they approve this project. This review and the date signed must be BEFORE any

experimentation takes place.Copies of this form are used (for informed consent) to explain very completely to the research subjectand their parent (guardian) exactly what will happen to the subject in the project. Questionnaires,sample tests, etc., MUST be given to the IRB and to the parent/guardian. If they approve, they signwith the date that they approve. (Before the experiment begins) If a photo is to be displayed, theparticipant signs and dates it when they give permission.Sample Informed Consent Statement

Form 5: Vertebrate Animal Form (5A and 5B)This form is filled out by the student researcher and describes the housing and care for the animals.The bottom of the form is filled out by the supervisor or scientist and is signed and dated when theyapprove this project with these housing conditions. (Before experimentation begins)

Form 6A: Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents FormThis form is filled out by the student researcher and is required for all research involvingmicroorganisms, rDNA and fresh tissue, blood and body fluids. SRC/IACUC/IBC/RAC approvalrequired before experimentation. There is a section to be completed by the designated supervisor andothers to be completed by the fair's SRC.

Form 6B: Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue FormThis form is filled out by the student researcher and explains the source of the tissue. The designatedsupervisor must sign to show approval the use of this tissue and the date (before experimentation)that they approve.

Form 7: Continuation Projects FormAny project conducted by the student or team in a similar area of research as previous projects shouldbe considered a continuation. Explain as completely as possible how the project is different fromprevious experimentation because ONLY a new and different research project is allowed. (It can bebased on previous research, but must be new and different research.) Date signed is the date thestudent researcher is certifying that this information is correct.

Abstract Form (Only for regional fair use - ISEF finalists must use on-line system)The abstract is a summary written after experimentation that explains the project. The date signed isthe date the student researcher certifies that the statements are correct.
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Tips to Encourage Science Fair Participation

If you have talented students who are interested in science, here are some ways toencourage them to participate in a science fair.

In the Classroom

Introduce the science fair at the beginning of each semester and again, at the end of theschool year to get students interested in working on projects over the summer.

Determine a plan for working within a school's semester, or by scheduling time in scienceclasses, so that everyone can be encouraged to participate.

Stress hands-on labs with data collection in your science classes. This reinforcesconcepts and helps students learn the scientific method in a concrete fashion.

Urge research experiments, rather than models or collections. To continue on to an Intel

ISEF affiliated fair, only research experiments are allowed.

Require students to write up their lab experiments using the scientific method. Make surethey have all the parts of an experimental summary: question, hypothesis, materials,procedures, and results in chart/graph form, analysis, and conclusion.

Outside of the Classroom

Encourage students to pursue their individual interests within the scientific topic beinglearned, and to go beyond their classroom learning.

Start a science club to help students that are not currently enrolled in a science class andto provide extra-curricular opportunities in science exploration and discovery.

Be familiar with the Intel ISEF & GSEF Rules and Regulations so that you may adviseyour students. Hold a seminar to explain them.

Work with the community to connect students to mentors - at the local university, hospital,or veterinary practice.


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Most Common Paperwork Problems

1. Incomplete Research Plan 1Aa. Must include start and end dateb. Must include detailed research plan

c. Must have all work site information completed

2. Missing final SRC signature on the Approval Form 1Ba. The SRC must sign the bottom of 1B to demonstrate that the paper went through SRC

review prior to competition at the local, regional, and state level.

3. Incorrect or incomplete Abstracta. Must be in proper formatb. Must be without acknowledgmentsc. Must have checks properly marked and be signedd. Must properly reflect current year's work done by student

4. Missing Designated Supervisor Form 3a. This form must be completed for projects that involve chemicals, equipment, or otherhazards

b. Most often missing, often incomplete without description of safety precautions taken

5. Prior year's paperwork for continuationsa. Continuing projects, even those with clear demonstration of significant progress, must

provide prior year's researchb. Consider the project a continuation if prior work has been done in general research

area

PROBLEMS THAT MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE PROJECT FROM THEREGIONAL FAIR:

1. Vertebrate animal projects without proper SRC/IRB approval or lacking appropriatedetail in the research plan.

2. Human subject projects without evidence of proper prior approval or informedconsents.

3. Projects involving the culture of potentially-pathogenic and pathogenic agents withoutappropriate detail about materials cultured, methods, or location of culturing andstorage MUST NOT BE DONE IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT.

4. Continuing projects without enough detail in the research plan to demonstrate

significant progress, including an abstract that is often too similar to the one submittedthe previous year(s).

5. Projects that have eligibility questions regarding either the number of students involvedin the project (team to individual or too many team members), the longevity of theresearch involved, or the age of the participants.


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Practice for Judging

The Judging at a Regional Science & Engineering Fair is usually done by professionals in thefield, teachers, and professors. The style of questioning is informal and personal.

Usually 1 or 2 judges will come to you after they have read your display board. They want to

talk to you about your project. They want to find out how important this project is to you. Theyalso want to know if you learned anything new and if you did it yourself.

Some of the questions judges might ask:

1. Where did you get your idea?

2. What will you do next?

3. Why did you do ______________?

4. Why did you choose this project?

5. Who helped you?

6. What was the hardest thing to do?

7. What did you learn?

8. Were you surprised by anything?

Practice in front of your class, with your sponsor, or at home. Have them ask difficultquestions about your research so that you will be prepared for the judges.

Find out about the fair from your sponsor. Be on time and well dressed.

Bring the following to the Fair:

1. Finished Display Board2. Notebook with completed forms and Project Report3. Log Book

Good Luck!


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My Science & Engineering Fair Evaluation

Student Name____________________________ Date ___________________

Project Title _____________________________________________________

My project taught me

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

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The hardest thing to do on my project was

__________________________________________________________________________

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The part of my project that I enjoyed most was

__________________________________________________________________________

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I could have improved on

__________________________________________________________________________

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Next year I think I will________________________________________________________________

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Teacher Evaluation of Project

Student Name____________________________ Date ___________________

Project Title _____________________________________________________

Log book ____________________________________________________

Notebook ____________________________________________________

Abstract on Official Abstract Form_________________________________

Sponsor Checklist Form (1) signed and complete_____________________

Research Plan (1A) signed and complete ___________________________

Approval Form (1B) signed and complete

Any additional forms the project may require

Research Report with graphs and charts

Visual Display ________________________________________________

Communication about project_____________________________________

Comments: Attractive Informative


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ENTRY FORM Exhibit #__________________(Assigned at Regional Fair)

COASTAL GEORGIA REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIRFebruary 25-28, 2009 COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA

Enclose check made payable to CGRSEF 2009Elementary Projects (4-5 grades): $5.00 per projectJr/Sr Projects (6-12 grades): $10.00 per person

Deliver to:Joan Rozmarynoski or Dr. Mark PilgrimDivision Office, Science Bldg. 151

Phone (912) 279-5876, Fax (912) 264-7280Deadline for entries is5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009

(Check One) Individual Project: _________ Team Project: _________**

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY ALL INFORMATION BELOW:

Exhibitor's Name _____________________________________ ______________________ ______or Team Leader Last First Middle Initial

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address

___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________

City, State, Zip Phone _________ _______________________ _______________________________________________________________________

Age Grade Exhibitors School

Sponsoring Teacher (First and Last Name)_________________________________________________________

Title of Exhibit________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Adult Sponsor_________________________________________________________________________

Special Request: Electricity_______ Other (please specify) ________________

Classification: Please check the category in which you wish to compete: (Check one)

Jr/Sr Applicants ONLY: Attach copies (not originals) ofofficial abstract, Forms 1, 1A, 1B, and all other required forms.

FOR TEAM PROJECTS: ONLY ONE FORM PER TEAM IS REQUIRED. FILL OUT FORM WITH TEAM LEADERINFORMATION AND PROVIDE EACH TEAM MEMBER NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE #, AGE, AND GRADE ON THEBACKOFTHIS FORM.

****NOTE: By entering the CGRSEF, ALL students agree to abide by the scheduled times for setting up projects,being present for student interviews (Jr/Sr only), and take down of projects (Sat., Feb. 28, 2009, 12-5PM).

PROJECTS MAY NOT BE REMOVED EARLY!

___1 Animal Sciences ____7 Earth & Planetary Science ___13 Mathematical Sciences

___2 Behavioral & Social Sciences ____8Engineering: Electrical andMechanical

___14Medicine and HealthSciences

___3 Biochemistry ____9Engineering: Materials andBioengineering

___15 Microbiology

___4 Cellular and Molecular Biology ___10 Energy and Transportation ___16 Physics and Astronomy

___5 Chemistry ___11 Environmental Management ___17 Plant Sciences

___6 Computer Science ___12 Environmental Sciences


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Division of Mathematics, Science, and Physical EducationScience Fair Kick-off Meeting for Elementary Teachers (Grades 4 - 5)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008Science Lecture Room, Science Building Room 150

4:30 pmAgenda

Welcome and Introductions

General Comments and Deadlines Dr. Mark J. Pilgrim, CGRSEF Director

Judging Lewis MayElementary Judging Coordinator

Awards Melissa CanadyElementary Awards Coordinator

Scientific Review andProject Display Dr. Mark J. Pilgrim, CGRSEF Director

Question and Answer Session

Refreshments are available in the Lobby of the Science Building beginning at 4:00PM.


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Division of Mathematics, Science, and Physical EducationScience Fair Meeting for Middle and High School Teachers (Grades 6 - 12)

Thursday, September 18, 2008Science Lecture Room, Science Building Room 150

4:30 pmAgenda

Welcome and Introductions

General Comments and Deadlines Dr. Mark J. Pilgrim, CGRSEF Director

Judging Mr. James Carpenter

Chair, Judging Committee

Awards Patricia RugaberChair, Awards Committee

Scientific Review andProject Display Dr. Keith Belcher

Scientific Review Committee

Question and Answer Session

Refreshments are available in the Lobby of the Science Building beginning at 4:00PM.


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ELEMENTARY AFFILIATION AGREEMENT

25th COASTAL GEORGIA REGIONALSCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

The ______________________________________________________________________

(Specify COMPLETE name of local or school fair)

hereby affiliates with the 25th Coastal Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fairconducted February 25-28, 2009 at the College of Coastal Georgia.

The AFFILIATING FAIR acknowledges that it has thoroughly read and will comply with therequirements of the current GSEF/ISEF Rules and the current Regional Science Fair Rules,and will ensure that all schools and students participating in its fair, comply with all therequirements of the RULES, and understand that failure to meet deadlines and requirementsmay cause its affiliation to be revoked.

The AFFILIATING FAIR agrees to hold its science fair before January 27, 2009, to stateits affiliation with CGRSEF/GSEF/ISEF in its literature, and to use the rules furnished byCGRSEF/GSEF/ISEF.

The AFFILIATING FAIR agrees to appoint a Scientific Review Committee and to providequalified judges who will select its finalist(s) in strict compliance with the GSEF/ISEF Rules.

The AFFILIATING FAIR agrees to send Exhibitors entry forms and fees to be received byCGRSEF at CCG in Brunswick by February 5, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. The CGRSEF Directoragrees to direct the 25th CGRSEF and hold the event at College of Coastal Georgia onFebruary 25-28, 2009, to arrange CGRSEF judging, to make awards at its discretion toExhibitors in the CGRSEF, and to provide a program of awards.

Local (or school) Fair:______________________________________________

______________________________________ ________________Local/School Director's Signature Date

______________________________________Local/School Director's Name (printed)

Quotas: up to 4 (four) projects per elementary school.


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ELEMENTARY APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION25th COASTAL GEORGIA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

Return ONE completed copy. Deadline for Certification September 25, 2008

1. The ____________________________________________________________________


requests to be recognized as a regularly scheduled event to precede the Coastal GeorgiaRegional Science and Engineering Fair that is held February 25-28, 2009 at the Collegeof Coastal Georgia Gym. This recognition conveys both the invitation and theauthorization for meritorious projects, exhibited in the event, to be entered in the RegionalScience and Engineering Fair in strict conformance with the regulations specified in theregional booklet and in the 2008-2009 GSEF/ISEF booklets.

2. LOCATION OF SCHOOL OR LOCAL FAIR:

_____________________________________________________

3. DATE(S) OF YOUR FAIR (MUST BE BEFORE January 27, 2009):

_____________________________________________________

4. FAIR DIRECTOR: __________________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________City, state, zip code + four

WORK PHONE: _____________ HOME PHONE: _________________

EMAIL: __________________________ FAX: ____________________

5. ANOTHER SCIENCE FAIR CONTACT: __________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________City, state, zip code + four

WORK PHONE: ______________ HOME PHONE: ________________

EMAIL: ___________________________ FAX: __________________

Quotas: up to 4 (four) projects per elementary school.


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JUNIOR/SENIOR AFFILIATION AGREEMENT

25th COASTAL GEORGIA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

The ______________________________________________________________________(Specify COMPLETE name of local or school fair)

hereby affiliates with the 25th Coastal Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fairconducted February 25-28, 2009 at College of Coastal Georgia.

The AFFILIATING FAIR acknowledges that it has thoroughly read and will comply with therequirements of the current GSEF/ISEF Rules and the current Regional Science Fair Rules,and will ensure that all schools and students participating in its fair comply with all therequirements of the RULES, and understands that failure to meet deadlines andrequirements may cause its affiliation to be revoked.

The AFFILIATING FAIR agrees to hold its science fair before January 27, 2009, to state

its affiliation with CGRSEF/GSEF/ISEF in its literature, and to use the rules furnished byCGRSEF/GSEF/ISEF.

The AFFILIATING FAIR agrees to appoint a Scientific Review Committee and to providequalified judges who will select its finalist(s) in strict compliance with the GSEF/ISEF Rules.

The AFFILIATING FAIR agrees to send Exhibitors entry forms and fees to be received byCGRSEF at CCG in Brunswick by February 5, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. The CGRSEF Directoragrees to direct the 25th CGRSEF and hold the event at College of Coastal Georgia onFebruary 25-28, 2009, to arrange CGRSEF judging, to make awards at its discretion toExhibitors in the CGRSEF, and to provide a program of awards.

Local (or school) Fair:_________________________________________

______________________________________ _________________Local/School Director's Signature Date

____________________________________________________________Local/School Director's Name (printed)

Quotas: up to 15 projects per middle school andup to 35 projects per high school.


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JUNIOR / SENIOR APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION25th COASTAL GEORGIA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

Return ONE completed copy. Deadline for Certification September 25, 2008

1. The ____________________________________________________________________


requests to be recognized as a regularly scheduled event to precede the Coastal GeorgiaRegional Science and Engineering Fair to be held February 25-28, 2009 at the College ofCoastal Georgia Gym. This recognition conveys both the invitation and the authorizationfor meritorious projects, exhibited in the event, to be entered in the Regional Science andEngineering Fair, in strict conformance with the regulations specified in the regionalbooklet and in the 2008-2009 GSEF/ISEF booklets.

4. LOCATION OF SCHOOL OR LOCAL FAIR:

______________________________________________________

5. DATE(S) OF YOUR FAIR (MUST BE BEFORE January 27, 2009):

______________________________________________________

4. FAIR DIRECTOR: ________________________________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________City, state, zip code + four

WORK PHONE: _____________ HOME PHONE: _______________

EMAIL: __________________________ FAX: _________________

5. CHAIR OF SCIENTIFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE: ______________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________City, state, zip code + four

WORK PHONE: ______________ HOME PHONE: ________________

EMAIL: ___________________________ FAX: ________________



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6. Make sure SCIENTIFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE DOCUMENTATION iscompleted and attached.

_______________________________ ________________CHAIR, SCHOOL SRC (signature) Date

_______________________________CHAIR, SCHOOL SRC (printed)

DO NOT FILL IN THE SECTION BELOWThe above named Science Fair has been recognized as a scheduled event to precede the25th Coastal Georgia Regional Science & Engineering Fair and has authorization formeritorious projects exhibited in said Fair to be entered in the Regional Fair.

DATE: _________________

BY________________________________________________Director, CGRSEF



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SCIENTIFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE / INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARDDOCUMENTATION (SRC/IRB)

(Junior/Senior)

Must be submitted by: September 25, 2008 (send one copy)

Members of the Scientific Review Committee (SRC)/Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the:

__________________________________________________________________________(Specify COMPLETE name of local or school fair)

__________________________________________________(Location)

are the following:

1. Chairperson:

Name _________________________________Title_____________________

Affiliation_______________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________City, state, zip code + four

Telephone ( ) _________________________

Email ___________________________________

2. Name _______________________________ Title_____________________

Affiliation______________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________City, state, zip code + four

Telephone ( ) _________________________

Email___________________________________


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3. Name ________________________________Title______________________

Affiliation_______________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________

City, state, zip code + four

Telephone ( ) __________________________

Email __________________________________

4. Name ________________________________Title_____________________

Affiliation______________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________City, state, zip code + four

Telephone ( ) _________________________

Email ___________________________________

SIGNED: ____________________________________________________Local/School Fair Director

DATE___________________________________

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