Divisions

Show 1 Division    Be sure to review and follow all rules Projects must be submitted by deadlines Awards will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.      All projects will be judged according to the Danish System of judging, unless otherwise specified. 10-Writing Category Project Check-In This is a normal category; check-in is mid-May. Friday, May 11 from Noon-6pm; Saturday, May 12 from 9am-Noon. Rules      All written work must be no larger than letter size (8.5 x 11) format; no display boards will be accepted. Writing projects MUST be typed or handwritten by the student. Please indicate if the entry was typed by a parent. Judging Criteria: Presentation   10%   Is project neatly done and presented in an attractive format? Consider additional touches such as cover page, illustrations, page borders or numbering, etc.  Originality/Creativity   20%   Is the topic interesting or approached in an original way? Does the writer show original thought and effective use of language (esp. applicable in fictional writing and poetry)?  Grammar   30%   Does work display correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization and paragraph formatting?  Content   40%   Are key elements of the written work present when relevant: topic sentences, conclusion, bibliography/sources, literary elements, good use of vocabulary, etc. Does the material engage the reader and hold his interest? Is the level and depth of writing appropriate to the student's age?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 10-10   Poetry    One Poem = One Entry  10-20   Fictional / Creative Writing   Short stories, fables, etc.  10-30   Non-fiction   Research and report writing  10-40   Personal essay   Autobiographical/Memoir accounts, narrative & descriptive essays  20-Sewing Category Project Check-In This is a normal category; check-in is mid-May. Friday, May 11 from Noon-6pm; Saturday, May 12 from 9am-Noon. Judging Criteria: Appearance   20%   Is the overall appearance neat and attractive?  Creativity   20%   Does the project display original thought or design choices on the part of the student (selection of interesting project or pattern, colors, fabric, decorative touches, etc.)?  Difficulty/Complexity   20%   Does the level of difficulty seem appropriate or even challenging to the child's age? Does the project appear to have required many steps and much time and/or patience to complete?  Finished inside & out   40%   Does the project appear complete? Seams are finished with no loose threads or rough edges left untrimmed, etc.  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 20-10   Quilting   This may include quilts of any size, place mats, wall hangings, anything that uses quilting techniques.  20-20   Needlework   Embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint and crewel  20-30   Knitting and Crocheting     20-40   Clothing and textiles     20-60   Stuffed animals and dolls   Projects sewn and stuffed by child  30-Art Category Project Check-In This is a normal category; check-in is mid-May. Friday, May 11 from Noon-6pm; Saturday, May 12 from 9am-Noon. Rules      If you choose to mount artwork, please use a light-weight material. Please indicate if drawing aids, such as a grid or projector, were used. Surfaces used may include paper, canvas, wood, glass, or other appropriate surface. Judging Criteria: Age Appropriateness   10%   Is the work displayed and the project itself suitable for the age of the student?  Presentation   10%   Is the entry neatly and attractively cropped, matted and/or mounted?  Composition   25%   Did the artist make good choice and use of subject, space, and geometric elements (lines & shapes)?   Use of Medium   25%   Did the artist make effective use of the medium chosen for the project?   Originality/Creativity   30%   Is the subject interesting or unusual, or a unique interpretation or view of a common subject? Does the artist make creative choices in color, perspective, etc?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 30-10   Painting - freehand   Includes oil, acrylic, and tempra paints. Typically and most effectively done on canvas.  30-20   Water Color - freehand   Includes finger paints. Typically done on paper  30-30   Colored Chalk and Oil Pastels     30-40   Sketches in color   Media used may include crayons, colored pencils, ink, or markers  30-50   Sketches in Black & White   Media used may include pen/ink, pencil, or charcoal  30-60   Mixed Media   Artwork that includes more than one medium, such as ink, markers, pastels, charcoal, and/or paint. (Sketching done in pencil does not count as a separate medium.)  35-Digital Art & Computer Graphics Category Project Check-In This is a normal category; check-in is mid-May. Friday, May 11 from Noon-6pm; Saturday, May 12 from 9am-Noon. Rules      Includes digital photography which has been significantly altered using a computer program to combine images or add shapes or elements such as text.. Please indicate computer program used to create artwork. Judging Criteria: Concept Communicated   25%   Do the graphics effectively communicate the subject matter, ideas and/or information?   Design/Format   25%   Is the layout of the artwork effective and appealing?  Originality   25%   Does the project display some originality on the student's part, either in the subject matter and/or in the way the subject is presented (layout, color, etc.)?  Use of colors & shapes   25%   Did the artist use a variety and/or a good balance of colors and shapes?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 35-10   Computer-generated art and graphics   This may include artwork such as pictures, collages, flyers, brochures, posters, or digitally-altered photos.  40-Crafts, Original Category Project Check-In This is a normal category; check-in is mid-May. Friday, May 11 from Noon-6pm; Saturday, May 12 from 9am-Noon. Rules      All craft projects designed and made by the child WITHOUT a kit. Judging Criteria: Difficulty/Complexity   20%   Does the level of difficulty seem appropriate or even challenging to the child's age? Does the project appear to have required many steps and much time and/or patience to complete?  Neatness   20%   Is the project or display neat and well done?  Quality of Outcome   20%   Does the project appear complete and correctly assembled? Does it appear that the student's efforts produced the intended/desired result?  Creativity/Originality   40%   Does the project show evidence of original thought or design choices on the part of the student (choice of project, colors, use of materials, decorative touches, etc.)?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 40-10   Clothing/Textile Decorating   Store-bought fabric item that has been decorated by child. This includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, aprons, pillowcases, totebags, etc.  40-20   Construction   Original project constructed with building-type blocks, such as Legos, K'nex, Erector, etc. Pieces should be glued together.  40-30   Wood and Metal Working   Original design. Wood/metal must be cut by student (with parental supervision as needed).  40-40   Plaster crafts   Original design made out of plaster or paper-mache.  40-50   Ceramics/ Sculptures   Project formed by child freehand using moldable material such as dough, clay, etc. No pre-purchased molds/projects.  40-60   Fiber Arts   Includes latchhook, weaving, macrame, string art, tatting, and knotting.  40-70   General Crafts   Original project made without the use of a kit that does not fit into above Divisions. May include projects using a variety of materials such as cardboard, paper, styrofoam, glass, tile, plastic, fabric, sand, beads, greenery, etc.  45-Crafts, Kits Category Project Check-In This is a normal category; check-in is mid-May. Friday, May 11 from Noon-6pm; Saturday, May 12 from 9am-Noon. Rules      Projects made with a kit which includes all materials needed to complete the project and design/building instructions. Judging Criteria: Creativity/Originality   10%   Does the project show evidence of original thought or design choices on the part of the student (choice of project, colors, use of materials, decorative touches, etc.)?  Difficulty/Complexity   30%   Does the level of difficulty seem appropriate or even challenging to the child's age? Does the project appear to have required many steps and much time and/or patience to complete?  Neatness   30%   Is the project or display neat and well done?  Quality of Outcome   30%   Does the project appear complete and correctly assembled? Does it appear that the student's efforts produced the intended/desired result?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 45-10   Plastic Models   Planes, cars, boats, rockets made following step-by-step instructions.  45-20   Construction Kit   Projects made with building-type blocks, such as Legos, K'nex, Erector, etc. following design instructions. Pieces should be glued together.  45-30   Metal and Woodcraft Kit    Projects assembled with pre-cut or parent-cut wood (or metal) pieces and following design instructions. Includes Pinewood Derby car kits.  45-40   Ceramics/ Sculptures   Pre-molded ceramic item painted by child.  45-50   General Craft Kit   Project made following a set of instructions, not an original design.  50-Photography Category Project Check-In This is a normal category; check-in is mid-May. Friday, May 11 from Noon-6pm; Saturday, May 12 from 9am-Noon. Rules      All photo entries must have been taken, cropped and mounted by the student. Photos may be taken with either a manual or digital camera. Photos should be matted or mounted on light-weight material. Heavy frames not recommended. Photos which have been drastically altered using a computer to combine images or add elements such as text should be entered in Category 35 - Computer & Graphic Arts. Judging Criteria: Presentation   10%   Is the entry neatly and attractively cropped, matted and/or mounted?  Artistic Technique   30%   Did the artist make effective use of color, light, and perspective?  Composition   30%   Did the artist make good choice and use of subject, space, and geometric elements (lines & shapes)?   Originality   30%   Does the project display some originality on the student's part, either in the subject matter and/or in the way the subject is presented (layout, color, etc.)?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 50-10   Color Photography   One project = one photo  50-20   Black and White Photography   One project = one photo.   50-30   Photo Essay   A series of two or more photos that are related to the same subject and tell a story. Photos should be mounted or displayed together.   60-History Category Project Check-In Special Check-in - All entries MUST be checked in Saturday before Fair Day in order to be judged. Check-in time is 11am - 1pm at the school. Judging Criteria: Age Appropriateness   5%   Is the work displayed and the project itself suitable for the age of the student?  Report Included   5%   A report or summary of the subject researched and what was learned should be included as relevant. References to sources used should be cited.  Concepts communicated   30%   Does the project clearly demonstrate the concepts/subject studied and learned by the student? Does factual information appear to be accurate and correct?  Neatness   30%   Is the project or display neat and well done?  Study & Effort   30%   Does project exhibit evidence of thorough research and study? Was a good effort made to organize the material and present it in an interesting and attractive way? Consider extra elements that may be included in the display.  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 60-10   Displays   Display may include maps, models/replicas, pictures, etc. but should also include a report with at least one resource cited. Research of subject should be evident.  70-Science - Scientific Method Category Project Check-In Special Check-in - All entries MUST be checked in Saturday before Fair Day in order to be judged. Check-in time is 11am - 1pm at the school. Rules      A one page report (min.) is encouraged and should be handwritten or typed by the student. For an overview of the Scientific Method, go to www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_scientific_method.shtml Science entries which do not use the Scientific Method should be entered in Category 75. Judging Criteria: Age Appropriateness   10%   Is the work displayed and the project itself suitable for the age of the student?  All Steps Displayed   20%   All steps of the Scientific Method should be displayed: problem/question, hypothesis, procedure, results, & conclusion  Neatness   20%   Is the project or display neat and well done?  Report Included   20%   A report or summary of the subject researched, procedures followed, and what was learned should be included when relevant. For scientific method experiments, this will include charts and/or graphs of data gathered. Also cited should be references to sources used.  Concepts communicated   30%   Does the project clearly demonstrate the concepts/subject studied and learned by the student? Does factual information appear to be accurate and correct?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 70-10   Life Science   Experiments involving plants & seeds, animals, human body, five senses, health/nutrition, etc  70-20   Earth Science   Experiments involving rocks/minerals, water, weather, ecology, or astronomy  70-30   Physical Science   Experiments involving matter, energy, light, heat, sound, motion, simple machines, electricity, or chemistry  75-Science - Displays, Collections & Kits Category Project Check-In Special Check-in - All entries MUST be checked in Saturday before Fair Day in order to be judged. Check-in time is 11am - 1pm at the school. Rules      A one page report (min.) is encouraged and should be handwritten or typed by the Student. Judging Criteria: Age Appropriateness   10%   Is the work displayed and the project itself suitable for the age of the student?  Report Included   10%   A report or summary of the subject researched, procedures followed, and what was learned should be included when relevant. For scientific method experiments, this will include charts and/or graphs of data gathered. Also cited should be references to sources used.  Neatness   30%   Is the project or display neat and well done?  Concepts communicated   50%   Does the project clearly demonstrate the concepts/subject studied and learned by the student? Does factual information appear to be accurate and correct?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 75-10   Displays, Kits & Collections   Projects in which the scientific method does not apply. A report or summary of concepts researched or learned should be included.  80-Baked Goods Category Project Check-In Special Check-in - All entries MUST be delivered first thing on Fair Day in order to be judged. Check-in time is 7:30am - 8:45am. Rules      All entries in this category must be made without a mix. Baked Goods can be auctioned at the end of the day. Make a note on Project Registration if you wish to donate an item to the auction. Please be prepared to provide the name of your recipe when checking in your entry. Judging Criteria: Difficulty/Complexity   20%   Does the level of difficulty seem appropriate or even challenging to the child's age? Does the project appear to have required many steps and much time and/or patience to complete?  Visual appeal   20%   Is the item presented in such a way that it looks appealing and desirable to eat?  Taste   50%   Does the item have a pleasing taste and texture? Does it seem that the student's efforts produced the desired outcome?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 80-10   Yeast Breads     80-20   Non-Yeast/Quick Breads   No mixes.  80-30   Cakes   No mixes.   80-40   Pies   Crust must be homemade.  80-50   Cookies     80-60   Brownies and Bar Cookies     80-70   Candies   Includes fudge, truffles, peanut brittle, etc.  80-80   Puddings & Custards   No mixes.  80-90   Canning & Preserves   Includes any homemade fruit or vegetable preserves: jellies & jams, pickles, salsa, relish, etc.  85-Baked Goods, Appearance only Category Project Check-In Special Check-in - All entries MUST be delivered first thing on Fair Day in order to be judged. Check-in time is 7:30am - 8:45am. Rules      Cakes entered in this category may be made with a mix. Please be prepared to provide the name of your entry when checking in on Fair day. Judging Criteria: Difficulty/Complexity   20%   Does the level of difficulty seem appropriate or even challenging to the child's age? Does the project appear to have required many steps and much time and/or patience to complete?  Quality of Outcome   20%   Does it appear that the student's efforts produced the desired, intended result?   Creativity/Originality   30%   Does the project show evidence of original thought or design choices on the part of the student (choice of project, colors, use of materials, decorative touches, etc.)?  Visual appeal   30%   Is the item presented in such a way that it looks appealing and desirable to eat?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 85-10   Decorated Fancy Cakes   Layer or Sheet cake with piping, flowers, etc. wedding-cake style.  85-20   Decorated Novelty Cakes   Fun and creative shapes and designs. Judges looking for original ideas and creative use of materials.   85-30   Decorated Candies   Judges looking for creativity and attractive appearance.  90-Table Setting Category Project Check-In Special Check-in - All entries MUST be checked in Saturday before Fair Day in order to be judged. Check-in time is 11am - 1pm at the school. Rules      No Parental Influence! Have student practice and prepare display prior to setting up at the Fair. Please indicate which items in the display were handmade by the student. Table is to be set for 2 people. Tables will be provided; each setting will be given a 30x30 inch area for the display. Judging Criteria: Correctness   5%   Is each place setting complete and are items set in their correct positions at each place?  Appearance   20%   Is the overall appearance neat and attractive?  Use of handmade items   25%   Does table setting incorporate items made by the student, such as place mats, napkins, or a centerpiece?  Originality   50%   Does the project display some originality on the student's part, either in the subject matter and/or in the way the subject is presented (layout, color, etc.)?  Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 90-10   Table Setting   Any theme, place settings for two  92-Spelling Bee Category Rules      Check-in 15 minutes before your start time. Group 1. 9:30am -- Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Group 2. 10:20am -- 3rd - 4th Grade Group 3. 10:50am -- 5th-6th Grade Group 4. 11:20am -- 7th-8th Grade Group 5. 11:40am -- 9th-12th Grade No study list will be given. Have child study words appropriate for their age & grade level Traditional judging method. Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 92-10   Spelling Bee     94-Bible Sword Drill Category Rules      *Check-in at 1:45pm. Sword Drill begins at 2:00pm. After the verse is called out, the first student to find verse stands and reads it aloud. Bible Sword Drill will be separated into age divisions based on number of participants. No Bibles with tabs will be allowed. Traditional judging method. Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 94-10   Bible Sword Drill     99-Olympics Category Rules      Events available from 9am - 12:30pm (except for 220 race) Olympic results will be posted beginning at 3:00pm. The 220 race begins at 1:00pm on the field; assemble at 12:45pm by Olympics table. Traditional judging method; 1st through 6th places awarded. Walk-up registration available on Fair Day; go to Olympics table in the field. Project Divisions: Division  Description  Additional Information 99-10   50 Yard Dash     99-20   100 Yard Dash     99-30   Standing Jump (a.k.a Broad Jump)     99-40   Running Long Jump     99-50   220 Race