Resources, downloads, and tools for educators running science fairs and STEM professionals who want to get involved.
Curriculum materials, communication templates, and professional development tools. Most resources below require a free Teacher Portal account.
Ohio Standards-aligned lesson plans covering scientific method, hypothesis formation, experimental design, and data analysis.
Advanced lesson plans for high school science fair projects. Includes research paper writing and statistical analysis.
Printable handouts for every phase: topic selection, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and display board.
Rubrics for project proposals, research papers, display boards, and oral presentations. OAS scoring criteria included.
Introduction letter, permission slip, and project deadline reminder templates. Editable Word format.
How to guide students through the scientific process without doing the work for them. Includes common stumbling blocks.
Step-by-step guide to registering your fair and students on ProjectBoard. Screenshots included.
Official FairGame judging score cards — vertical and horizontal formats. Print-ready PDFs.
DownloadClassroom-ready poster showing the full year timeline. 11×17 printable format.
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A 3–5 hour time commitment has an outsized impact on a student's trajectory. Many ISEF qualifiers cite their judges and mentors as the reason they kept going.
OAS-approved orientation materials including scoring criteria, effective questioning techniques, and judge ethics.
DownloadHow to support student research without crossing the line into doing it for them. Common scenarios and suggested responses.
Overview of special category awards available at district and state level — EPA, ASM, IEEE, and others.
Science fairs deliver measurable academic benefits aligned with Ohio Learning Standards, and FairGame removes nearly all the logistical burden from your staff.
Research skills, scientific literacy, data analysis, public speaking — all directly aligned with Ohio Learning Standards for Science grades 6–12.
Science fair participation is a demonstrated differentiator in college applications. ISEF qualifiers receive priority consideration at top universities.
Science fairs generate positive local press, build industry partnerships, and demonstrate your school's commitment to STEM education.
One-page pitch document with cost data, time estimates, and academic ROI for your school board presentation.
Full cost breakdown for a $300–$2,000 school fair with notes on where to cut and where not to.
How science fair project phases map to specific Ohio Learning Standards by grade band.
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