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Student Resources

9 resources
PDF Form
Project Proposal Form
Student-facing proposal form: project title, hypothesis, independent and dependent variables, control group, safety considerations, and materials list. Fillable PDF.
Students
Word Doc
Research Paper Template
Standard science fair research paper format: Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References. Guidance notes in each section.
Students
Canva Template
Display Board Template
Pre-sized display board layout (48"x36") with all required sections labeled: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Bibliography. Export from Canva as PDF.
Students
PDF
Display Board Checklist
Student checklist of everything a display board must include for OAS compliance. Printable, one page. Use before fair day to self-review.
Students
PDF
Abstract Writing Worksheet
Guided worksheet for writing a competition-ready 250-word abstract. Includes a checklist of required elements and a sample abstract.
Students
PDF
Lab Notebook Template
Structured daily log pages for recording observations, data, calculations, and reflections throughout your experiment.
Students
PDF
Lab Notebook Data Table
Printable blank data tables and observation log in multiple formats: single-variable, two-variable, and free-form observation. One per lesson.
Students
PDF
ISEF Category Guide
Explanation of all 21 ISEF subject categories with examples of qualifying projects. Helps students choose where to enter their project.
Students
PDF
Science Fair Research Guide
Step-by-step guide through all six phases of a science fair project — from choosing a topic to presenting your results.
Students

Teacher Setup & Planning

12 resources
Word Doc
Administrator Buy-In Proposal
One-page pitch for principals and school boards. Includes cost range $300–$2K, teacher time commitment (~5 hrs/month), academic outcomes, OAS pathway overview, and contact information.
Teachers / Admins
Word Doc
Science Fair Planning Timeline
12-month countdown with monthly tasks for the fair coordinator. Covers buy-in, registration, student recruitment, judges, and fair day.
Teachers / Admins
PDF
12-Month Planning Checklist
Month-by-month action items from administrator approval through post-event follow-up. Designed to be printed and checked off as you go.
Teachers / Admins
PDF
Day-of-Event Checklist
Setup through awards ceremony — 25–30 line items covering setup, judge check-in, student registration, awards, and cleanup. Print and use fair day.
Teachers / Coordinators
Word Doc
Post-Event Survey Template
One-page survey for students and teachers to evaluate the fair. Used for program improvement and grant reporting.
Teachers
Spreadsheet
Science Fair Budget Template
Line items: trophies/medals, printing, OAS registration fees, refreshments, display board materials, judge gifts. Scales from $300 to $5K fairs.
Teachers / Admins
PDF
OAS ProjectBoard Walkthrough
Screenshot-based guide to the ProjectBoard registration process. Step-by-step with arrows and annotations. Distribute to students at project kickoff.
Teachers / Students
Canva Template
Science Fair Timeline Poster
Classroom-printable 11x17 poster showing the full school-year timeline for science fair. Visual and student-facing — hang in your classroom.
Teachers
Canva Template
Science Fair Announcement Flyer
Editable Canva flyer to announce your school's science fair to students and parents. Customizable text, dates, and school branding.
Teachers
Spreadsheet
Student Project Tracker
Spreadsheet to track all students' project topics, status, submission dates, and scores. Includes conditional formatting for at-a-glance status.
Teachers
PDF
Science Fair Timeline Poster (Print)
Printable PDF version of the school-year science fair timeline. No Canva account needed — print directly.
Teachers
Word Doc
Parent Permission Letter
Permission for student to participate and for photos to be taken at the fair. Includes emergency contact field. Customizable with your school name.
Teachers

Curriculum Resources

4 resources
PDF
Lesson Plans — Grades 6–8
4–6 classroom lessons: scientific method, hypothesis writing, experimental design, data collection, and presentation skills. Ohio Learning Standards aligned.
Teachers
PDF
Lesson Plans — Grades 9–12
Same 4–6 lessons adapted for high school depth. Includes statistics basics and literature review concepts for upper-level science fair projects.
Teachers
PDF
Student Worksheets Pack
Printable handouts: hypothesis worksheet, variable identification, data table template, procedure outline. One per lesson — print the whole pack or select individual sheets.
Teachers / Students
PDF
Grading Rubrics Pack
4 rubrics: project proposal, progress check, final project (research paper + display board), and presentation/interview. Percentage-based with clear descriptors.
Teachers

Parent Communication

3 resources
Word Doc
Parent Introduction Letter
Announces the science fair program to parents. Includes timeline, expectations, and how parents can support without doing the work.
Teachers → Parents
Word Doc
Parent Permission Slip
Permission for student to participate and for photos to be taken at the fair. Includes emergency contact field. Customizable with your school name.
Teachers → Parents
Word Doc
Parent Deadline Reminder
Short reminder letter 2 weeks before major deadlines. Fill-in fields for date and specific requirement. Send for proposal submissions, fair day, and results.
Teachers → Parents

Judge Recruitment

5 resources
Word Doc
Judge Recruitment Email
Tested 2-paragraph cold email to STEM professionals. Subject line, personal opener, fair details placeholder, and clear ask. Customize with school name.
Teachers
PDF
Judge Training Manual
What judges need to know: scoring rubrics, student age expectations, scientific method overview, how to give constructive feedback. OAS-compliant.
Judges
Word Doc
Sponsorship Outreach Letter
Template letter to local businesses requesting sponsorship. Includes naming rights on trophies and program recognition. Scales to any sponsorship tier.
Teachers / Coordinators
Word Doc
Judge Thank-You Letter
Post-fair thank-you template for judges. Personalized, mentions volunteer hours for corporate tracking. Send within one week of the fair.
Teachers → Judges
Canva Template
Judge Outreach Letter (Editable)
Beautifully designed outreach letter in Canva. Branded FairGame template you can customize with your school name, fair date, and contact info. Export as PDF to send.
Teachers

Judging Resources

4 resources
PDF
2026 Score Cards — Vertical Layout
Official OAS 2026 vertical-layout scoring rubrics for all project categories. One sheet per student project. Print-ready.
Judges
PDF
2026 Score Cards — Horizontal Layout
Same official OAS 2026 scoring rubrics in horizontal layout. Alternative format — use whichever prints better on your printer.
Judges
PDF
Judging Orientation Guide
Everything a first-time judge needs to know: how to score fairly, what questions to ask students, and what to look for beyond the display board.
Judges
Spreadsheet
Judge Assignment Sheet
Spreadsheet for fair coordinators to assign judges to projects by expertise area. Auto-calculates judge-to-project ratios.
Teachers / Coordinators

Official Forms

3 resources
PDF Form
Affiliate Registration Form
Official form for schools to register as a FairGame affiliate fair. Required for access to the full judge network and resource library.
Schools
PDF Form
Student Safety Review Form
Required for projects involving chemicals, animals, or human subjects. Must be completed before experimentation begins.
Students
PDF Form
Photo / Media Release Form
Parent/guardian consent form for FairGame to photograph or feature student work in publications and on the website.
Students / Parents

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