SAFETY RULES
** Important – Students will not
be able to participate if they come to the
science fair with materials that do not meet
these criteria. All display materials will be
reviewed during check in **
1. Experiments using animals or
humans as subjects must not cause harm or undue
stress to the subject.
2. Live animal exhibits will not
be allowed at the Fair (models, stuffed animals
or photographs must be used instead). Exceptions
may be granted with special permission. Animal
parts or pictures of dead or dissected animals
cannot be displayed.
3. Human body parts can not be
displayed. Exceptions are teeth, hair and nails.
4. Do not bring bacterial
cultures, molds or fungi to the Fair. Pictures
can be used instead.
5. Controlled or illegal
substances, including drugs, alcohol or tobacco
cannot be displayed.
6. Dangerous or combustible
chemicals cannot be displayed at the Fair.
Rockets orengines cannot contain fuel. All
chemical displays should have the contents
clearly marked on the container.
7. No open flames will be
permitted at the Fair display.
8. Student experimenters must
wear safety goggles (eye protection) and follow
standard safety practices when working with
fire, hot liquids or caustic chemicals. Parent
approval and supervision is required.
9. All projects using
household electricity must conform to standard
wiring practices and safety.
Unfortunately due
to the logistics of the set up area there will
be no electrical hookups/plugs available for the
actual science fair.
10. Expensive or fragile items
should not be displayed. Valuable items
essential to the project can instead be
simulated or photographed.
11. Collections (e.g., rocks,
leaves, etc.) should be protected with a clear
display covering at the fair. According to the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act it is illegal for
people to take migratory birds, their eggs,
feathers or nests. It is also strongly advised
against collecting any feathers, eggs, nests or
bird parts – draw or photograph these items
instead.
12. Items to be displayed in
front of the project poster board should be
adequately secured (i.e., batteries, wire,
switch and motor – secure to a piece of
plywood).
13. Carefully pack all materials
when transporting them to and from the Fair. And leave box/container under table so that material can be packed up and moved from cafeteria on April 14th.
* Adapted from Insights Visual
Productions material and Delta Education’s
“Great Investigations One Step at a Time! A
Teacher’s Guide to Science Fairs and Science
Olympics”