Lithia Springs High School has a tradition of excellence at the State Science & Engineer Fair. This, in part, occurs because of our focus on the scientific and engineering processes within our classes, the knowledge base and passion of our teachers and faculty, and the time we give students to work on their projects within our FLEX period and within science and STEM classes. Students who progress to the Region and State Science Fairs will be awarded a second Academic Competition credit.
The school science fair will be in early January and could be followed by County, Region, State, and - for excellent work - National and International Competitions. Select Science & Engineering Fair Projects will be further entered into The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology and the Google Science Fair.
The school science fair will be in early January and could be followed by County, Region, State, and - for excellent work - National and International Competitions. Select Science & Engineering Fair Projects will be further entered into The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology and the Google Science Fair.
SEF Snapshot
Timeline & Due Dates
Click here to view the LSHS Science & Engineering Fair Expectations.
- Science Fair projects should be completed and are due on TBD.
- LSHS Science Fair displays should be revised and re-submitted on TBD.
- The LSHS Science Fair will be held on TBD.
Click here to view the LSHS Science & Engineering Fair Expectations.
LSHS SEF Handouts
| Parent Letter |
| SEF LSHS Timeline |
| Logbook & Project Requirements |
| Check Point 1 |
| Checklist for Adult Sponsor |
| Research Plan |
| Approval Form |
| Check Point 2 |
| lshs_sef_rubric.pdf |
Official Abstract Form (please download and complete electronically):
http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/sites/default/files/gsef-2018-abstract.pdf
ISEF Categories: https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef-categories-and-subcategories
http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/sites/default/files/gsef-2018-abstract.pdf
ISEF Categories: https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef-categories-and-subcategories
Special Forms
Not sure which special forms you need to complete? Use the Intel ISEF Rules Wizard to help you figure it out!
- Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form 1C - If work was conducted anywhere except home or school, this form is needed. It is signed and dated by the Supervising Adult at the Institution AFTER experimentation.
- Qualified Scientist Form 2 - Needed if: 1) student is working with potentially hazardous biological agents and/or DEA controlled substances, 2) human studies, 3) studies with vertebrate animals. The qualified scientist must sign and date this form prior to the start of experimentation.
- Risk Assessment Form 3 - Needed for projects using hazardous chemicals, activities or devices and microorganisms exempt from pre-approval. The designated supervisor (adult sponsor) or qualified scientist must date and sign this prior to experimentation.
d) Human Participants Form 4 - Needed for projects involving humans not at a regulated research institutions. This includes use of surveys and questionnaires. The SRC/IRB chair (Elaine Wood) signs before experimentation. - Form 5A for Animal Research done at home, school, or field - IF a students uses vertebrates they must meet with the SRC before beginning their project. There are a multitude of forms associated with this.
- Hazardous Biological Agents Form 6A - Required for research involving microorganisms, rDNA, tissue, blood, bodily fluid, etc. If a student uses any of these things, they must meet with the SRC before beginning the project. Note: Experiments with mold can only take place if the mold is destroyed once growth begins.
- Human and Animal Tissue Form 6B - If a student uses any of these things, they must meet with the SRC before beginning the project.
- Continuation Form 7 - Needed for projects that extend work from previous years. This is completed by the student prior to the experiment and goes with the Research plan.
Need Additional Support or Inspiration?
- How to conduct a Science Project - www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair
- How to conduct an Engineering Project - www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/engineering-design-process-guide
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