Recognition
Project Judging
- There are two levels of judging:
- Display
judging - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grade students'
work will
be judged against the standards
outlined on the 2012 judging score sheet which
will
be given to the School Science
Fair Coordinators. Students are encouraged
to review these
forms before beginning
work on their projects. Medals
and rosettes and ribbons
will be awarded to 4th and
5th grade students based on these
scores.
- Interviews
- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
will be interviewed
by a second group of judges.
Medals will be awarded based on
the total of the interview
judges' scores (1/2) and
the display judges' scores (1/2).
- 9th-12th
grade students will be interviewed when they
set up projects on Thursday, March 15. All high school projects are
included in one judging category.
- Projects
that do not meet "Basic
Requirements" will not be eligible for medals.
- Judges'
comments will be available for students
to pick up on Friday, March 16.
Scoring
Tips for Judges (pdf)
2012
County Science Fair Judges
If
you are interested in judging at the County
Science Fair, please print a Judge
Form. Please
complete the form and return to the School
Support Department at the Humboldt County Office
of Education. If
you have never judged at the Fair before please
go to the Forms Page for information
on scoring Science Fair Projects and
the 2012 Scoring Rubric.
Project
Awards
- All
students entering a project in the Humboldt
County Science Fair receive a Certificate
of Recognition.
- The following rosettes are awarded
based on the number of points earned;
- Science Fair
- Honor
- Excellence
- Honorable Mention rosettes are given
to all students participating in the interview
judging and not receiving medals.
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals are
awarded for the top projects at each grade level.
- Winner's
exhibits will be identified on Thursday, March 15. Students will receive their
medals at the Awards Ceremony on Friday evening.
What
Special Recognition Will Be Awarded?
Rotary Club of Eureka Grand Prize
6th-12th grade
“Grand prizes” will be awarded to assist selected students in their travel to Los Angeles to compete in the California State Science Fair. Grand prize winning projects will be selected on the basis of potential for competitiveness at the state level from projects receiving 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards.
The following special scholarships for travel to the State Science Fair or other special recognition may also be awarded by local businesses, service organizations, or individuals:
The Air District
4th-12th grade
An award of $500 will be presented towards student travel to the state competition, and certificates awarded for air quality related projects.
California Association of Professional Scientists
7th-12th grade
A $100 savings bond will be presented to an “Outstanding Young Scientist.”
The California Native Plant Society
4th-12th grade
They present an award of $50 and a 1-year membership to CNPS. Each year, they recognize one Humboldt County Science Fair project that investigates some aspect of native plant science. They can also provide contacts with scientists willing to correspond with students about their projects. For more information, contact David Loya at 834-5013 or
e-mail to: davidloya1@msn.com http://www.northcoast.com/~cnps/
Dr. Doris Kildale Niles Perpetual Trophy
4th-5th grade
The trophy will be presented to a young student of promise.
Humboldt Botanical Gardens
4th-12th grade
A Certificate of Recognition and a $50 savings bond will be awarded to 6 students within the botanical plant field.
Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG)
4th-12th grade
They award a prize to assist a student in their travel to the State Science Fair.
The Redwood Regional Audubon Society
4th-12th grade
They award a student a membership to the Audubon Society and a $50 award for the study of wild birds.
