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OUSD K-12 Science Fair

The 2010 OUSD K-12 Science Fair will take place on May 24th-26th at the Chabot Space & Science Center. All school sites are invites to participate. For registration information and participation details, please download the Science Fair Participation Guidelines.

If your school plans on participating, please return the Science Fair Registration Form by April 1st.

Additional resources are listed below and details of past events to help plan your participation.

Planning Resources
2008 Secondary and Elementary Science Fair Workshop Notes
Suggested Science Fair Topics and Questions
Sample Middle School Science Fair Assignment from Fay Pisciotta at Brewer MS (zip file)
Sample Middle School Science Fair Assignment from Paul Barron at Montera MS (zip file)
Sample High School Science Fair Assignment from Tracy Ostrom at Skyline HS
Teacher’s Toolkit for the Science Fair by K-12 Alliance
Science Fair Presentation - Ann Park
Sample 4-6 Grade Guide
Sample Elementary Science Fair Activities 1
Sample Elementary Science Fair Activities 2
Sample Rubric 1
Sample Rubric 2

Sources for Materials
RAFT - Resource Area for Teachers
DonorsChoose.org
Trophy Depot (OUSD Vendor)
Flash Award Ribbons (OUSD Vendor)

Internet Resources
Science Buddies
Science Fair Central
All Science Fair Projects
The Ultimate Science Fair Resource
IPL Science Fair Guide
Other On-line resources

Bay Area Science Fair
Students and teachers who are interested in entering higher level regional competition can sign up for the Bay Area Science Fair occurring in March. Please note that this event is independent of participation in the OUSD Science Fair. More information can be found here.

2009 OUSD K-12 Science Fair

Congratulations to all 29 schools who participated in the 2009 OUSD Science Fair! 170 projects were submitted and on display at the Chabot Space & Science Center. On May 19th, over 1100 students and teachers visited the Center and viewed the projects on field trips. On May 20, 450 students, families, and community members attended the evening reception.

Reception Program
Event Poster/Invitation
Sample award certificate for school sites

Below are pictures from the reception.

Participating Schools

Allendale Elementary, Bridges Academy, Brookfield Elementary, Carl Munck Elementary, Crocker Highlands Elementary, Esperanza Elementary, Franklin Elementary, Garfield Elementary, Global Family, Grass Valley Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Hoover Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary, Howard Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Joaquin Miller Elementary, Kaiser Elementary, La Escuelita Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Laurel Elementary, Manzanita Community School, Maxwell Park Elementary, Montclair Elementary, Parker Elementary, Piedmont Elementary, Redwood Heights Elementary, Roosevelt Middle School, Skyline High School, Thornhill Elementary

2008 OUSD K-12 Science Fair

The 2008 OUSD K-12 Science Fair took place on May 21st, 5-7 pm at the Chabot Space & Science Center. Over 560 students, families, staff, and community members attended the event that featured 180 projects from 34 schools. The evening also included guest presenters from the East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland Museum, and Oakland Zoo.

Oakland Tribune Article, Press Release, Event Program

Invitation poster (color, black/white)

Participating Schools

Allendale Elementary, Bridges Academy, Burckhalter Elementary, Carl Munck Elementary, Claremont Middle School, Cleveland Elementary, Coliseum College Preparatory, Crocker Highlands Elementary, Emerson Elementary, Esperanza Elementary, Franklin Elementary, Garfield Elementary, Glenview Elementary, Grass Valley Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary, Howard Elementary, International Community School, Joaquin MillerElementary, Kaiser Elementary, Korematsu Discovery Academy, La Escuelita Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Laurel Elementary, Manzanita Community School, Maxwell Park Elementary, Montclair Elementary, Montera Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School, Skyline High School, Think College Now, Thornhill Elementary, Thurgood Marshall Elementary, Tilden Elementary