Science Investigatory Format
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INVESTIGATORY PROJECTS
I. Content
Apply/demonstrate scientific principles or attempt to provide new knowledge;
Be a result of continuing or parallel scientific research and investigation & not a copy of any previous research;
Have socio-economic significance and relevance to livelihood development; and
Contribute to the advancement of S&T and the development of the community.
II. Physical Set-up/Visual Display
The physical set-up must be attractive and informative. Interested spectators and judges should easily asses the study and the results obtained. Use clear and concise displays. Make headings stand-out, draw graphs and diagrams clearly and label them correctly. A one-page project abstract must be posted in one corner of the booth. Be sure to adhere to the size limitations and safety rules when preparing the display.
The maximum size of project display must be:
76 cm (30 inches) deep
122 cm (48 inches) wide
183 cm (40 inches) high excluding table
A Sample Diagram of a Science Fair Display
Fair organizers shall provide the participants with one (1) table & two (2) chairs to participants during the division & regional science fair. At the national level, each finalist shall be provided with a display booth with size not exceeding 1.5 m by 1.5 m including backboard, 1 table & 2 chairs.
NOT ALLOWED AT PROJECT OR IN BOOTH:
Living organisms, including plants
Human or animal food
Human/animal parts or body fluids (for example, blood, urine)
Preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals
Plant materials (living, dead or preserved) which are in their raw, unprocessed or non-manufactured state
Laboratory/household chemicals
Poisons, drugs, hazardous substances or devices
Dry ice or other sublimating solids
Sharp items (for example, syringes, needles, knives)
Flames or highly flammable materials
Batteries with open-top cells
Photographs depicting vertebrate animals in surgical techniques, dissections,
I. Content
Apply/demonstrate scientific principles or attempt to provide new knowledge;
Be a result of continuing or parallel scientific research and investigation & not a copy of any previous research;
Have socio-economic significance and relevance to livelihood development; and
Contribute to the advancement of S&T and the development of the community.
II. Physical Set-up/Visual Display
The physical set-up must be attractive and informative. Interested spectators and judges should easily asses the study and the results obtained. Use clear and concise displays. Make headings stand-out, draw graphs and diagrams clearly and label them correctly. A one-page project abstract must be posted in one corner of the booth. Be sure to adhere to the size limitations and safety rules when preparing the display.
The maximum size of project display must be:
76 cm (30 inches) deep
122 cm (48 inches) wide
183 cm (40 inches) high excluding table
A Sample Diagram of a Science Fair Display
Fair organizers shall provide the participants with one (1) table & two (2) chairs to participants during the division & regional science fair. At the national level, each finalist shall be provided with a display booth with size not exceeding 1.5 m by 1.5 m including backboard, 1 table & 2 chairs.
NOT ALLOWED AT PROJECT OR IN BOOTH:
Living organisms, including plants
Human or animal food
Human/animal parts or body fluids (for example, blood, urine)
Preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals
Plant materials (living, dead or preserved) which are in their raw, unprocessed or non-manufactured state
Laboratory/household chemicals
Poisons, drugs, hazardous substances or devices
Dry ice or other sublimating solids
Sharp items (for example, syringes, needles, knives)
Flames or highly flammable materials
Batteries with open-top cells
Photographs depicting vertebrate animals in surgical techniques, dissections,
Bibliography: – a list of the references used in guiding the research work and writing the paper.