Teacher Resources

Exciting news! Do you want to participate in science fair but aren't sure how to start? Want to do a project, but want to start with getting your feet wet? Try a class project!

*Class projects are now permitted at ALL grade levels!!!*

• Students in grades K-12 may participate in a class project in a group of 3 or more

• Class projects must follow the same rules as all K-8 (and non-honors 9-12) projects

• Class projects will be judged as a group within their own grade level

Teachers - have your students try out this new Science Fair Assistant to help with their project. It is FREE! Use the password scifair2024 for access.

Need to create an account on MySciFair? Click here!

Here are some other opportunities for students to display their work besides just our science fair:

• National Stem Challenge 2026

• Congressional App Challenge

• Purple Plow Challenge

• Toshiba Exploravision

• Plant the Moon Challenge

Middle school teachers - are you wondering how to help your students with conducting their research projects in preparation for science fair? Check out these middle school resources to help kids with research at home: https://www.societyforscience.org/research-at-home/.

Are you a student who wants to work in a lab over the summer? Are you a teacher who wants to work in a lab over the summer? Visit https://www.pathwaystoscience.org/index.aspx to find opportunities in all STEM disciplines all over the country!

Help your students find unique project ideas that don't involve fancy equipment or labs:

• Using smartphones to collect data

• Projects involving organisms and ecosystems

• Citizen science opportunities