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The Napa County Science and Maker Fair is Currently on Hold
The Napa County Science Fair is an opportunity to celebrate the exploration and creativity of our 5-8 grade students in the area of science education. Participating students also have the opportunity to win excellent prizes donated by local businesses and organizations. Families are encouraged to attend.
The Napa County Maker Fair will partner with the Science Fair to provide a variety of hands-on activities for children of all ages who want to explore science. A hot dog lunch will be available for purchase. The Fair is also a wonderful opportunity for younger students to learn more about the Science Fair as future participants.
Participating Schools can Submit Projects to Represent their Schools
2019 Science Fair Flyer PDF (new window)
Participating Napa County schools can submit an unlimited number of science fair projects per grade (completed by a single student or a team) that will be judged by grade level. Schools are not required to hold a science fair to submit. All participants will be recognized for their efforts, and prizes will be given to the top-scoring students.
Does your school want to participate? Contact Seana Wagner
*Students who are not able to sign up through a school can also contact Seana Wagner to participate.
2019 Participant Information
PDF (new window)
Timeline
9:30am – 10:00am
Check-In and Set-Up: Contact the Science Fair if your project will need power, water or is unusually large.
10:00am – 12:15pm
Judges and visitors will be viewing your projects. Be ready to show off your hard work!
12:15pm – 1:00 pm
Awards Ceremony
Important Information
- An adult must be responsible for each student. One adult can be supervising more than one student. For example, one parent can be responsible for all the students from one school.
- Students should pack water and snacks. There will also be hot dog lunches available for purchase.
- There will be hands-on activities for participating students and others to experience.
- Invite your friends, family and neighbors! The event is free and open the public.
- Students can also enjoy the 2019 Napa County Maker Fair at the same location.
- Science Fair Guidelines PDF (new window)
The highest scoring projects by grade will receive gift cards to scientificsonline.com (external website, new window)
Science Fair Support Program Available to Schools That Choose to Offer Program
6-week clinic to help students with their projects
Scientopia staff will assist students in conceptualizing and completing their science projects over the course of 6 weeks, especially those who lack mentors at home or face socioeconomic disadvantages. The program will meet once a week at participating school sites for an hour, exact days and times to be determined.
- Scientific method/Engineering Design
- Choosing a topic
- Research/hypothesis/prototype
- Experiment/design tests
- Data gathering and analysis
- Presentation of results
The cost for the 6-week course is $450; Title I schools pay a reduced rate of $300. For grades 5-8, bilingual teachers are available.
Please contact friendsofscientopia@gmail.com or call (707) 477-9639 to work out the details. Openings are limited, so book now!
What are Engineering and Science video (external website, new window)
Scientific Method Study video (external website, new window)
How to Do a Science Fair Project (external website, new window)
All Science Fair Projects (external website, new window)
Discovery Education – Science Fair Central (external website, new window)
Science Buddies (external website, new window)
Science News for Kids: Science Fair Project Ideas (external website, new window)
Science Project.com (external website, new window)
Science Projects for Kids (external website, new window)
ScienceFairCentral.com (external website, new window)
American Council of Engineering Consultants (external website, new window)
Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley (external website, new window)
City of Napa (external website, new window)
Napa County Office of Education
Napa Kumon Math & Reading Center (external website, new window)
Napa Sanitation District (external website, new window)
Napa Sunrise Rotary (external website, new window)
RSA+ Civil Engineering (external website, new window)
2009 Science Fair (external website, new window)
2011 Science Fair (external website, new window)
2012 Science Fair (external website, new window)
2013 Science Fair (external website, new window)
2014 Science Fair (external website, new window)
2016 Science Fair (external website, new window)
2017 Science Fair (external website, new window)
2018 Science Fair (external website, new window)