STEAM Fair Information

This year P.S. 83 will be holding a Science Fair at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 28th.  We hope you will be able to take an active part in the development of your child’s Science Project.  Depending on the grade level of your child, projects will be completed as follows:

Timeline for individual projects:

• 12/08/25-12/12/25: Distribution of science fair information letter to students. Students begin gathering ideas for their project.
• 12/15/25-12/23/25: Students submit their investigative question/problem for approval and continue to research.
• 1/05/26-1/08/26: Students submit their claim for approval. Students submit an outline describing their project, the materials they will use and how they will complete the project.
• 1/12-2/20/26: Students conduct their independent investigation/experiment to prove the claim. Students create boards or digital slides for class presentations. Teachers will monitor student progress.
• 2/23/26: Science Project Due
• 2/23/26- 2/26/26: Classroom Presentations begin and the teacher will select class winners.
• 2/28/26: Science Fair 10:00-12:00pm. Grade band and school-wide winners announced at 11:30.

Timeline for individual projects:

Student projects will be assessed using the following guidelines:

• Originality of Project
• Use of Scientific Process
• Accuracy of Data
• Analysis of Results
• Effort & Workmanship
• Knowledge of Science Facts
• Overall Appearance

Kindergarten – Animals Project

Grade 1 – One class theme project  

Grades 2-8 – Individual or 2 student group project if permitted by teacher.  Students’ projects are expected to be related to the science curriculum for their grade level unless otherwise approved by their teacher.

**The use of live animals or insects IS NOT PERMITTED.  Items of value SHOULD NOT be included.**

Judging:    

The classroom teacher will judge all projects and select 3 semifinalists from the class. These projects will be displayed in the hallways outside the classrooms and will then be displayed on Saturday, February 28th at the school wide STEAM Fair Open House in the Annex Cafeteria.  A panel of judges will select a class winner for each class in grades 2 - 8.  A 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place school winner will be selected at 10:30 am from the class winner projects.