Alice B. Landrum Middle School

Welcome to the Landrum Science Fair! A science fair project should be challenging and enjoyable. Students will learn about the scientific method used for research and how research projects are different from regular reports. Each year some remarkable research is done by our own students at Landrum.

All students are invited to compete in the school-wide Science Fair to be held at Landrum November 18. Last year there was a tremendous response with a record number of projects in the fair. All students who plan to compete in the school Science Fair must complete the necessary documents and follow the timeline provided on the reverse side of this page. Completion of the proper documents is part of the process, and is necessary to compete in the regional and state level science fair competitions.

Landrum follows the format and rules and regulations of the ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair). All pertinent information and required documents can be found on their website,

Landrum Middle School will have a link on the website to science fair information as well.

During Landrum’s Open House on September 1 (for 6th Grade) and September 8th (for7th and 8th Grade). Volunteers working with the Science Fair will be available, on both nights, to students and parents for discussion. We are also looking for people with a background in science to help judge the projects on November 18. There are many judging categories that suit different backgrounds in science. This is an enjoyable way to use your scientific training to the benefit of our students at Landrum Middle School. The students are proud of their hard work and like to show and discuss their projects!

Landrum Middle School

Timeline for Science Fair Fall 2011

Aug. 22 – Sept 16 - Science teachers discuss items related to the science fair project with students. Students narrow down topic.

Sept. 1 and 8 - Open House Landrum Middle School for Grade 6 (Sept.1) and 7/8^th (Sept.8). Volunteers will be available to parents and students for discussion during Open House, sample boards for viewing.
Sept. 19 (Mon.) - Student Entry Form due to teachers.
Sept. 26 (Mon.) – Bibliography and Research Notes due to teachers.
Oct. 3 (Mon.)- Turn in Research Plan, Form 1- Adult sponsor/Safety Assessment Form, Form 1A- Student checklist, Form 1B- student approval form, and any other necessary forms. Forms may be turned in earlier if desired to start project sooner.

Additional forms must be completed by Oct. 3 for certain projects (i.e. if using human subjects need Form 4- Human Subjects Form, hazardous materials- need Designated Supervisor Form. SRC approval will be needed for anything with humans, animals, hazardous materials, anything questionable. Not all projects need review by SRC).

Students enter project information into excel spreadsheet on class computer.

Nov. 10^th (Thurs.) - 5 copies of Abstracts due for students competing on Nov 18.
Nov. 14^th (Mon.) - Final project including boards and data notebooks due.

Class presentations begin.

Nov. 16^th (Wed. ) - Set up display boards during science classes in the gym.
Nov. 18 (Fri.) - Science Fair (judging) in the Landrum Gymnasium.
Nov. 21^st (Mon.) - Awards Ceremony in the Landrum Auditorium.

The River Region East Regional Science Fair will be held on February 1, 2012 at

First Coast Technical College in St. Augustine.

State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida will be March 21-23, 2012 (location TBA)

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Last Modified: Nov 10, 2011