Please view and review the guide below as you complete your science fair projects. 

ACMS Science and Engineering Fair v26.pptx

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Science Fair 2026

Mr. Fuller - Science Fair Coordinator           Fuller.Ronnie.B@muscogee.k12.ga.us  

ACMS Science Fair final projects due: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 2026

 (Projects will be judged throughout the following weeks and winners will be announced by Friday, Jan 18th )

REGIONAL Science Fair -  TBD:  Science Fair projects that are selected by the science department at the school level of competition may proceed to the  regional level.  The regional fair information will be shared when it is made public.

Who is Required to Participate?   

Participation in the ACMS Science Fair is required for students in ACMS gifted and accelerated classes.  

Any other students who wish to participate may take the initiative and do so!  

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4 Checkpoints 

(These are graded and will included in the student's science average)

 

Checkpoint 1: Due September 18th with Final Draft Due September 25th.

Preliminary Proposal Form and Final Draft - This form is completed and submitted to Mr. Fuller for comments and suggestions.  You will use it to help complete the official forms, research plan, and to set up your experiment.  It is important to review all teacher comments and to consider implementing them.  Doing so will improve you final project grade. Science Fair Preliminary Proposal Form 2023b.docxDownload Science Fair Preliminary Proposal Form 2023b.docx

 

Checkpoint 2: Due October 2nd  

Research Plan and Form Submissions- Forms to be submitted are linked on the Forms page of the Science Fair Module.   (The research plan is NOT a research paper.  It IS a description of the project you plan to complete. Instruction for completing it are on the back of form 1A .) 

 

Checkpoint 3:  Due November 20th

The Abstract -  After experimenting you write a summary of your project, its results, and your conclusion.  

 

Checkpoint 4: Due December 4th 

Triboard and Presentation (Links to an external site).  - All forms must be correct and in a 3-ring binder. You must include your project logbook (see the modules for examples). Appearance and inclusion of required aspects on triboard (graphs, results, conclusion, etc). See checklist for more detail.  

 

Each student will also be graded on Experimentation (Was the scientific method followed?  Did the experiment include all the proper steps and parts?)  See rubric for further information.  

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IMPORTANT LINKS

Science Fair PowerPoint Presentation Click Here (Links to an external site).

This PPT will walk you through every step of the project.  Follow it slide by slide and you will get there! 

Georgia Science and Engineering Fair Official Page (Links to an external site).  - this page is the link to all information on requirements for the Science fairs.  

ISEF Rules and Guidelines (Links to an external site).- these are the rules followed by middle and high schools, regional fairs, and the state science fair.  

Checklist/Judges Scoring Sheet  

 

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Official Information and Forms:  

Forms for All Participants to be Completed Prior to Experimentation. 

Forms (below) must be

1. Filled in digitally on the forms provided.

2. Completed by typing appropriate information.

3. Placed in a 3 pronged folder or 1/2 inch binder (I prefer you use sheet protectors.)

4. Set aside in a safe place until the Science Fair. (see timeline)

They should be placed in sheet protectors and into a notebook or heavy duty folder and placed with the tri-board on the day of the Aaron Cohn Science Fair.  

 

1.   Form 1:  Checklist for Adult Sponsor (1)

gsef-2024-01-form-adult.pdfDownload gsef-2024-01-form-adult.pdf

(Must be dated and signed before any experimentation begins! Projects that show a date after experimentation has started will be excluded from advancing to the regional fair!)

 

2.   Form 1A: Student Checklist (1A)

gsef-2024-01a-form-student.pdfDownload gsef-2024-01a-form-student.pdf

Helps you stay on track

 

3.  Form Research Plan

gsef-2024-research-plan-project-summary-instructions.pdfDownload gsef-2024-research-plan-project-summary-instructions.pdf

This is not a research paper! A research plan must be prepared according to the directions on student checklist for 1A!  Students complete this and turn it in prior to beginning experimentation.  Don't discard it! It will be needed again when you turn in your project.    

 

4.  Form 1B: Approval Form (1B)

gsef-2024-01b-form-approval.pdfDownload gsef-2024-01b-form-approval.pdf

 

5.  Form 3: Risk Assessment Form (3)

gsef-2024-03-form-risk.pdfDownload gsef-2024-03-form-risk.pdf

 

6. Official 2024 GSEF Abstract Form

gsef-2024-abstract-form.pdfDownload gsef-2024-abstract-form.pdf

Extra Forms that may be required prior to experimentation:

Qualified Scientist Form - gsef-2024-02-form-qualified.pdfDownload gsef-2024-02-form-qualified.pdf

Human Participant Form - gsef-2024-04-form-human.pdfDownload gsef-2024-04-form-human.pdf

Human Participant Consent Form - gsef-2024-04-form-sample.pdfDownload gsef-2024-04-form-sample.pdf

Vertebrate Animal Form - gsef-2024-05a-form-vertebrate-animal.pdfDownload gsef-2024-05a-form-vertebrate-animal.pdf

and gsef-2024-05b-form-animal-rri.pdfDownload gsef-2024-05b-form-animal-rri.pdf

Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents (Includes use of soil) - gsef-2024-06a-form-agents.pdfDownload gsef-2024-06a-form-agents.pdf 

Continuation Research Progression Projects Form -gsef-2024-07-form-progression.pdfDownload gsef-2024-07-form-progression.pdf