4C STEM Club is a proud partner of IJAS (Illinois Junior Academy of Science)! As an affiliated club, students in 7th and 8th grade can participate in the IJAS Science Fair through our club, receiving mentorship throughout the entire process from developing project ideas and conducting experiments to preparing presentations. Learn more about the IJAS Science Fair here: https://ijas.org/
If you are in 7th or 8th grade, don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your STEM skills through 4C STEM Club!

Class 1: Orientation & Idea Brainstorming
Introduction to the IJAS Science Fair
Overview of rules, judging criteria, and timelines
Brainstorm potential STEM project ideas
Class 2: Research & Hypothesis Development
Conduct background research on chosen topics
Develop a clear research question and hypothesis
Class 3: Experimental Design & Planning
Plan experiments or project steps
Identify materials, methods, and variables
Discuss safety and ethical considerations
Class 4: Data Collection (Phase 1)
Begin experiments or gather initial data
Record observations systematically
Class 5: Data Collection (Phase 2)
Continue experiments or data gathering
Troubleshoot issues and refine procedures
Class 6: Data Analysis & Interpretation
Analyze collected data using charts, graphs, and statistics
Discuss results and draw conclusions
Class 7: Project Documentation
Prepare research report and project log
Draft abstract, introduction, and methodology sections
Class 8: Display & Presentation Preparation
Design poster or display board
Develop presentation talking points
Class 9: Mock Presentation & Feedback
Practice presenting project to peers and mentors
Receive constructive feedback and make improvements
Class 10: Final Submission & Showcase
Finalize project report and display
Submit to IJAS Science Fair
Program Duration (through our club):
Start: Friday, December 12, 2025
End: Friday, February 27, 2026
Mentorship includes guidance on project development, experiments, and presentation preparation
Regional Fair (Region 6 – North Suburban):
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: Wheeling High School (Poster Session)
State Fair:
Dates: Friday, April 24, 2026 & Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
Upon receipt of your registration, our team will provide guidance on enrollment and share additional details.
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