IJAS Science Fair

• Educate participants about the IJAS Science Fair competition and its rules.
• Guide students through competition registration.
• Assist with topic selection and project planning.
• Provide guidance on preparing documentation, trifold displays, and presentations.
• Validate experiments and data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Offer opportunities to practice presentation skills with mentorship and feedback.
• Advise and coach students throughout the process.
• Prepare students for successful participation in the final competition.

Orientation & Idea Brainstorming

• Introduction to the IJAS Science Fair.
• Overview of rules, judging criteria, and timelines.
• Brainstorm potential STEM project ideas.
   

Research & Hypothesis Development

• Conduct background research on chosen topics.
• Develop a clear research question and hypothesis.
   

Experimental Design & Planning

• Plan experiments or project steps.
• Identify materials, methods, and variables.
• Discuss safety and ethical considerations.
   

Data Collection

• Begin experiments or gather initial data.
• Record observations systematically.
• Continue experiments or data gathering.
• Troubleshoot issues and refine procedures.
   

Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Analyze collected data using charts, graphs, and statistics.
• Discuss results and draw conclusions.
   

Project Documentation

• Prepare research report and project log.
• Draft abstract, introduction, and methodology sections.
   

Display & Presentation Preparation

• Design poster or display board.
• Develop presentation talking points.
   

Mock Presentation & Feedback

• Practice presenting project to peers and mentors.
• Receive constructive feedback and make improvements.
   

Final Submission & Showcase

• Finalize project report and display.
• Submit to IJAS Science Fair.