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SB Reads 2022 Science Fair

Submit a project for our SB Reads Science Fair this fall! To take part you must be between the ages of 8 and 18 and able to present it at the event Saturday October 15, 2022 11 AM - 1 PM. Group submissions are welcome. We’re looking for projects on earth science, climate change, or sustainability in particular. Projects that allow for maximum hands-on interaction from the public are preferred.

Phone Number

Age Group:

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

How does your project relate to Earth Science, climate change, or sustainability?

Title of Project:

Observation (What I identify as a problem):

Hypothesis (An “if…, then…” statement I will test):

Procedure (What steps I will follow to prepare):

Conclusion (What I learned compared to my hypothesis and results):

Does your project follow the scientific method with a hypothesis, observations, and conclusion?

Yes

How will people coming to the booth be able to learn about and/or play with your project?

If chosen, I will be prepared to speak about my science fair project

Yes

I live in Santa Barbara County:

Yes

I will have a science project ready to present by October 14th.

Yes

I am aware my selected project will be photographed and shared on the Library’s social media for marketing purposes.

Yes

I give my permission to the Santa Barbara Public Library System to use my photographic image and the images of my minor child/ren for the above purposes.

Yes

lnstagram Handle (if wish to be tagged):

Submissions will need to be able to fit on top of a 2ft by 6ft table and include a write up of observations, hypothesis, analysis, and conclusion.

I agree

Would you like to be considered for a $50 stipend to help buy project materials? There are limited stipends available.

Yes

Need some inspiration? Here are a few links and some ideas that you can investigate through a science project!

Environmental Science Fair Projects

Earth and Space Science Projects

Earth Science Experiments