Elementary STEM Fair

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The Martin County Elementary STEM fair is an academic competition for public, charter, private, and homeschools in Martin County grades K - 5.  While teachers or schools may require their students to conduct an investigation, participation in the district competition is a voluntary decision made by the student. 

Martin County Regional Science and Engineering Fair (MCRSEF) Elementary District Coordinator: Dr. Jessica Tuma: tumaj@martinschools.org

Would you like to donate? Martin County Science and Engineering Fair Donation Form

Elementary STEM Fair Rules

  • Elementary STEM Fair Handbook

  • The following are NOT allowed - NO EXCEPTIONS

    • Live VERTEBRATE animals (invertebrate animals need to be approved by the District Coordinator)

    • Microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi: yeast, mold, mushrooms, etc.)

    • alcohol, fire, hazardous chemicals, or firearms (including Nerf-style guns) regardless of parental supervision

  • Human subjects may be used if they’re not actually the focus of the experiment

    • For example: 

      • testing the effect of music on plants is not using humans if they're the ones playing the instrument. 

      • Using simulated germs and testing handwashing is testing humans, it’s testing the hand washing process.