BPS Citywide/Region VI Science Fair
To access the list of winners for past science fairs scroll to the bottom of the page.
This year the Boston Public Schools Citywide/Region VI Science Fair will be virtual.
We have moved all information to a new platform. To register and complete paperwork everyone (teachers, students, judges, etc) must go to our new zFAIRS site.
Email: Karissa Goff, Director of BPS Citywide/Region VI middle and high school science fairs with questions and concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Science Fair!
Science Fair Manuals and Forms
Resources for Research
Check out this Defined STEM Blog: Helping Students Get Real with Research
Leverage your School Librarian or local Boston branch librarian.
Science Fair/Guided Inquiry Rubric template
We have moved all information to a new platform. To register and complete paperwork everyone (teachers, students, judges, etc) must go to our new zFAIRS site.
Email: Karissa Goff, Director of BPS Citywide/Region VI middle and high school science fairs with questions and concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Science Fair!
- Find answers and accompanying links to the following questions on the FAQs sheet:
- What happens if it snows?
- There is no snow date. In the event of a cancelation, the BPS Citywide/Region VI committee will follow the same process as was done for the 73rd Science Fair. Students who opt-in to be judged for ISEF will submit projects and be judged online. Schools will nominate projects for the MS/HS state fairs and will the support of the Science Fair Committee be entered in as either Direct or Regional entries. Details and procedures will be published only if necessary.
- What is the role of a Science Fair Liaison?
- How do students qualify for the BPS Citywide/Region VI Science Fair?
- How do you know what projects qualify for pre-approval and which forms to complete? Also answers: How do you register for a zFAIRS account?
- Which HS/MS science fair forms are required?
- Why do forms get sent back?
- How do I manage the student projects without taking away so much class time?
- I’ve never run a science fair before, can someone guide me?
- Does the STE department purchase presentation boards or other materials to support a school fair?
- What if students want to create a poster?
- Are there volunteers, engineers, college students that would be able to mentor/support my students with their projects?
- How do students become eligible to present at the Middle School or High School State (MSEF) Fairs? What does it mean to have a "direct entry" from a school?
- Do you have resources for conducting research for projects?
- Can I use the judges cards to support students as they prepare their posters/tri-fold boards and oral presentations?
- What happens if it snows?
Science Fair Manuals and Forms
- zFairs has replaced SEFOS as the official site for student registration. More information will be posted soon.
- 2019 High School Judge's Card
- 2019 Middle School Judge's Card
Resources for Research
Check out this Defined STEM Blog: Helping Students Get Real with Research
- Boston Public Schools Library Services Virtual Learning Commons Information & Research Databases including “Science in Context,” “Health & Wellness Resource Center” and “Environmental Studies and Policies Collection”
Leverage your School Librarian or local Boston branch librarian.
Science Fair/Guided Inquiry Rubric template
Middle and High School State Fair Questions:
Questions should be directed to Marianne Dunne, mdunne@bostonpublicschools.org
2020 Citywide/Region VI Science Fair
Click HERE for a list of the students and the awards they earned.
Click HERE for a list of the students and the awards they earned.
2019 Citywide/Region VI Science Fair
Click HERE for a list of the students and the awards they earned.
Click HERE for a list of the students and the awards they earned.
2018 Citywide/Region VI Science Fair
Click HERE for a list of the students and the awards they earned.
Click HERE for a list of the students and the awards they earned.
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2018 Science Fair Photos |
2018 Award Ceremony Photos |
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