Teacher Resources

Resources for Teachers are linked below 


As an ISEF Affiliated fair all projects must follow and abide by the International Rules for Pre-college Science Research

 Safety Regulations apply to ALL students, though only grades 6-12 must submit SRC paperwork. Please see Safety Review Page for more information.

An Overview of Forms can assist with how to fill out required forms.


Please encourage students to work in teams of up to 3!


Earn CEU's for Judging day-of or for hosting a school-based STEAM Expo, Science Fair or Invention Convention!


Need support with Science Fair or Invention? 

Are your students looking for a mentor?

Contact Dr. Wygant at hwygant@santacruzcoe.org 


Important Dates Science and Engineering Fair 2025

Important Dates for 2025

For Definitions and Explanation of forms, see the Rules and Regulations, beginning on page 5 

STEAM Expo CEU's course outline

CEU Course Descriptions & Information

2023-SRC-pre-approval-logic.pdf

SRC Required Forms flow chart

or use the Forms Wizard link below:

2025 Safety Forms.pdf

Safety Forms from ISEF

research board - ngss - ccss connections-1-.pdf

How Science Fair aligns to NGSS and CCSS

Zfairs student registration directions 2024

Registering a Student on Zfairs

At_Home_Science_Safety.pdf

General Guidelines for Science Safety

SEP Rubric 2024

NGSS Aligned Competition Rubric