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.


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

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

How Science Fair aligns to NGSS and CCSS

Successful Science Fair Projects

Website with video and lesson resources for teachers guiding student research

Starting a Site Science Fair Resources

SRC-pre-approval-logic.pdf

SRC Required Forms flow chart

or use the Forms Wizard link below:

2025 Safety Forms.pdf

Fillable PDF Safety Forms from ISEF

At_Home_Science_Safety.pdf

General Guidelines for Science Safety

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

Zfairs student registration directions 2024

Registering a Student on Zfairs

STEAM Expo CEU's course outline

CEU Course Descriptions & Information

SEP Rubric 2024

NGSS Aligned Competition Rubric