Ohio Homeschool Science Fair + Nature STEM Event
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Get ready for a full day of hands-on learning, creativity, and discovery at the Ohio Homeschool Science Fair + Nature STEM Event!
This exciting event is designed specifically for homeschool families who want more than just a traditional science fair. Alongside student science fair presentations, attendees will enjoy interactive STEM classes, nature-based activities, homesteading science workshops, and engaging make-and-take projects throughout the day.
Students may participate in the Science Fair by presenting an individual or family project in one of the approved categories. Each participant will take part in a short judge interview and receive ribbon grading, with overall awards presented in each age division and the family project category.
In addition to science fair presentations, families can enjoy:
• Owl pellet dissection
• Composting classes
• Bird feeder make-and-take projects
• Apple scraps vinegar making
• Slingshots course & knife history
• Nature science book and craft sessions
• STEM engineering activities
• Wind speed anemometer building
• Lightening bug building with OSU Extension
• Health information booth & family resources
And more classes and activities are still being added!
This is a relaxed, encouraging, homeschool-friendly environment where students can practice presenting their knowledge, engage in real-world science, and build confidence in a supportive setting.
Whether your child is a budding scientist, a hands-on learner, or simply loves exploring how things work, this event offers something for every age.
Come explore. Experiment. Discover.
For additional information, contact:
heritageskillsusa@gmail.com
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Ohio Homeschool Science Fair + Nature STEM Event
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Click here for full Ohio Homeschool Science Fair project categories, guidelines, and to register projects.
Homeschool Science Fair Project Guidelines
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Ohio Homeschool Science Fair
Science Fair Project Guidelines
We are excited to welcome homeschool students of all ages to participate in this year’s Ohio Homeschool Science Fair! Please review the following guidelines carefully to ensure your child’s project is prepared properly for judging.
Project Entry Options
- Projects may be completed as:
- Individual projects
- Family projects (siblings working together)
- Individual projects
- Projects may be entered in any category listed on the official Google Form at the time of registration.
What Students Must Bring
Each participant (or family team) must bring:
1. A Display Item
This may include:
- A working model
- A demonstration item
- A sampling of the project
- A visual model or experiment setup
The display should clearly represent the student’s work and research.
2. A Poster or 3-Sided Standing Project Board
Each project must include either:
- A poster board
OR
- A tri-fold (3-sided) standing science fair board
The board or poster must include:
- The Title of the Project
- The Student’s Name
- The Student’s Age
- Photos of the student(s) working on the project and/or
- Facts, research, experiment data, observations, or conclusions related to the project
Students are encouraged to clearly explain:
- What they studied
- How they completed the project
- What they learned
Judging Process
Each presenter will participate in a brief approximately 3-minute interview with a judge.
During the interview, judges will evaluate:
- The student’s knowledge and understanding of their project
- The quality and organization of their poster or board
- The effort and completeness of their display/model/sample
- The student’s ability to clearly explain their work
Parent Involvement Guidelines
Adult supervision and guidance are expected and welcomed. However:
- Judges will also consider how evident it is that the child (or children) completed the majority of the work themselves.
- Projects should reflect the student’s effort, understanding, and creativity.
We want to celebrate student learning, growth, and hands-on engagement.
Awards & Recognition
At the conclusion of judging:
- Every project will receive a ribbon grading of:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 1
Ribbons will be placed directly on the project board or poster during the end-of-day awards presentation.
Age Division Awards
In addition to ribbon grading:
- An Overall 1st Place
- An Overall 2nd Place
will be awarded in each age division.
Family Project Category
- A 1st Place ribbon will be awarded in the Family Project category.
- A 2nd Place may also be awarded depending upon how many entries are presented.
Our Goal
The Ohio Homeschool Science Fair is designed to encourage:
- Scientific curiosity
- Hands-on learning
- Clear communication
- Confidence in presenting ideas
- Family collaboration
We look forward to seeing the creativity, research, and hard work your family brings to the fair!