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=EXHIBIT CLASSIFICATIONS=

Exhibits will be classified for awards in three categories: Junior (Grades 6-8), Intermediate (Grades 9-10) and Senior (Grades 11-12). (NB: Entries submitted by Grade 6 students are not eligible for Grand Prizes.) Exhibits may be entered in one of the following divisions: Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical sciences; Computing & Engineering; Earth & Environmental Sciences; Health Sciences; Life Sciences; and Physical & Mathematical Science =EXHIBITS=
 * 1) All exhibits must be confined to a table or floor space not to exceed 1.2 meters wide by 0.8 meters deep (see diagram). Height of exhibits is limited to 3.5 meters. Exhibits that exceed the dimensions given may be disqualified. Exhibitors must plan for this allotted space only.
 * 2) Set-up of the exhibit will depend on your regional fair and will be posted by the Regional Committee.
 * 3) Group projects (maximum of 2 students) may be entered under the group leader's name. In the event of an award, the group leader is the beneficiary
 * 4) The same exhibitor may not display an identical exhibit at any subsequent New Brunswick Science Fair. However, a project may be improved and entered again in competition.
 * 5) Construction of exhibits must be sturdy, with moving parts firmly attached and approved for safety. Each exhibit must be self-supporting. Electricity (AC 110V, 60 Hz) will be supplied; however, the host venue will **__not__** provide gas, running water, or any other material.
 * 6) An exhibitor may not present more than one exhibit each year.

=SAFETY RULES=
 * 1) Displays must be solidly constructed. Moving pieces, if any, must be firmly attached and present no danger of accident. Switches and cords must be of the approved variety and circuits adequately protected. Cell or battery-fed circuits should be safe both in design and operation. Pressure vessels must be equipped with safety valves and gas cylinders stabilized.
 * 2) Open flames, live animals, inflammable liquids, microbial cultures, plants and soil, biodegradable material and lasers in working order may not be exhibited.
 * 3) No toxic, corrosive or dangerous chemicals are allowed at the Science Fair. Substitutes, such as sugar, water, food dyes, salt, flour and molasses, must be used to simulate dangerous chemicals.
 * 4) For a project involving live animals, the regulations of the Youth Science Foundation must be followed. For further information, visit [|www.ysf.ca]

=JUDGING=
 * 1) Exhibitors must be present during the judging sessions for demonstration of their project and interviews. Exhibitors should be prepared to present their work to the judges in five minutes or less.
 * 2) Judging is based on the following criteria:
 * Scientific thought || 45 ||
 * || Creativity || 25 ||
 * || Dramatic value || 10 ||
 * || Written report || 10 ||
 * || Skill || 10 ||
 * || TOTAL || 100 ||


 * __The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases__**.

=AWARDS=

2. Plaques will be awarded to the first overall project in each grade level
 * 1) Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 projects for each grade level.

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 * 1) Each project must be self-supporting.

SUGGESTION: Build a 3-section panel of light material:

2. Construction may be of rigid cardboard, light veneer or plywood, but may not be of styrofoam. 3. No material such as posters, graphs, etc. is allowed on walls, columns, in front of the table or other area of the exhibition hall. 4. Arrange all project information and material within the allowable space: 1.2 m (width) x 0.8 m (depth) x 3.5 m (height). 5. Plan the project taking into consideration:
 * [[image:http://www.scienceeast.nb.ca/images/title-SF_eng.gif align="center" caption="Project board"]] ||
 * Project board ||
 * Clarity
 * Safety and neatness
 * Ease of transportation
 * Ease of assembly/disassembly

6. Dangerous chemicals ARE NOT ALLOWED and must be simulated by safe substances such as salt, sugar, coloured water, etc. 7. The use of open flames requires PRIOR approval. Pressure vessels must have a safety valve. 8. PROJECTS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS WILL BE REFUSED.

=Registration=


 * 1) DOCUMENTATION

Each exhibitor is required to attach an electronic copy (if possible: Microsoft Word or PDF) of the project report to the registration online. The project reports are for the use of the Chief-Judge and for subsequent publication. The project report (maximum 5 pages) must include the title of the project, the name of the participant, the name of the school and the division/category in which the project is to be entered (see Classifications). The project report should also include:
 * Introduction, Background and Purpose
 * Hypothesis
 * Methods and Procedure
 * Results, Observations and Conclusions/Discussion
 * Acknowledgments
 * References
 * Changes to a continued project
 * Bibliography