Secondary Science Fair Resource Guide for Parents, Teachers & Students

Important information about AACPS Science Fair policies    Anne Arundel County Public Schools Regional Science and Engineering Fair and the Elementary Science Fair are in full compliance with the Student Handbook and Anne Arundel County Public School policies as well as the International Rules and Guidelines of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. This means students will not do research related to the following topics unless they are a student working in a Regulated Research or Industrial Setting supervised by a qualified scientist and having appropriate form approval BEFORE beginning research. No student should begin any research project before being approved by the classroom teacher. Depending on the topic, some projects will need review by the School Scientific Review Committee or the School Level Institutional Review Board. Alcohol & Tobacco Blood, Blood Products or other dangerous biological agents DEA-controlled Substances Firearms and Explosives Hazardous Chemicals Hazardous Devices Prescription Drugs Radiation For further information for secondary students and required forms and committee approvals, please contact the Office of Science at 410-222-5451.