The Innovators Research Challenge, formerly known as the Science Fair, serves as a place for winners of their school-based fairs in grades 3, 4 and 5 to share their experiments, discoveries, and inventions with peers, judges, and members of the community.
Student Registration Process
REGISTRATION FOR THE INNOVATORS RESEARCH CHALLENGE:
STEP 1 Access the online Registration Form. Registration should only be completed if student was the recipient of a first place award in grades 3-5 at their school's science fair.
STEP 2 Print a copy of the Signature Card. Return the completed Signature Card to your science teacher at your school in time for the school to meet the county's submission deadline of April 2, 2024, Signature Card (Spanish)
AACPS Science and Engineering Expo and the AACPS Innovator's of Science and Engineering Challenge (ISEC) are in full compliance with the Student Handbook and AACPS policies. Before you begin planning your projects check with your science teacher to make sure you are using approved chemicals and equipment. The following are examples of unapproved items. Using these items will result in exclusion from AACPS ISEC Activities:
Alcohol or tobacco products
Bacteria or mold
Fire
Household bleach, dry ice, liquid nitrogen or other harmful chemicals
Human tissue (including blood)
Medicine (over-the-counter and prescription)
Science lab chemicals (only elementary approved chemicals may be used)
Weapons including paint guns, bow and arrow
Innovators Olympics
The Innovators Olympics is a competition for fifth-grade students who have shown outstanding interest and ability in the fields of science and engineering. Five Olympics stations, each focusing on a domain of science and engineering, are completed by teams of two fifth grade competitors from each school. These challenges require teamwork, innovation, creativity, and knowledge. Judges will award points in each challenge for student performance. High-scoring teams in each challenge will receive awards, as will overall winning teams who accumulate the most points in all five challenges.
The Innovator's Olympics is open to teams of two fifth grade students from each elementary school. Participation in the Olympics is optional. Any student wishing to participate should speak with their fifth grade teacher.
REGISTRATION FOR THE INNOVATORS OLYMPICS:
STEP 1 Access the online Registration Form. Registration should only be completed if student received an invitation from their school's fifth grade teacher.
STEP 2 Print a copy of the Signature Card. Return the completed Signature Card to your science teacher at your school in time for the school to meet the county's submission deadline of April 2, 2024. Signature Card (Spanish)
