North Harrison Elementary Science Fair

The Backboard

1. The backboard should be a 2 or 3 sided shape within the size limitations stated below.
2. When displayed, the project should not occupy more than three (3)feet of length and 21 (21) inches of depth.
3. Backboards may be made of a suitable material that is able to support its own weight (cardboard boxes work well).
4. The center panel should contain the project title (Lettering should be clear and large enough for someone to see from a distance.) and contain any visual material (photos, drawings, etc.).
5. Side panels should contain material that explains or supports your project (more photos, drawings, graphs, charts, etc.)
6. If you are doing an experiment, it is suggested that you state and PROBLEM on the front panel, put the HYPOTHESIS and PROCEDURE on the left panel and the RESULTS and CONCLUSION on the right panel.
7. A backboard is optional.    Put name on the back only. Large display boards are being sold in the snack room at the school for about $3.00.  Purchasing one of these from the school is optional.