There is never a perfect date without conflicts and we recognize how important CKRSEF is as a way to qualify for the State Fair and ISEF. As such, we are providing an alternate way to still participate in judging and possibly advance. While nothing can replace in-person judging, we hope that the process outlined below will provide a fair alternative.
Students with a conflict need to email the Fair Director, Elizabeth Pelphrey at [email protected] as soon as possible to register for alternate judging. Students will then need to complete a Quad Chart and a Project Video that must be submitted to Mrs. Pelphrey via email by February 23. Students will still need to make arrangements for their science fair board to be checked in and set up prior to 8:30 am on Saturday, March 2 for judging. During judging, judges will have access to both the board and the pre-recorded student presentation.
Quad Chart and Project Video Directions:
A Quad Chart summarizes the project in a single page for a quick overview by the judges. It is divided into 4 quadrants and is intended to be bulleted information that a judge could review at a quick glance. In constructing the Quad Chart, follow the ISEF guidelines outlined in the following document on pages 10 - 11: ISEF Quad Chart
Note: The format for your Quad Chart is determined by your project category.
The Project Video should be 10 minutes maximum length and should show both the Quad Chart and the presenter(s) prominently at all times during the video.
Best Practices for Filming:
Students with a conflict need to email the Fair Director, Elizabeth Pelphrey at [email protected] as soon as possible to register for alternate judging. Students will then need to complete a Quad Chart and a Project Video that must be submitted to Mrs. Pelphrey via email by February 23. Students will still need to make arrangements for their science fair board to be checked in and set up prior to 8:30 am on Saturday, March 2 for judging. During judging, judges will have access to both the board and the pre-recorded student presentation.
Quad Chart and Project Video Directions:
A Quad Chart summarizes the project in a single page for a quick overview by the judges. It is divided into 4 quadrants and is intended to be bulleted information that a judge could review at a quick glance. In constructing the Quad Chart, follow the ISEF guidelines outlined in the following document on pages 10 - 11: ISEF Quad Chart
Note: The format for your Quad Chart is determined by your project category.
The Project Video should be 10 minutes maximum length and should show both the Quad Chart and the presenter(s) prominently at all times during the video.
Best Practices for Filming:
- Film yourself in a well-lit and non-distracting environment so the viewer's focus stays on you and your work.
- Film your video horizontaly (landscape).
- Keep the camera still and in place during filming.
- Speak clearly and loudly enough that the recording is able to pick up every word you say.
- Avoid long pauses.
- Listen to your video after recording to ensure your voice is clear and audible, and that the video has not picked up too much background noise.
- Confirm with Mrs. Pelphrey that the video link you have provided works on her end.