Foothills Academy recognizes the importance of science and technology as an integral part of K-12 education. We support these subjects with advanced educational materials including our state-of-the-art Science Lab, a full range of science core and elective subjects, and an annual Science Fair.
Participation is optional for High School students, who will earn extra credit for their work, with the amount of extra credit at the discretion of their science teacher. Participation in the Science Fair is also noted on their official transcript. The top three winners at this level will receive gold, silver, and bronze medallions for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. These fine medallions can be seen, appropriately hanging from a lab ringstand, in the image at right. All entrants receive a certificate of participation, and recognition at the on-campus award ceremony. In the past, the Carefree Kiwanis have presented additional awards in the form of science books, cash prizes, and Science Fair t-shirts.
Participation is mandatory for all Middle School students. There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each middle school grade level.
Our Science Fair is the first level of a multi-tiered competition leading to an international event, and is open to Foothills students at all grade levels. Judges are drawn from our own science faculty as well as outside sources. Winners at all grade levels will advance to the second tier of competition, which is run by the Carefree Kiwanis.
Click to download a Science Fair application form.
Note that you are required to read the Protocol and Safety Rules to participate.
Download the Science Fair Rules
Most of your questions will be answered on our FAQ page. If you have any additional questions about this event, please contact any of the persons listed below:
Faculty: Tracy Marion: tmarion@foothillsacademy.com
Faculty: La White: lwhite@foothillsacademy.com
Scientist: Dan Heim: dan@heimhenge.com
The Carefree Kiwanis Club, sponsors of the second tier competition, can provide adult mentors to assist you with your project. They have several members with science and engineering experience who are willing to share their expertise with students. For more information about their mentor program, contact member:
Jim Walborn: jim_walborn@qwest.net
The Kiwanis have also prepared an informative Handbook, useful to students, parents, and teachers. Download the Science Fair Handbook
The Foothills Academy Science Fair (FASF) is open to all grades, and serves as a first-level competition leading to the Kiwanis Community Science Fair (KCSF), and then to the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF). Winners there can advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Any project from physical or life science areas will be considered for admission. Awards include medals, subscriptions, books, cash prizes, and scholarships. In addition, you will earn academic credit in your current science course for participating.
1. High School entries may be individual, or in teams of two or three students from the same grade.
2. Middle School entries must be individual (one student) projects.
3. All projects must test an original hypothesis using the scientific method.
4. Entries must be made via our official application form (available above).
5. Applications not meeting our criteria will be returned with helpful advice for resubmission.
6. Returned applications may resubmit only once, within one week of receipt of their return.
Middle School: completed applications due to your science teacher by whatever date they choose.
High School: completed applications due to Faculty Moderator by March 7th.
FASF for Middle School
FASF for High School: (Saturday event), setup 9-10 am, judging 10 am -12 pm, open viewing 12 pm
FASF for High School: student and faculty viewing, Awards Ceremony
KCSF Tier 2 Competition at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center (Public Viewing March 11)
AzSEF at Phoenix Convention Center
ISEF in San Jose, CA
Arizona Science and Engineering Fair: AzSEF
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair: ISEF
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