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Project Fair
The CAPE Project Fair is a can’t-miss annual event in Central Washington! Project Fair is an opportunity for your child to present and display a project. The subject can be anything from bubble gum to zebras, in any age-appropriate subject from science to history to art… virtually anything! In participating, your child will benefit by being able to share their interest with a large audience, develop research skills, learn communication skills as they interact with visitors at their display, practice creativity, and discover others who share their area of interest.
Making your Project a Winner
Although every homeschooler’s project is a winner in our opinion, there are ways to give yours a competitive edge.
* Choose a color theme to reduce visual chaos.
* Present a large visual background, such as a tri-fold display board.
* Show a variety of crafts, artifacts, and other items that can be handled by your visitors.
* Include an “Ask Me” page to give visitors “safe” questions and easy conversation starters.
* Label each item well, with bold, legible letters.
How Projects Will be Scored
* Presentation Board: Neatness, Explanation, Organization, & Creativity
* Written Report: Explanation, Writing Mechanics, Documentation. Grades 3 to 6 should have a 1-2 page paper with an abbreviated bibliography including author and title. Grades 7 to 12 should include a 3-4 page paper with complete bibliography.
* Display Items on Table: Relevant & Interesting, Clear Labeling
* Child’s Knowledge of the Subject
* Overall Impression
March 2010- members can download Project Fair registration forms and a copy of the judge’s form from the online version of the March 2010 CAPE Newsletter
