They're a big plus on college, scholarship and job applications - a leg up on the competition!

Win great prizes!

They provide students opportunities to:

• Create self-esteem through scientific literacy

• Work across the curriculum

• Conduct independent research

• Utilize scientific method

• Develop writing skills

• Employ mathematical and analytical skills

• Give oral presentations

• Find the answers to their own questions

• Carry an idea through to completion

• Work to deadline

• Respect humane and safety considerations

• Document procedures

• Create artistic displays

• Interview and work with professional scientists and engineers

• Defend their work in interviews with judges

They open the door to many other competitions - local, state, national and international.

Science fair exhibitors have the chance to interact with students from throughout the Sacramento Valley and, in the case of other competitions, from around the world. 

and, last but not least, they're fun!