Science and Engineering Fair
Consent Form
2015-2016
Student’s Name: __________________________________________________
Project Title: _____________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name: _______________ Grade Level: 6
7
8 9 10 11
12
If my project includes Humans
Vertebrate Animals
Microorganisms
rDNA
Tissues, I understand that it requires prior approval by a review
committee before I start my project, and it requires additional forms that are my
responsibility to request and complete. I may not start my project until I have
completed the required forms. If I do not obtain approval, my project will not be
accepted.
To Be Completed by Student and Parent
a) Student Acknowledgment:
• I understand the risks and possible dangers to me involving my project.
• I understand safe lab practices and equipment and will use safety equipment and safe behavior throughout my project.
• I have read and will abide by the following Ethics statement
Scientific fraud and misconduct are not condoned at any level of research or competition. Such practices include
plagiarism, forgery, use or presentation of other researcher’s work as one’s own, and fabrication of data.
Fraudulent projects will fail to qualify for competition in affiliated fairs or the Intel ISEF.
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Student’s Printed Name
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Signature
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Date Acknowledged
b) Parent/Guardian Approval:
• I have read and understand the risks and possible dangers involved in my child’s Science Project
• I consent to my child participating in this project and will supervise my child’s safety throughout the project.
• I understand that if my child continues beyond the campus level, there will be additional paperwork to complete.
The date on this consent form will be the date established for all additional paperwork.
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Parent’s Printed Name
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Signature
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Date Acknowledged
The following is a partial list of items not allowed for display during presentation
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Living organisms, including plants
Soil, sand, rock, and/or waste samples
Taxidermy specimens or parts
Preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals
Human or animal food
Human/animal parts or body fluids
Magnets
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All chemicals including water
All hazardous substances or devices
Sharp items (for example, syringes, needles, pipettes,
knives)
Flames or highly flammable materials
Batteries with open-top cells
Glass or glass objects