The Martin County Elementary STEM fair is an academic competition for public, charter, private, and homeschools in Martin County grades K-5.  While teachers or schools may require their students to conduct an investigation, participation in the district competition is a voluntary decision made by the student. 

2025-2026 Elementary STEM Fair Information

• Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

• Anderson Middle School Cafeteria

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Exhibits Open to the Public

  • 6:00 PM Awards Ceremony Begins

Martin County Regional Science and Engineering Fair (MCRSEF) Elementary District Coordinator: Dr. Jessica Tuma: tumaj@martinschools.org

• Elementary STEM Fair Handbook

• The following are NOT allowed - NO EXCEPTIONS: 

  • Live VERTEBRATE animals (invertebrate animals need to be approved by the District Coordinator)

  • Microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi: yeast, mold, mushrooms, etc.)

  • alcohol, fire, hazardous chemicals, or firearms (including Nerf-style guns) regardless of parental supervision

• Human subjects may be used if they’re not actually the focus of the experiment

  • For example: 

    • testing the effect of music on plants is not using humans if they're the ones playing the instrument. 

    • Using simulated germs and testing handwashing is testing humans, it’s testing the hand washing process. 

Curriculum and Instruction

Science

District Approved Instructional Materials

Science Instructional Frameworks

Progression Pathways

Statewide Science Assessment Information

Biology End of Course (EOC) Exam Information

Laboratory Science Safety Documents

Secondary STEM Fair

Environmental Studies Center

Elementary STEM Fair