San Andreas, CA…For the first time, the public is invited to a free preview of Calaveras County Science Fair projects and demonstrations on Friday, March 11, 7-8pm, in the Calaveras River Academy gymnasium at 150 Old Oak Road, San Andreas. Parents, friends, and science fans can explore the fair and enjoy refreshments as well as demonstrations by the Bret Harte Robotics Club. More than 64 students across the county are participating in the 31st Annual Countywide Science Fair on Saturday, March 12, 2016. This year, the Science Fair will be divided into competitive and demonstration projects.

Competitive projects will be judged in four categories: Life Science, Behavioral and Cognitive Science, Physical Science and Engineering, and Math and Computer Science. The student with the best project overall will win a traveling trophy to be displayed at their school until next year’s Science Fair.

Demonstration projects will be judged by popular vote. Science Fair attendees can explore the demonstrations and vote during the preview on Friday and during competitive interviews on Saturday. The student or group with the winning demonstration project will receive a special award.

Awards will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:00 pm.

Information about the 2016 Calaveras County Science Fair is available at CCOE’s website at http://www.ccoe.k12.ca.us/Page/640.

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