Your project should attract and inform, be easy to assess the study and results, and make the most use of space with clear and concise displays. The display should include headings that stand out, posters containing written material and charts, clearly drawn and correctly labelled graphs and diagrams, and some of the apparatus used so that key aspects of the project can be demonstrated.
Backboards are an essential element.
The following guidelines apply to science fair projects displayed at the national level. Check locally for requirements of your regional fair. Materials must not be flammable. Corrugated cardboard, Bristol board, and other paper products are not acceptable for backboards. Air pockets should not be left behind any paper used to decorate the backboard.