The best way to send the poster is flat between taped sheets of cardboard. Any layers of paper on posters must be affixed securely. Posters must be the original design and creation of the entrants themselves. Computer graphics may be used. An example of the original data, brief descriptions of method of collection and purpose of the experiment must be taped to the back of the poster.
Paper clip the entry form to the front of the poster .
Be sure the poster itself gives no information that identifies the team or school. Students may work individually or in teams. For other categories, the maximum nmber of students per team is four. For teams with members from different grade levels, the highest grade determines the entry category. Clarity of the message's demonstration of important relationships and patterns, obvious conclusions, and ability to stand alone, even without the explanatory paragraph on the back.