CIF 2019

Event Title : NCSC - National Children Science Congress

Registration Source Event Title Categories Age Limit Maximum Entries Maximum Members per Entry
Schools Only NCSC - National Children Science Congress Junior (Lower Group) Between 10 & 14 3 Entries Per School 2 Members Per Team
Senior (Upper Group) Between 14 & 17 3 Entries Per School 2 Members Per Team

Theme

27th NCSC 2019 Focal Theme is… Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) for a Clean, Green and Healthy Nation.
1. Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services.
2. Health, Hygiene and Sanitation.
3. Waste to Wealth.
4. Society, Culture and Livelihoods.
5. Traditional Knowledge Systems.

The completed research projects will be exhibited during UAE Children's Innovation Fest 2019.

Criteria

1. A team will have ONLY TWO child scientist.
2. Each participating schools in UAE can send a maximum of THREE teams/projects from each group. 3. Two child scientist can form the team and carry out the research project with the help of school teachers, coordinators of school science clubs, experts/activists of science based voluntary organizations research institutes etc.
4. All teams will display their projects in an exhibition format.
5. Judges will listen to Project abstracts and FIVE best teams from each category will be allowed to present on stage. Presentation will be for 8 minutes and 2 minutes for interaction with judges.
6. VIVA questions will be asked to selected teams on stage.
7. The best TWO teams in each category will be the adjudged as WINNERS and the TEAM LEADER of the winning teams will get the opportunity to participate in the National Level NCSC organized in India.
8. The winning team leader should travel to India to participate in the National Level NCSC organized in India by the Department of Science and Technology. Accomodation & food will be arranged by Department of Schience and Technology. The ticket expenses will have to be arranged by the Child Scientists.
9. Laste date for Registration is June 25th 2019.
10. Last date for Abstract submission - September 24th 2019.
11. Extract to be send to : ncsc.uae@gmail.com.



Event Title : Science Innovative Skit Contest

Registration Source Event Title Categories Age Limit Maximum Entries Maximum Members per Entry
Schools Only Science Innovative Skit Contest Junior (Lower Group) Between 10 & 14 4 Entries Per School 5 Members Per Team
Senior (Upper Group) Between 14 & 17 4 Entries Per School 5 Members Per Team

Criteria

1. All Videos must be 5mins or less.
2. Skit Judgment Method : 40% on Presentation, 30% on Originality AND 30% on Relevance to the theme.
3. Laste Date for submission of youtube links is October 23rd 2019.
4. Mail to be send to cif@sifuae.com.



Event Title : Poster Making Contest

Registration Source Event Title Categories Age Limit Maximum Entries Maximum Members per Entry
Schools Only Poster Making Contest Junior (Lower Group) Between 10 & 14 2 Entries Per School 2 Members Per Team
Senior (Upper Group) Between 14 & 17 2 Entries Per School 2 Members Per Team

Criteria

1. Posters Judgement Method : 40% on Creativity & Presentation, 30% on Originality AND 30% on Relevance to the theme.
2. Topic will be announced ONE hour before the contest. All material required for contest to be brought by participants.
3. A3 size drawing paper will be provided.
4. All posters should have a caption.
5. Duration for the contest will be 1 ½ hours.
6. The posters will be displayed and will be adjudged.
7. The contest will be held simultaneously in a separate room and judges will select the winners.
8. Last Date for submission of entries is October 23rd 2019.



Event Title : Scientific Case Study

Registration Source Event Title Categories Age Limit Maximum Entries Maximum Members per Entry
Schools Only Scientific Case Study Junior (Lower Group) Between 10 & 14 3 Entries Per School 3 Members Per Team
Senior (Upper Group) Between 14 & 17 3 Entries Per School 3 Members Per Team

Criteria

1. Apply your research skills to find solutions to a partinent global issue. Address the topic from all possible areaos of science and consider the ethical, social, and economic implications fo your proposed solution.
2. Tackle the case in terms of 3 members and present a solution to a panel of judges who will critique and score the presentations.
3. All teams will receive the case topic, detailed instructions one week before the presentation date.
4. Only those teams that have registered and confirmed their attendance will receive the case details.
5. Last Date for submission of entries is October 23rd 2019.



Event Title : The Third Eye

Registration Source Event Title Categories Age Limit Maximum Entries Maximum Members per Entry
Schools Only The Third Eye Junior (Lower Group) Between 10 & 14 3 Entries Per School 3 Members Per Team
Senior (Upper Group) Between 14 & 17 3 Entries Per School 3 Members Per Team

Criteria

1. Engage youth in Science, Technology by Exploring visual aspects through the art and science of photography, Capturing images to demonstrate and communicate scientific concepts and phenomena, Applying techniques to the catpure of digital images.
2.THEME : We are looking for eye-catching images that show science being done, show how photography helps science or how science impacts upon our daily lives. The best will be exhibited at CIF 2019.
3. Image Eligibility - The entry form requires the contestant to describe briefly the concept or phenomenon associated with each image.
4. Images must be the sole work of the contestant.
5. Images must be captured using a digital camera - Images created in software are not permitted.
6. Processing, including cropping and adjustments to correct or enhance exposure or colours, is acceptable, the addition, removeal or distortion of significant content is not permitted.
7. Images must not include a watermark or descriptive text.
8. Photos to be sent to cif@sifuae.com.
9. Last Date for submission is October 23rd 2019.

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