Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Curriculum and Learning Management Division

Regional Science Fair 2023

Updated September 11, 2023
Regional Contests

I. Siyensikula (Student Contest)

1. This competition is open to all Junior High School and Senior High School students from both
public and private schools in Region VII. Only the first-place winner in the SDO level shall be
submitted for the regional contest. Only 1 student should appear in the final video.
2. The student must discuss a science topic from the identified least learned competencies in
SY 2023-2024 from quarters 1-4, 2023. Kindly refer to the EPS/Coordinator in Science for the
listing. The student must discuss the topic in a clear, creative, and engaging manner through
a video presentation that is not more than three minutes. The student must discuss the
topic in the English language only. It must possess subtitles at the bottom of the video.
3. All creative visual tools such as animations, demonstrations, simulations, and field tours are
allowed and must be original using any platform or media. Entries with photos and videos
which are derivative works (copyrighted) will automatically be disqualified.
4. Script should be made and submitted in Word format with citation of references on content,
music, images, and pics that are non-copyrighted and open source. The script should be in
A4 format, double spaced, bookman old, 11 font size with 1-inch margin on all sides.
5. All submitted videos will be part of the ROVII property and will be used for teaching-learning
purposes to be posted in the Repository of Science Learning Resources.
6. All entries will be scored based on the following criteria:

Indicator Description Points

Engagement Possess elements that can captivate 10 points
and make the viewer interested in
the videos. It has a “Wow” factor.
Illumination The video was able to fully explain 20 points
providing depth and width of the
topic and content and made it easy
to understand. It has comprehensive
citations of references.
Creativity The video provided inventive and 10 points
seamless approaches that can be
used to teach the subject matter.
Difficulty The extent of the discussion was 10 points
made at an advanced level with
specific details and examples.
Total Points 50 points
II. Digituro sa Siyensya (Teacher Contest)

1. This competition is open to all Junior High School and Senior High School teachers from both
public and private schools in Region VII. Only the first-place winner in the SDO level shall be
submitted for the regional contest. Only 1 teacher should appear in the final video.
2. The teacher must discuss a science topic from the identified least learned competencies in
SY 2023-2024 from Quarter 1-4, 2023. Kindly refer to the EPS/Coordinator in Science for the
listing. The student must discuss the topic in a clear, creative and engaging manner through
a video presentation that is not more than three minutes. The teacher must discuss the topic
in English language only. It must possess subtitles at the bottom of the video.
3. All creative visual tools such as animations, demonstrations, simulations and field tours are
allowed and must be original using any platform or media. Entries with photos and videos
which are derivative works (copyrighted) will automatically be disqualified.
4. Script should be made and submitted in word format with citation of references on content,
music, images and pics that are non-copyrighted and open source. Script should be in A4
format, double spaced, bookman old, 11 font size with 1 inch margin on all sides.
5. All submitted videos will be part of the ROVII property and will be used for teaching-learning
purposes to be posted in the Repository of Science Learning Resources.
6. All entries will be scored based on the following criteria:

Indicator Description Points

Engagement Possess elements that can captivate 10 points
and make the viewer interested in
the videos. It has a “Wow” factor.
Illumination The video was able to fully explain 20 points
providing depth and width of the
topic and content and made it easy
to understand. It has comprehensive
citation of references.
Creativity The video provided inventive and 10 points
seamless approaches that can be
used to teach the subject matter.
Difficulty The extent of the discussion was 10 points
made at an advanced level with
specific details and examples.
Total Points 50 points
III. Sibol Contest (SIP for Elementary – Key Stage 2)

1. This is a full research paper or SIP contest for elementary pupils open to public and private
schools in the region. The team must have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 pupils with
1 coach only. The team could be of the same grade level or a combination of grade levels.
2. Only 1 team or the first-place winner at the SDO level shall be endorsed to the regional level
for screening.
3. The team can choose from any of the SIP categories: Life, Physical, RIM, or Computational
Science.
4. All technical guidelines are the same in the SIP Contest for the Secondary level based on the
NSTF Handbook.

IV. RSTF Winners and Point System

1. Each category will have five (5) awards based on ranking: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
2. Each rank will be given a certificate of recognition and a trophy or medal.
3. Each rank will be given cash prizes to be determined and awarded by the Vivant Foundation.
4. First placers will be given a grant of Science Equipment courtesy of the Vivant Foundation.
5. To determine the overall winners, the following shall be considered:

Categories Points System

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place
Life Science Team 10 8 6 4 2
Life Science Individual 8 6 4 2 1
Physical Science Team 10 8 6 4 2
Physical Science 8 6 4 2 1
Individual
RIM Team 10 8 6 4 2
RIM Individual 8 6 4 2 1
Innovation Expo Team 8 6 4 2 1
Innovation Expo 6 5 4 2 1
Individual
Computational Science 10 8 6 4 2
Team
Computational Science 8 6 4 2 1
Individual
Sibol SIP Elem 10 8 6 4 2
Siyensikula 5 4 3 2 1
Digituro 5 4 3 2 1

Prepared by: BRYANT C. ACAR, RO 7 EPS Science