CHAMBERSBURG >> Young scientists from across Franklin and Fulton counties will showcase their experimental and technological achievements Friday and Saturday at the 33rd Annual Franklin Science and Technology Fair.

The exhibits will be up for public viewing noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Chambersburg Area Middle School South, 1150 E. McKinley St.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade were invited to participate in the annual event. The projects will be judged on Friday evening based on age and project topic.

The divisions of primary, intermediate and juniors will be judged in the categories of earth science, life science and physical science.

In the senior division for high school students, participants will be judged in behavioral and social science, biology/microbiology, chemistry/biochemistry, computer science and mathematics, earth/space/environmental sciences, engineering, medicine and health sciences and physics. Partner exhibits will also be judged.

In addition to awards in each category and division, special awards will also be announced. These awards come from local organizations and recognize projects on the topics of their choice.

The overall champions and grand champions will be announced on April 18. Students who receive top honors this Saturday qualify for the Championship Competition, where participants will be required to present their projects to jurors in the Chambersburg Area School District Administration Building. The award ceremony will take place after the judging is completed at noon.

For more information on the Franklin Science Fair, go to http://www.franklinscience.org/.

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Franklin Science Fair open to the public Saturday