It's important to follow safety guidelines when creating your display board. Make sure to obtain a copy of the safety rules and follow them carefully. It is generally not acceptable to include live animals, microbial cultures or fungi, animal or human parts except for teeth, hair, nails, and dried animal bones, liquids, chemicals, open or concealed flames, batteries with open top cells, combustible materials, aerosol cans of household solvents, controlled substances, any hazardous materials, sharp items like knives, needles, and syringes, or gases in your display. Additionally, be sure to get your project topic approved by your teacher before you begin working on it. This checklist can help ensure that your display is acceptable and will impress the judges.