Science Fair Ideas and Help
Make
this your one-stop center for all of your science fair project needs.
You'll find step-by-step instructions for designing and performing an
experiment or demonstration and lots of project ideas.
- Science Fair Basics
- All About the Scientific Method
- Project Ideas by Grade Level
- Steps of a Science Fair Project
- Project Ideas by Subject
- Reader-Submitted Project Ideas
- What Science Fair Judges Look For
- Free Science Fair Projects
Science Fair Basics
Do
you have to do a science fair project or are you considering doing one
for fun or prizes? Here's what you need to know about science fairs and
science fair projects.
All About the Scientific Method
This
scientific method is the cornerstone of a good science fair project.
Here's a look at everything you need to know about the scientific method
and how to apply it to your project or any experiment.
Project Ideas by Grade Level
The
hardest part of doing a science fair project is probably finding an
idea and turning it into an experiment. It can also be challenging to
find age-appropriate and grade-appropriate ideas. Never fear, help is
here!
Steps of a Science Fair Project
Science
fair projects don't magically appear in the science fair, all
completed. Once you get an idea you need to design an experiment, carry
it out, and report on it or prepare a poster.
Project Ideas by Subject
Your best bet for a great science fair project is to choose a topic that interests you.
Reader-Submitted Project Ideas
This
is a collection of science fair project ideas, grouped according to
subject or grade level, that have been submitted by students, teachers
and parents. You can find a great idea here or you can share your own
ideas.
What Science Fair Judges Look For
Find out what science fair judges are looking for or learn how you can become a science fair judge yourself.
Free Science Fair Projects
Find
a science fair project idea for a project that won't cost you anything
to do! Whether the project is free or not will depend on the materials
you have on hand. Remember, you can conduct research using books or the
internet to gather information. Excellent experiments may be designed
simply by finding new ways to analyze data that already exists.