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    Fretting over your science fair project? Having trouble coming up with an idea that interests you? Jump start your creative thinking by browsing through these science fair sites that list hundreds of projects, along with tips on choosing one that’s right for you.

    		Science Fair Project Ideas Resource Handout for Classroom or Homeschool: Just $2.00

    All Science Fair Projects5 stars

    From astronomy to zoology, All Science Fair Projects is a searchable database of 1000 science fair ideas for all levels (elementary, middle and high school.) You can search by keyword (such as "bacteria" or "sun spots.") Or browse by topic (biology, chemistry, physics, earth science and engineering.) There is also a good resource section that includes links to a few of the large science fair sites, such as California and Chicago.

    Education.com: Science Fair Project Ideas5 stars

    Education.com offers "science fair ideas suitable for every grade level, be it preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, or high school." To filter through the project ideas, select the grade-level and subject boxes in the sidebar, and add an optional keyword. With a free Education.com membership, you can collect your favorite ideas in a Collection. Look for the orange "Collect It!" button on any of the project pages to get started.

    Science Buddies5 stars

    Science Buddies is a non-profit organization encouraging students to "improve their science skills" and "consider additional study or careers in science." It's also my pick-of-the-day site because of the Topic Selection Wizard (look for it under "Project Ideas"), and the general excellence of all the guidance provided. Choosing a topic is often the most agonizing part of starting a science fair project. Use the wizard to guide you toward a topic that interests you. Be warned, however, you'll have to answer a lot of questions to work your way through the wizard. Other great clicks are the tips for getting started in the "Project Guide" section, and the "Ask an Expert" online forum.

    Science Kids: Science Projects4 stars

    Science Kids of New Zealand specializes in helping kids in grades 3 to 7 find an easy science project that they can have fun with. In addition to the easy science projects (listed in the left-hand column) be sure to look at the ideas listed in the right-hand column. These are just questions, not complete projects, but can be a great place to start. "Do women's cosmetics contain potentially harmful chemicals?" "What materials conduct electricity better?" "Does ice melt at a rate proportional to its surface area?"

    		Science Fair Project Ideas Resource Handout for Classroom or Homeschool: Just $2.00



    Honorable Mentions

    The following links are either new discoveries or sites that didn't make it into my newspaper column because of space constraints. Enjoy!


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    Feldman, Barbara. "Science Fair Project Ideas." Surfnetkids. Feldman Publishing. 9 Sep. 2014. Web. 7 Nov. 2024. <https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/science-fair-project-ideas/ >.


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    By . Originally published September 9, 2014. Last modified August 2, 2022.

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