There are lots of good science fair projects that don't cost anything to do. Find a science fair project idea for a project that is free. This is a list of projects that use materials you may already have in your home or that involve gathering data from a free location. If you don't have a material, choose another project.
- What is the effect of music on plant growth?
- What fruit contains the highest percent of water?
- What is the effect of salt on the boiling temperature of water? Sugar?
- Make a hypothesis and analyze data that you can find online. For example: Are there really streaks in baseball? Or is it chance?
- Does listening to music while performing a task (e.g., taking a quiz) affect how well you do?
- Can a saturated saltwater solution still dissolve sugar? Can a saturated sugar solution still dissolve salt?
- What is the variation of size of eggs in a carton?
- Where does bread mold the most quickly?
- What happens if you replace baking powder with baking soda? Baking soda with baking powder?
- What is the temperature variation in different rooms in a house? What impact does closing/opening doors have on the utility bill?
- How much time do most kids take to get ready for school in the morning?