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Science Fair Ideas and Help

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Chemistry

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.

  1. Science Fair Basics
  2. Project Ideas by Grade Level
  3. Steps of a Science Fair Project
  4. Project Ideas by Subject
  5. Reader-Submitted Project Ideas

Science Fair Basics

Science fair projects can help you understand concepts and win awards.

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.

Project Ideas by Grade Level

There are great science projects that you can do at any age.

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

Your poster should present your project clearly.

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

Do you like crystals? Make a science fair project out of them!

Your best bet for a great science fair project is to choose a topic that interests you.

Reader-Submitted Project Ideas

Are you taking chemistry? A little strategy can help you pass chemistry class with flying colors.

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.

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