Science Fair Ideas

Is it getting to be Science Fair season in your school? Explore these links for ideas that go way beyond moldy bread and baking soda volcanoes. Thanks to Madi (grade four) for requesting this Activity. Other students will need it too!

School Science Fairs Home Page

A project of the Eastern Newfoundland Science Fairs Council, this homepage is designed to aid students in the most difficult aspect of their science fair experience; getting an idea.

Super Science Fair Projects

Complete guide to science fair projects, topics and experiments.

The TWINKIES Project

Wonder what those brilliant scientists at Rice University were up to during finals week? Lots of TWINKIE experiments. These serve as a good model for science fair ideas. Check out the results in Haiku - now that's impressive!

Science Fair Project Resource Guide

Very well organized reference, including how-to information, and lots of assistance for students. This site describes the scientific process, what makes a good project, tips and tricks.

Reeko's Science Experiments

Check out this online lab with easy, intermediate, and advanced recommendations.

Science Elementary Hotlists

You can visit sites selected just for your grade level that go with Utah curiculum. Click your grade on the left, then follow the links.

National Student Research Center

The e-database of experiments doesn't have pictures, but it does have a lot of information. Click on one of the journal dates, then scroll down to get some ideas.

Science Fair Central

Janice Van Cleave is one of the best known authors of science books for middle grades. Her "Science Fair Handbook" is the basis for this eye-catching and informative site. Great for beginners!

Utah Science Core Curriculum

Click on the grade levels at the left to see science resource for your grade. Try the interactive Sci-Ber Texts to build up your science knowledge.

Dana.org - Brainy Kids

Links to Science Fair projects.

Best wishes for a successful science project - and learning experience!

Author: Laura Hunter - Email lhunter@uen.org