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Science Fair Projects Ideas



Coming up with award-winning science fair projects ideas is a science in and of itself. But hey, there’s no need to re-invent the wheel. It’s all here. Everything you need to create a stupendous Science Fair Project from idea generation to dazzling display!

Did you know any science experiment can be turned into a Science Fair Project easily? Let me explain. One of our favorite experiments is making balloon rockets. All you need is an 18" piece of string, a drinking straw, scotch tape, a balloon, and a windbag (person with plenty of spare air to blow up balloon).

Slip your string through the straw. Then tie the ends to two objects about 12” apart. As you can see from Sarah’s illustration, we tied ours to filing cabinet handles. Poles in your basement, trees, doorknobs, or any other sturdy object would also work. Now, turn on your windbag and inflate the balloon. One child can hold the end of the balloon so no air escapes while another gingerly tapes the balloon to the straw. Begin the count down to rocket launch. 3. . .2. . .1. . .Blast Off! Release the balloon and watch it go.

Now, turn this simple experiment into a Science Fair Project by deciding which part of the experiment to change. For example, you could vary:

  • the type of string used (try kite string, twine, fishing line, yarn, etc)
  • the length and shape of the balloon
  • the size of the drinking straw
  • the length of the string
  • the angle of the string (slanted up or down at varying degrees)

Decide on a variable (the item you will change), predict what will happen (this is your hypothesis), test your theory (carry out your experiments), and study the results. Research the science behind your experiment. What scientific principles are at work in a rocket launch (hint: check out Newton’s third law)? Apply those ideas to your specific experiment. Craft a fantastic report and display. And. . .Voila′ your superb Science Fair Project is launched (pun absolutely intended).

Oh, you’re a little worried about the report and display part? Don’t be. The resources listed here will guide you through every step of the entire process.



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How about a Science Fair Project related to Creation Science? Answers in Genesis has fabulous resources on the topic.







Janice Van Cleave has written several excellent books on Science Fairs. Her web site is a great resource. Janice has written more books on Science Fairs than any other author. Two books that we have used and found to be extremely useful are
  • A+ Science Fair Workbook and Project Journal (for Grades 7-12) and
  • Science Project Workbook (Grades 3-6)

You can find these Janice Van Cleave's Science Fair books and more easily. Just use the Amazon search box below.






My children really enjoyed these simple Science Fair Solutions found at Be Amazing Toys!



Hobbytron is the online store to buy kits in every science category for all your creative science fair projects ideas. This is the year to consider building a robot with the popularity of the movie. Hobbytron offers hundreds of remote control items, fun and educational robots, electronic kits, magic, science projects, Lego Mindstorms and more!








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