Resource Center Home > Science Projects > Science Fair Projects

Science Fair Projects

Did you mark this year’s science fair on the calendar months ago? Great! Home Science Tools will help you guide young scientists through science fair projects from first question through final presentation.

Did your student just announce the science fair is next week? No sweat. Find last-minute ideas and complete project kits to create a stellar project on the quick.

No matter the amount of prep time, completing a science fair project inspires learning as students dig into a question through hands-on science. With curiosity engaged, students will produce a final project worthy of proud display. And because we all know parents and teachers play a huge role in that science fair project, you can pat yourself on the back, too.

Need a jump-start? Enter your student’s age, science interest, and focus topic in the Science Kit Selector tool to find the perfect science kit and get started!

Filters

By Subject
By Grade
Extras
There is something about a science fair that brings everyone together, making it the perfect event to host at your homeschool co-op.
To get started with our leaf chromatography experiment, we first must learn about leaves. Leaves contain different pigments, which give them their color. Green chlorophyll is the most common type of pigment, but there are also carotenoids (yellow, orange) and anthocyanins (red). Chlorophyll, which is essential for photosynthesis, usually hides the other pigments, except when […]

Ever wonder what to do with that left over pumpkin from Halloween or the pumpkin you bought for decorative purposes? How about turning it into a science project?

Download a free science fair guide to help you get started on your science fair project! Browse top-selling science fair kits from Science Buddies and HST!

Find great ideas for science fairs by subject and grade!

So, you’re entering a science fair. Now what? These six simple science fair tips will take you from picking your project to nailing your presentation. And who knows — you may even have some fun along the way! Science Fair Tips Science Fair Tip #1 Pick a topic that interests you. Trust us, it’s much […]

Here are some ideas to get you started designing a science fair project. 

Need a Winning Idea for This Year’s Science Fair Project? Try a Science Buddies Kit! Participating in a science fair is a great learning opportunity for kids of all ages. Yet, creating a science project can be a lot of work for students and parents. Science fair projects require research, planning, and shopping for materials. […]

Find physics science fair project ideas about magnetism, electricity, energy and solar power, and more.

Introduction Salt is an naturally-occurring mineral and a chemical compound with amazing properties. These properties enable salt to be used in everything from preserving food to making it taste better. Epsom salt is primarily used for health reasons. People use it to make soft water for relaxing, treat constipation, and sore muscles. You can use […]
Photosynthesis is the process in which green plants (primarily) convert energy from the sun’s light into usable, chemical energy. Plants require energy for growth, reproduction, and defense. Excess energy, created from photosynthesis, is stored in plant tissue as starch. Starch is a white and powdery substance. It houses glucose, which plants use for food. The […]

Proud Partners with Science Buddies

Science Buddies is a non-profit organization that is an expert in all things science fair, and we are pleased to partner with them to bring all kinds of supplies to kids doing science fair.