Science Fair Project Ideas
Choose from many individual science fair project ideas below the blue drop-down menu. You can also use the drop-down menu to browse projects by grade and/or specific subject area. To get you started, we have included a sampling of some of our most popular science fair project articles with numerous topics and ideas per article immediately below.
Speedy Snail Race
Snails have a reputation for being slow, but is there anything you can do to make them move faster? Try a snail race!
Are Your Clams Safe to Eat?
Feeling skittish about eating some seafood? This project tests the freshness of various clams purchased from local fish markets.
What Do Yeast Eat...and How Can You Tell?
Fruits, molasses, sugar, honey, corn syrup, or jelly? The goal of this science fair project is to explore which foods yeast cells eat.
Popping Fresh
The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine which brand of microwave popcorn leaves the fewest unpopped kernels.
Trashtown Junktion
The objective of this science fair project idea is to discover new ways to use recycled materials and to encourage new architectural design ideas.
Fender Bender Bumper Damage Resistance
The purpose of this science fair experiment is to determine which kind of bumper material would best survive a crash.
Can Food Molds be Used to Reduce Bacteria Spread by a Pet Rabbit?
Can food mold reduce the growth of the bacteria? This project tests the effect of food mold on various types of bacteria.
Magic with Magnets
The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate magnetic forces of attraction and repulsion using a magnet and everyday objects.
Are Cut Flowers Stronger in Cold or Warm Water?
What's the best way to make cut flowers last longer? This science experiment will test if warm or cold water works better.
How Does Distance Affect the Spreading of Light?
Get out your flashlight! The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate how distance influences the spreading of light.
