Site Map

Science Fair Project Ideas: 1,200+ Free K-12 Science Projects

• Topic Selection Wizard

• Science Projects by Grade Level

• Elementary School Project Ideas
• Kindergarten Project Ideas
• First Grade Project Ideas
• Second Grade Project Ideas
• Third Grade Project Ideas
• Fourth Grade Project Ideas
• Fifth Grade Project Ideas
• Middle School Project Ideas
• Sixth Grade Project Ideas
• Seventh Grade Project Ideas
• Eighth Grade Project Ideas
• High School Project Ideas
• Ninth Grade Project Ideas
• Tenth Grade Project Ideas
• Eleventh Grade Project Ideas
• Twelfth Grade Project Ideas

• Science Projects by Areas of Science

  • Aerodynamics & Hydrodynamics
    Project Ideas
  • Agriculturual Technology Project Ideas
  • Astronomy Project Ideas
  • Big Data Project Ideas
  • Biotechnology Project Ideas
  • Chemistry Project Ideas
  • Civil Engineering Project Ideas
  • Computer Science Project Ideas
  • Cooking & Food Project Ideas
  • Coronavirus Science Project Ideas
  • Cosmetic Chemistry Project Ideas
  • Cybersecurity Project Ideas
  • Diabetes Project Ideas
  • Electricity & Electronics Project Ideas
  • Energy & Power Project Ideas
  • Environmental Engineering Project Ideas
  • Environmental Science Project Ideas
  • Exoplanets Science Project Ideas
  • Genetics & Genomics Project Ideas
  • Geology Project Ideas
  • Human Behavior Project Ideas
  • Human Biology & Health Project Ideas
  • Mammalian Biology Project Ideas
  • Materials Science Project Ideas
  • Mechanical Engineering Project Ideas
  • Medical Biotechnology Project Ideas
  • Microbiology Project Ideas
  • Music Project Ideas
  • Ocean Sciences Project Ideas
  • Photography, Digital Photography,
    & Video Project Ideas
  • Physics Project Ideas
  • Plant Biology Project Ideas
  • Pure Mathematics Project Ideas
  • Robotics Project Ideas
  • Sociology Project Ideas
  • Space Exploration Project Ideas
  • Sports Science Project Ideas
  • Video & Computer Games Project Ideas
  • Virtual Reality Project Ideas
  • Weather & Atmosphere Project Ideas
  • Zoology Project Ideas
• 
  Science Project Kits
• List of Science Fair Project Ideas
• Science Project Ideas Grouped by Task
• Ask an Expert Forum: Answers to Your Science Questions

Science Fair Project Help

• The Scientific Method

  • The Scientific Method
  • Your Question
    • Project Proposal Form
  • Background Research Plan
    • Background Research Plan Worksheet
  • Finding Information
  • How to Write a Bibliography in APA and MLA styles With Examples
    • Bibliography Worksheet
    • MLA Format Examples
    • APA Format Examples
    • Sample Bibliography: MLA Format
    • Sample Bibliography: APA Format
  • Research Paper
    • How to Format Your Research Paper
    • Sample Research Paper
  • Variables
    • Sample Variables and Hypothesis
  • Variables for Beginners
  • Writing a Hypothesis for Your Science Fair Project
    • Learn More About the Scientific Method
  • Experimental Procedure
    • Sample Materials List & Experimental Procedure
  • Materials List
  • Conducting an Experiment
  • Data Analysis & Graphs
    • Summarizing Your Data
    • Variance & Standard Deviation
    • Excel spreadsheet
  • Conclusions
    • Sample Conclusions
  • Final Report
    • Sample Final Report
  • Abstract
    • Sample Abstract
  • Display Board
    • Advanced Display Board Design and Tips
    • Big Display Boards for Top Fairs
    • Everything You Need to Know About
      Fonts for Display Boards
    • Transporting Your Display Board
    • Alternative Display Board Types
    • Sample Display Boards
  • Science Fair Judging

• The Engineering Design Process

  • Engineering Design Process
  • Define the Problem
    
    • Design Notebook
    • Mind Mapping
    • Engineering Project Proposal Form
  • Background Research Plan for an
    Engineering Design Project
    
    • Background Research Plan Worksheet
  • Specify Requirements
    
    • Design Brief Worksheet
    • Design Requirement Examples
    • How to Analyze a Physical Product
    • How to Analyze a Software Product or Website
    • How to Analyze an Environment
    • How to Analyze an Experience
    • How Many Design Requirements?
  • Create Alternative Solutions
  • Choose the Best Solution
    
    • Decision Matrix Worksheet
  • Development Work
    
    • Drawing
    • Storyboards
  • Prototyping
  • Test and Redesign

• Advanced Science Project Guide

  About Advanced High School Science Competition

  • Science Fair Directory
  • Nine Reasons to Do a High School Science Project
  • How to Be Successful at a Top Science Competition

  How to Do an Advanced Science Project

  • Roadmap: How to Get Started On an Advanced Science Project
  • How to Find a Mentor
  • Mentoring & Coaching Advanced High School Student Research
  • Roundtable on Finding an Idea for an Advanced Project
  • How to Read a Scientific Paper
  • Resources for Finding and Accessing Scientific Papers
  • Scientific Review Committee (SRC)
  • Experimental Design for Advanced Science Projects
  • Increasing the Ability of an Experiment to Measure an Effect
  • Data Analysis for Advanced Science Projects
  • Data Presentation Tips for Advanced Science Competitions
  • Big Display Boards for Top Fairs
  • Judging Tips for Top Science Competitions
  • From a Judge's Perspective: Tips for a Successful Scientific Interview
  • When Competition Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Want

• Science Fair Project Additional Resources

  • Laboratory Notebook
  • Science Fair Supplies and Materials
  • Science Fair Standards
  • Science Project Photography
  • Scientific Review Committee (SRC)
    • Projects Involving Human Subjects
    • Projects Involving Hazardous Chemicals, Activities, or Devices
    • Projects Involving Vertebrate Animals
    • Projects Involving Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents
    • SRC Getting Started Guide

• Science Competitions

  • The Value of a Science Fair Project
  • Science Fair Directory
  • Science Fair Tips for Success
  • Carly's Science Fair Project Blog
  • When Competition Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Want
  • Success Lies Beyond the Test in Education

• Tools, Techniques, & Reference Information

  • Aerodynamics
    • How to Build a Wind Tunnel
  • Biomedical Techniques
    • Genetics Home Reference Tutorial
    • NCBI Gene & SNP Tutorial
    • PharmGKB Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base Tutorial
  • Chemistry
    • Acids, Bases, & the pH Scale
    • Chemistry Lab Techniques
    • Chemistry Resources
    • Guide to Purchasing Chemicals
    • Paper Chromatography
    • Titration Tutorial
    • Visualizing Molecules in Three Dimensions
  • Computer Science
    • How to Get Started Downloading and Using Storytelling Alice
    • How to Pick a Coding Project
    • Scratch User Guide
    • Table of 7-bit ASCII Character Codes
  • Electricity & Electronics
    • How to Use a Breadboard for Electronics and Circuits
    • How to Use a Multimeter
    • Electricity, Magnetism, & Electromagnetism Tutorial
    • Electronics Primer: Introduction
    • How to Solder Electronic Components: Electronics Primer
    • Electric Play Dough Recipes
    • Wire Stripping Tutorial
  • Genomics
    • Genomics %G~C Content Calculator
  • Materials Science
    • Stress, Strain and Strength
  • Microbiology
    • All About Agar
    • Inoculation: How to Put the Bacteria You Desire on a Petri Dish
    • Interpreting Plates
    • Microbiology Techniques & Troubleshooting
    • Storing Bacterial Strains
  • Physics
    • Linear & Springs Tutorial
  • Plant Biology
    • Measuring Plant Growth
  • Robotics
    • How to Use an Arduino
    • Introduction to Servo Motors
  • Safety
    • Safety Guidelines
    • Chemistry Safety Guide
    • Introduction to Radiation & Radiation Safety
    • Laser Safety Guide
    • Microorganisms Safety Guide
  • Sociology
    • Designing a Study for Sociology or Human Behavior Projects
    • Designing an Observation Study
    • Designing a Survey
    • Sample Size: How Many Survey Participants Do I Need?
    • Survey Sample 1
    • Survey Sample 2
  • Zoology
    • Using Animal Tracking Data from Movebank for Science Projects

Teacher Resources

• Lesson Plans
• Learning Management Systems
• Blog
• Science Fair Tools

Fun Science Activities

• STEM Activities
• Science Project Books
• How to Choose a Summer Science Camp or Program

Science Experiments

• Science Experiments
• Best Water Science Experiments
• Fun Science Experiments for Young Kids
• Make a Robot

Careers in Science

• Careers in Science

Company

• About Us
• Sponsors
• Partners
• Academic Outreach Partnerships
• Awards & Recognition
• Contact Us
• Image Credits
• Terms and Conditions of Fair Use
• Privacy Policy

Get Involved

• Become a Donor
• Volunteer