Whether the science fair project is easy or challenging, and whether it is for an elementary school, middle school or high school fair, you can find basic instructions and project ideas on About.com from many of our guides.
How to Do a Science Fair Project
About.com Chemistry Guide Anne Marie Helmenstine has prepared a great guide to the overall concept of science fairs and choosing a project that will hold the interest of a school-aged child.
Types of Science Fair Projects
Anne Marie also has a good summary of the different types of science fair projects and ideas of selecting one for your upcoming science fair.
Planning a Science Project
Grace Fleming, our Guide to Homework and Study Tips, has written a very good summary of how to plan your science fair project. Included are ideas on researching, preparing a report, getting a display together and preparing for the judges.
Understanding the Scientific Method
Andrew Jones, our Physics Guide, provides a thorough review of the scientific method that is used in most science fair projects.
Chemistry Project Ideas
About.com Chemistry Guide Anne Marie Helmenstine has a very comprehensive list of ideas for projects involving basic chemistry. Her list includes projects from elementary school to high school.
Biology Science Fair Project Ideas
Regina Bailey, About.com's Guide to Biology has assembled a helpful list of ideas for projects involving biology, from animals and plants to human biology.
Astronomy Science Fair Projects Ideas
Is your child interested in space exploration? Nick Greene from the About.com Space and Astronomy site has a list of project ideas related to astronomy.
Science Fair Projects in Archaeology
At the Archaeology site at About.com, Guide Kris Hirst has a number of really good project ideas involving archaeology.
Physics Experiments
About.com Physics Guide Andrew Jones lists a number of physics experiments that would make great science fair projects.
More Science Fair Project Ideas
Denise Witmer, the Parenting Teens Guide, has a huge list of science project ideas from many different disciplines. From acid rain to volcanoes, you can find something for every age and category of science.
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