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How Do I Choose a Science Fair Project?

January 22, 2019 By Terri Thompson

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What is your first thought when you get that science fair notice?

Does your heart stop and your stomach sink?

Or, do you get a burst of excitement?

I’ll admit, many times I get that stomach sinking feeling.

But, not matter if your dreading it or are excited, you’ve got to get started.

And that first step is to make a decision. How do I choose a science fair project?

Are you asking yourself, "how do I choose a science fair project"? Here are some great tips and steps to help you choose the perfect project.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed. There are so many ideas from books full of science experiments to thousands of ideas on Pinterest.

Where do I start?

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Table of Contents

  • How do I choose a science fair project?
    • Is is age appropriate?
    • Is it do-able?
    • Is it easy to illustrate?
    • Does this science fair project fit your child’s interests?
    • Does it fit the guidelines?
    • Are you ready to choose?
    • You can find some fun science fair activities here:
    • Great science resources:
    • A great way to enjoy STEM with your family

How do I choose a science fair project?

To help you choose the perfect science fair project, ask yourself these questions.

Is is age appropriate?

The first thing you need to consider is the age of your child. There’s nothing worse than picking out a project that is too hard and complicated.

You don’t need a complicated project. You’re most likely not going to make a new discovery, invent something, or solve a previously unsolved scientific question in elementary school.

That’s not the point. The point is for your child to ask a question, do an experiment, and make a conclusion. They’re going to learn a lot if you keep it simple.

Look at age recommendations in books and on blog posts to find out if this is a good fit for your child’s age.

Is it do-able?

You also want to make sure the project is do-able. Do you have the space, time, and money to do your project?

Find something that works for your family and your resources. You don’t want to choose a project that takes weeks if you have little free time. There are plenty of great science fair projects that can be done in a short amount of time.

If you only have a small space, make sure the project is something that you can do in the space you have.

Don’t set yourself up for failure. Evaluate your project to make sure it’s do-able.

Are you asking yourself, "how do I choose a science fair project"? Here are some great tips and steps to help you choose the perfect project.

Is it easy to illustrate?

Remember, when you do a science fair project, you will need to create a display.

Make sure your project is easy to illustrate with photos and illustrations.

You’ll also need to display your question, your steps, and your conclusion.

Will you have enough illustrations to make an awesome display?

Does this science fair project fit your child’s interests?

You want your child to be excited about this project, right?

So, follow your child’s interests when you choose. You want something that they’re curious about or something related to one of their passions.

You can choose a music project if your child loves music.

Or try a sports project if they are passionate about sports. For example your hockey fan would love this Hockey Science experiment.

One year, my daughter did a project all about ice cream! Follow any interest, big or small, that your child is excited about.

If your child is unsure about what they want to do, have them fill in the blanks with these questions.

I wonder if…

What happens if…

Their answer will most likely make a wonderful project.

Does it fit the guidelines?

Before you completely nail down your idea, read through the science fair guidelines that were sent home.

Does your project fit in the guidelines?

Can you follow all the rules with your idea?

Each science fair will have different guidelines. It’s very important to make sure your idea will work.

Are you asking yourself, "how do I choose a science fair project"? Here are some great tips and steps to help you choose the perfect project.

Are you ready to choose?

I hope I’ve answered the question, “how do I choose a science fair project”.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Just ask yourself:

Is it age appropriate?

Is it do-able?

Can you easily illustrate it?

Does it fit your child’s interests?

Does it fit the guidelines?

If you answered yes to all these questions, it’s time to fill out that form and get started with your science fair experiment!

You can find some fun science fair activities here:

Chemical Reaction Science Experiments for Kids

Winter STEM Activities for Kids

Fun Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids

Fairy Tale Science Experiments at Science Sparks

Great science resources:

If you’d like to consult a book for a fun science fair idea, here are some of my favorites:

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Terri is a writer and mom of two elementary-aged girls. She has a passion for learning and is always looking for ways to make learning fun. You can find her here writing about fun learning activities, art, craft, and family fun ideas.

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