Science Fairs

Science Fair and STEM Projects Using Fruits and Vegetables  (M, O)
E-book guide with teacher tips and student projects for grades 3-8; free registration with email required

Science Buddies  (Y,M)
Free science fair projects ideas, answers and tolls for serious students.

ChemShorts for Kids  (Y,M)
With monthly experiments going back to 1992, this site site has topics ranging from Fried Green Eggs (uses pH to change the egg color) to Homemade Floam (made with Borax). Great for integrating practical science into the curriculum.

Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects  (Y,M,O,T)
Science projects for agricultural education in the classroom. Ideas for classroom science projects related to ag education.

How to harness Sun's energy by making a solar concentrator  (M,O)
"A solar reflector can be made very easily. The beauty of a parabolic reflector is that you can concentrate parallel rays of sun on a particular point. It can be used for various purposes. It has applications in solar cooking, pasteurization and even in air-conditioning."

Free and Easy DIY Parabolic Solar Concentrator Plan  (M,O)
How to make a really hot solar cooker

How to fabricate a hydraulic jack  (M,O)

All Science Fair Projects  (Y,M,O)
1,000+ science fair projects sorted by age group, subject, and topic

Exploratorium  (Y,M,O,T)
"Science Snacks" are science activities for the classroom and the curious.

Weather Wiz Kids  (Y,M,O,T)
Weather-related science experiments you can do at home.

Science Experiments from Geek Slop  (Y,M,O,T)
This site was formerly Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab. Free science projects and experiments for parents, teachers, and children of all ages. Also includes an article with some helpful tips for participating in a science fair (and a few not-so-helpful tips).

Dr. Shawn's Super Science Fair Project Support Blog  (Y,M,O,T)
Dr. Shawn's Super Science Fair Project Support Center is all about helping you have more fun and get better results with your science project. Important tips that will help you tremendously on every single page. You'll learn how to get help, keep a laboratory notebook, pick the best project, even how to stay calm in front of the judges and MORE! Basically, everything you need to know to succeed with your science project you can learn here.

Thinking Fountain  (Y,M)
A Science Learning Network Resource from the Science Museum of Minnesota

Science in a bag Lesson: Light and Crystals  (M,T)
To use hydro-gel crystals in a hands-on activity to study light refraction through two media. Also, to stimulate critical thinking. Upper Elementary and Middle School Age Children