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Science Projects

Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects

Agriculture doesn't have its own category in science fairs, but it is a part of many of the "official" categories. Here, we've put together a few basic ideas of agricultural science projects you can do. Use these ideas as a jumping-off place for coming up with your own project.

Cyberfair: Virtual Science Fair

Created for and by students in grades three through six. Look for ideas for science fair projects.

Energy Science Projects and Activities

Science project ideas for students using solar energy. Adobe Acrobat reader necessary.

Experimental Science Projects : Level Guides

This introductory level guide presents basic information for doing a science project.

The Science Club

Projects from simple to advanced. Also other links to more sites.

Science Fair Central

A wonderful starting place for grades 4-8, children will like the colorful graphics and easy-to-use links. A long list of project ideas will get them thinking, and the "Soup to Nuts Handbook" clearly explains the whys and hows of creating a science fair project.

Science Fair Project Resource Guide

Do you need to do a science fair project? This list of web sites provides the basic materials to do just that. The HOW TO DO A SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT articles explain the different parts of science fair projects. SAMPLES of completed science fair projects will show some successful projects for different age levels. The IDEAS section will help you decide what kind of science fair project you want to do. The sites may include questions which can be developed into projects or full explanations of projects you can do. The science MAGAZINES include interesting articles in different areas of science which may help you come up with your own topic. If you find an article on the topic you choose, it can be used to give you some research information. The RESOURCES section will provide some basic tools you might need to complete your own science fair project.

Successful Science Fair Projects

While not a list of experiment ideas, this site is a great place for kids to read about and understand what makes a good project and what doesn't. Tips for a good display are also included.

The Ultimate Science Fair Resource

Step-By-Step instructions on doing a science fair project. Lists of general ideas to help get your brain juices flowing when you can't come up with ideas for your science fair project.