Science Fair Project Ideas

Coming up with exceptional science fair project ideas can be one of the hardest parts of getting started. But it can also be one of the most exciting! Because science is everywhere, all around us, there is literally no limit on what you can do for your science fair project.

1.) Acid Rain Project
Acid rain (pH is less than 5.0) is rain that contains more acid than normal rain (pH is greater than or equal to 5.0.) With this project you can explain how acid rain is started and show the rain cycle. You can also explore the major causes of acid rain and show how we can combat acid rain.

2.) Clouds
Clouds are a visible form, usually white or grey, that are comprised of fine water droplets high in the earth's atmosphere. They are a creation of the earth's evaporation. To pursue this project, you can create your own cloud. Pictures of different clouds can also be taken over a set period of time. You should indicate what the weather conditions were like while these pictures were taken and identify each type of cloud. You can also show how and why these clouds were formed at this time.

3.) Global Warming
This can be a particularly relevant science project because global warming is such a huge issue today. Global warming is an increase in the Earth's temperature, which causes a major climate change. For this project you can explain "The Greenhouse Effect" and draw a diagram showing the climate system. You can also explain if it possible for us to change climate and how we could do that. Explain what happens when the temperature rises and what we can do to stop the greenhouse effect.

4.) The Moon
The moon is fascinating and when you choose to explore it for your science fair project, there is almost no limit to what you can discover! The first thing you could do is to weigh some objects and try to determine how much they would weigh on the moon. Also, based on the idea that the moon is 238,886 miles from the Earth, walk around the classroom once. With the two numbers try to determine how many times you would have to walk around the room to achieve the same distance as the moon is from the Earth. Find images of the moon's craters and explain why they show no sign of erosion. Relate this to Neil Armstrong's footprints and tell Neil Armstrong's story. You could also explain what a lunar eclipse is and using a model of the Earth and moon, show what happens during a lunar eclipse.

These are just a few ideas for science fair projects. It's easy to find more whether online or through books. Your local library will have many resources on how to find great science fair project ideas. A great idea is just the beginning. Once you have that, the sky is the limit for your project!

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