With the scientific method, they can turn a messy craft into an award-worthy science fair project showcased at school or regional fairs.

The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) is more than a science fair — it’s a launchpad for young innovators to showcase curiosity, skill, and creativity.

From your first brainstorm to the final presentation, a science fair project is a journey of curiosity, discipline, and storytelling.

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Students at Alexandria Country Day School presented projects focused on science, technology, engineering and NASA during the school’s STEM Day Fair.

Science fairs used to be a thrilling mix of curiosity, creativity, and—let’s be honest—some very questionable safety practices. Back in […]

Hands-on experiments for learning Projects such as making slime, bouncy balls, or testing polymer sealants let students investigate how material properties change with composition or structure.

Apr 5, 2026 · A growing range of DIY car projects—from solar-powered science fair builds to Pinewood Derby racers and eco-friendly kits—is helping children explore STEM concepts while encouraging...

Jessie Yan, a sophomore at Fairview High School, really wanted to build robots. She came up with a project to test the best material for the feet of a robot design that’s based on cockroaches.

The fair’s 367 projects developed by 530 students in fourth through 12th grades from charter, private and public schools in 22 subject matter categories […]

The best projects are age-appropriate, safe, and repeatable, with clear learning outcomes that students can explain in their own words, making them ideal for science fairs or classroom investigations.

Tailor your tone, depth, and examples to match their knowledge level — simplifying terms for younger audiences or diving into technical detail for experts.

Oct 9, 2025 · Dive into DIY chemistry projects and kitchen science for kids, transforming everyday items into incredible scientific wonders.

Students in Springfield are taking the lead on climate action on Monday at the Springfield Cooler Communities Climate Fair at the Springfield Science Museum.

Science fairs aren’t just about experiments—they’re about telling your project’s story in a way that resonates with judges.

Vidya Saravanapandian, a postdoctoral researcher, holds a human brain and describes its different regions to passersby at UCLA's "Science Fair for Suspended Research."

In the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, Mia Heller received a $500 award from the Patent and Trademark Office Society (PTOS) for her innovative, low-cost and efficient...

Not all toys for play are considered skill building. For example, electronic toys can be reductive because they often require children to press buttons or follow prompts.

One of the best-known examples of electricity generated through the piezoelectric effect was found in the Shibuya train station in Tokyo.

When my daughter had to do a science fair project, she chose to conduct scientific research on a hypothesis put forth in the media—that her favorite boy band would be the “next Beatles.”

"These are going in all over the place in the Pacific Northwest." One such example is a project along Oregon's Bridge Creek, a tributary to the John Day River.