A collection of articles focusing on science projects appropriate for K-12 students. Included are earth science projects, physics science projects, biology science projects, electricity science projects, elementary science projects, high school science projects, science fair projects and more.

Science Articles

Preparing Your Child for School: Science It’s possible to prepare your child well for school science experiences without specialized equipment or curriculum. Find tips on how to prepare your child to start thinking scientifically before they start school in this article. Read more - Preparing Your Child for School: Science
Science Projects Overview Science projects can be fun, simple, educational, and completed for science class, science fairs, or just for fun. This article is an overview on the basics of science projects. Keep reading for more on science projects. Read more - Science Projects Overview
Astronomy Solar System This article has information on science projects that focus on astronomy and solar systems and tips for all ages. Science project ideas for grades 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12  in the areas of astronomy and solar systems are included. Read more - Astronomy Solar System
Make a Model Solar System Science Project This article gives instructions for making a model solar system science project. It includes two approaches: one simple and one to scale. Suggested extensions are also included. Keep reading for more hints on making a model solar system. Read more - Make a Model Solar System Science Project
Presenting a Science Project This article presents tips for presenting a science project. A science project can often be presented in multiple ways, and even if the project directions suggest one, you may be able to modify it if another approach is better suited to your purposes. Read more - Presenting a Science Project
Physics Science Projects Physics science projects may focus on acoustics, astronomy, electromagnetism, mechanics, meteorology, and optics. This article has information and ideas for physics science projects in these areas, plus ideas for presentation and extensions.
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Make a Compass Science Project This article has information on how to make a compass science project, including the materials needed and directions. Keep reading for instructions for three different ways to make a compass for your science fair project. Read more - Make a Compass Science Project
Ecosystems and Environment Science Projects This article has science project ideas for ecosystems and environment science projects for grades 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12. Projects include describing and analyzing ecosystems and environments.
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Make a Magnet Science Project This article has information and instructions on how to make two different magnet science projects. This project presents two approaches to making a magnet, first, using a very strong magnet and the second, using a battery.
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Forms of Matter and Chemistry This article has information on science projects relating to forms of matter and chemistry. Here are several adaptable matter and chemistry science projects ideas for student groups of 1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade. Read more - Forms of Matter and Chemistry
Human Body, Health, and Nutrition This article contains information on human body, health, and nutrition science projects. Keep reading to find human body, health, and nutrition science project ideas for 1st - 4th grade, 5th - 8th grade, and 9th - 12th grade students. Read more - Human Body, Health, and Nutrition
Make a Volcano Science Project This article has information on how to make a volcano science project, including what materials are needed and directions on three different ways to make a volcano, including constructing the body and making it erupt. Read more - Make a Volcano Science Project
Earth Science Projects This group of earth science projects are based on a broad definition of earth science, which includes other areas besides geology, including bodies of water--both limnology (the study of fresh water) and oceanography--rocks and minerals, and soil science. Read more - Earth Science Projects
Science Projects: Sound Are you looking for ideas for a science project on sound? This article has information and ideas for sound science projects for students in 1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade. Read more - Science Projects: Sound
Science Projects: Water and the Oceans This article has information on science projects involving water and the oceans. Ideas for water and the oceans science projects are offered for 1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grades. Read more - Science Projects: Water and the Oceans
Make Salt Crystals Science Project This article has information on how to make a salt crystals as a science project. You will also find an second project on how to make sugar crystals. Doing both allows comparison of the salt crystal science project and the sugar crystal science project. Read more - Make Salt Crystals Science Project
Magnets, Electricity, and Energy This article has information on science projects involving magnets, electricity, and energy. The article includes suggestions for magnet, electricity, and energy for 1st-4th grades, 5th-8th grades, and 9th-12th grades. Read more - Magnets, Electricity, and Energy
Meteorology Science Projects This article contains information on meteorology science projects. These projects can be used as part of a public school, private school, or homeschool curriculum, or to create a meteorology science projects for your next science fair. Read more - Meteorology Science Projects
Science Projects: Light and Optics This light and optics science project article is focuses on this subset of physics science projects. You'll find information on science projects involving light and optics for 1st-4th grades, 5th-8th grades, and 9th-12th grades. Read more - Science Projects: Light and Optics
Biology Science Projects This article contains information and ideas for biology science projects including Botany, Ecology, Genetics, Forensic Science, and Zoology. Keep reading for more on biology science projects or for use in science fairs. Read more - Biology Science Projects
Make a Sundial Science Project This article has information and instructions on how to make a sundial science project in two different ways. Keep reading for ideas and directions on how to make two sundial science projects. These sundial projects may be used for science fairs. Read more - Make a Sundial Science Project
Cells, Heredity, and Genetics This article has information about science projects on cells, heredity, and genetics. These science project ideas are for 1st-4st grades, 5th-8th grades, and 9th-12th grades. Keep reading for more on cells, heredity, and genetics. Read more - Cells, Heredity, and Genetics
High School Science Projects Preparing high school science projects is different from preparing elementary science projects or middle school science projects. Read this article to find out how high school students can prepare to create an effective high school science project. Read more - High School Science Projects
Force, Motion, Simple Machines This article, one of a set on physics science projects, has information and ideas for force, motion, and simple machine science fair projects. Science project tips are offered by grade levels, including 1st-4th grades, 5th-8th grades, and 9th-12th grades. Read more - Force, Motion, Simple Machines
Engineering Science Projects This article has information, ideas, and tips on creating engineering science projects. These engineering science project ideas can be used for public schools, private schools, homeschools, or science fair presentations. Read more - Engineering Science Projects
What Makes a Good Science Project? What makes a good science project? This article has information to help you make the best science project you can. Keep reading for tips and ideas about what makes a good science project, then use them for your next science fair. Read more - What Makes a Good Science Project?
Science Projects: Weather and Climate This article has information on weather and climate science projects.  Keep reading for tips and ideas for 1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade science projects on weather and climate. Read more - Science Projects: Weather and Climate
Windmill Science Project This windmill science project article contains instructions for building a windmill science project from Tinkertoysâ„¢and information on a number of extensions to expand students' understanding of how windmills work.
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Earth Science and Natural Resources Science Projec This article contains ideas for science projects about Earth Science and natural resources. Project ideas can be used for 1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade students looking for an Earch Science project for a science fair. Read more - Earth Science and Natural Resources Science Projec
Science Projects: Animals and Zoology This article has information and ideas for science projects involving animals and zoology for elementary students, middle school, and high school students. Consider these animal and zoology projects for your next science fair. Read more - Science Projects: Animals and Zoology
Plant Science Projects This article has information and ideas for plant and botany science projects designed for grades 1 through 12. These science projects may be modified or extended to meet particular classroom needs and/or science fair regulations. Read more - Plant Science Projects
Time and Seasons Science Projects This article contains many ideas for science projects on day and night, time, and the seasons. The time and seasons science projects are categorized by grade levels (1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade, and 9th-12 grade) and may be modified. Read more - Time and Seasons Science Projects
Precipitation Science Project If you are interested in weather and climate you may have fun with this precipitation science project. This article provides information and ideas for building a rain gauge and suggestions and extenstions for doing explorations using the gauge.
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Climate Study Science Project This climate study science project includes two ways to study the greenhouse effect: one easier and one more advanced. The article provides information and instructions and extension ideas for adapting the climate study project for greater depth of understanding.
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Electromagnetism Science Project This electromagnetism science project article offers instructions on how to build electromagnets, including a list of materials and step-by-step instructions on how to build an electromagnetism science project for your next science fair. Read more - Electromagnetism Science Project
Telegraph Science Project This telegraph science project article provides information on how a telegraph works, step-by-step directions on how to build a telegraph, and a Morse code chart with instructions on how to use Morse code on your telegraph project. Read more - Telegraph Science Project
Chemistry Science Projects This article has information, instruction, and tips on making a chemistry science project. These chemistry projects can be adapted for use in private school, public school, or homeschool settings and used as chemistry science fair projects. Read more - Chemistry Science Projects
Homeschool Science In this homeschool science article, you can learn about how to find the national science standards. Get the basics on different areas of science including physical science, earth science, space science, and life science, as well as the history and nature of science and an understanding of science as inquiry.
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