How to choose a topic for your science fair projects?

Science projects Make excellent tools to learn science by doing!

Start your project with curiosity and a desire to learn something new.

• The first step in getting started on a science fair project is choosing a topic.

The topic you choose should  be the best possible topic for you. The science topics you consider should be things that interest and excite you. Don't choose a topic that you will be bored with in a few days.

There are several resources available to assist you in choosing the best science fair topic. Science project books are loaded with good science fair project ideas. The best ones not only list science fair project ideas, but also give instructions and tips for doing the actual experiment.

 Some of these books are also available for electronic download. 101 Easy Science Projects and Science Fair Projects Made Easy are two of our favourite resources for finding excellent science fair project ideas. Science news sources are another place to look when choosing science fair project topics. 

The chosen project should be original and focus on discovering something new or improving on something known. One way to ensure that your science fair project is original is to have a very specific topic.

• Get the facts!

Read about your topic in many books and magazines. You are more likely to have a successful project if you are well informed about the topic.Keep a journal to record all the information you find from each source.

With your topic in mind and some bacground information, you are ready to demonstrate a scientific principle!