Fun Science Projects and Experiments for High School, Science Fairs and Middle School

Science projects don't have to be boring. With a few simple twists you can create fun science projects and experiments that are entertaining to make and fun to watch as well. The trick to creating fun science projects is to take what you already enjoy doing, and investigate the science behind it.

Tips to Create Fun Science Projects and Experiments
Here are some tips to help you brainstorm some fun ideas for your science project, whether it's for a science fair or school.

Be Specific
Rather than focusing on the big picture, try to find a specific scientific phenomenon you can explore in your science project. So if you're doing a science project for biology, rather than focusing on all aspects of the animal kingdom, pick a specific animal, one you like, and explore a specific aspect about that animal. If you love dogs, focus on a specific breed of dog.

Pick Something You Like
This may go without saying, but if you want to create a fun science project, pick a topic you can have fun with. If you have to build a physics experiment, pick something you have fun with - a sport or a hobby that you can use to illustrate whatever aspect of physics you desire. If you like baseball, create a pendulum out of a dowel rod to simulate the bat hitting the ball to see the optimal angle the bat should strike the ball to hit a homerun.

Be Creative
While most school science projects have specific requirements a teacher expects to see, you can still be creative within these parameters.

Be Thorough
Most science projects require the use of the scientific method, so be sure to include your research, hypothesis, prediction, experimentation and draw a conclusion based on your experiment. Don't worry if your hypothesis is proven wrong. Just think of how many failed experiments Thomas Edison went through before he designed a working lightbulb.

Have Fun Creating the Project
Chances are, if you had fun creating your science project, the end result will be fun as well.

Fun Science Projects and Experiments Online Resources
Check out the following websites for ideas to create your own fun science projects.