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Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects - http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/fair/ideasframe.htm

Agriculture doesn't have its own category in science fairs, but it is a part of many of the "official" categories. Here, we've put together a few basic ideas of agricultural science projects you can do. Use these ideas as a jumping-off place for coming up with your own project.

Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen - http://bizarrelabs.com/

This site is an ever growing warehouse of the kinds of projects some of the more demented of us tried as young people, collecting in one place many of the classic, simple science projects that have become part of the collective lore of amateur science. For the most part, the projects on this site are fairly safe. There are a few exceptions which could be very dangerous, and are posted only because they are interesting to know about.

The Bubblesphere - http://www.bubbles.org/

Everything you wanted to know about bubbles... include a great recipe for "bubble stuff"

Crystal Gardens - http://www.yesmag.bc.ca/projects/crystal_gardens.html

Crystals are not alive, but they can grow. Growing crystals requires a little time and patience. If you have both (plus a few other ingredients), you can grow your own crystal gardens.

Energy Science Projects and Activities - http://www.eere.energy.gov/education/science_projects.html

Science project ideas for students using solar energy. Adobe Acrobat reader necessary.

Experiments in Growing Crystals - http://rockhoundingar.com/pebblepups/growcryst.html

Kitchen chemistry is fun for science projects and learning. Here's how to grow your own crystals and cave formations. If you are a kid, get an adult to help you. If you are an adult, get a kid to help you.

Exploratorium Science Snacks - http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/index.html

Each Snack begins with a photograph of itself, a short introduction and a list of the materials needed. Other sections give assembly instructions, contain descriptions of how to use the completed exhibits, and explain the science behind them. Most of the Snacks can be completed by one person. If a partner or adult help is needed, this is indicated.

Home Experiments - http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/HOMEEXPTS/HOMEEXPTS.HTML

These experiments are part of a collection that Professor Shakhashiri distributes to the audience at his annual holiday lecture and at other presentations throughout the year: THE COLLAPSING CAN; BENDING WATER; SOFT WATER AND SUDS; EXPLORING ACIDS AND BASES WITH RED CABBAGE;THE FIREPROOF BALLOON; FLOATING SOAP BUBBLES; CHEMILUMINESCENCE -- COOL LIGHT BLUE SKY -- RED SUNSET; RUBBER BANDS AND HEAT; and REMOVE TARNISH FROM SILVER.

Hunkin's Experiments - http://www.hunkinsexperiments.com/

Tim Hunkin trained as an engineer, but then became a cartoonist (drawing the Rudiments of Wisdom for the Observer newspaper for 14 years). His next career was in television (writing and presenting three series called ‘The Secret Life of Machines’ for Channel 4). He now works mainly for museums, building interactive exhibits and curating and designing exhibitions.

Mad Scientist Experiments 2000 - http://library.thinkquest.org/J001796/

How do you stop water from freezing? What does lemon juice do to metals? Enter our lab to discover many fascinating experiments, facts, and results. Try the experiments at home or school and email us your results.

Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - http://www.spartechsoftware.com/reeko/

Welcome to Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - a treasure filled site full of fun (and off-beat) science experiments - and they're all free! We've got science and chemistry experiments for parents, teachers, kids, and children of all ages.

School Science Fairs Home Page - http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/sciencefairs/

Welcome to the New Science Fairs homepage. A project of the EasternNewfoundland Science Fairs Council, this homepage is designed to aid students in the most difficult aspect of their science fair experience; getting an idea. We have everything from coolinks to information on the Canada Wide Science Fair Canada Wide Science Fair. We have included the listing of many science project ideas and hope to include more in the future.

Science Bob - http://www.sciencebob.com/

"Science Bob" Pflugfelder has been a fan of science since he was just six years old. Over the years, he has been exploring the scientific world with thousands of students.

Science Experiments You Can Do! - http://www.west.net/~science/expindx.htm

This site offers instructions for 8 different science experiments that you can do at home.

Science Fair Central - http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/index.html

Let our online experts help you improve your science skills, and find the resources you need to make your next science fair project a great one.

Science Fair Primer - http://users.rcn.com/tedrowan/primer.html

This primer is written to help my students develop science fair projects. These ideas have been developed over twenty years of teaching science through research projects. Others may find any or all parts of these documents helpful. Feel free to copy, use, and expand upon any ideas here.

Science Fair Project Index - http://www.ascpl.lib.oh.us/scifair/

The index contains projects from almost all areas of science and many areas of technology. However, experiments involving psychology and other social sciences have not, for the most part, been included. In addition, most crafts and projects of a recreational nature have been excluded. Therefore, many activites found in electronics, metalworking, carpentry, and domestic science books are omitted from this index.

Science Fair Project Resource Guide - http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/

Do you need to do a science fair project? This list of web sites provides the basic materials to do just that. The HOW TO DO A SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT articles explain the different parts of science fair projects. SAMPLES of completed science fair projects will show some successful projects for different age levels.

Science Fair Tips - http://www.cyberbee.com/science/scitips.html

Students are expected to show increasing sophistication and application as grade level increases. Elementary students might illustrate or model a science topic of interest to them, or they might demonstrate how a particular principle works. Middle school students are expected to conduct an experiment of some type, and to use process skills which are relational by nature.

Science is Fun - http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/scifun.html

The master of chemical demonstrations, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, shares the fun of science through home science activities, demonstration shows, videos, and books. Information about these and other science fun stuff is available here.

Science Toys You Can Make With Your Kids - http://scitoys.com/

The book describes in simple terms how to make toys that teach science. First I discuss how to make a science toy, so those who only want to build the toy can do so without bothering with how or why it works. After that, I explain the science behind the toy, starting with simple concepts, and building to a college level.

Simple but Significant Science Using Everyday Materials - http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/HOMEEXPTS/nichols.html

A collection of hands-on science activities using easy-to-find and materials from around your house. Experiments include "Lightning in your mouth" "coat-hanger chimes" and "dinner table optics"

Thinking Fountain - http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/tf/nav/tfatoz.html

Here you'll find an index of activities and experiments, artwork, and booklists on various topics compiled by the Science Museum of Minnesota.

The Ultimate Science Fair Resource - http://www.scifair.org/

Welcome to The Ultimate Science Fair Resource, the Internet's premiere resource for science fair. Whether you are a student trying to find an idea for a project or a parent looking for information on building displays, you'll find it here. Check out the Idea Board to exchange ideas with other students.

Whealmers Science Activities - http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/

Awesome science experiments guarateed to "whlem" you!
Whelmers - http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/

For twenty years, I collected activities and demonstrations that whelm students. Activities that spark their curiosity. Activities that will catch, for a moment at least, the eye and mind of even the most indifferent student. Whelmers are a tool to be used by a classroom teacher to engage students; to draw their attention from the incredibly busy and hurried lifestyle we all experience.