| There are countless science fair project topics. To | | | | you want to choose one that is beyond your level. The |
| figure out a topic, you must first decide on a category | | | | judges want to see that you are knowledgeable about |
| of interest; Astronomy, Biology, Zoology, Chemistry, | | | | your project and that you have documented your |
| Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental, Microbiology, | | | | findings. Obviously, the first thing they will notice is your |
| Physical Science or Mathematics. Once you have | | | | presentation, so you want to make sure it's eye |
| found a category that you like, you can then decide on | | | | catching and well organized. If you use graphs in your |
| a topic. It may not be an easy task, since there are | | | | project, make sure to double check your figures and |
| countless topics on each category, but it will not take | | | | ensure you understand the graphs you are presenting. |
| you long before you choose something that really | | | | If you can't explain your work, you are definitely going |
| interests you. Just remember that any project has the | | | | to lose points. Basically, if you chose a topic that |
| potential to be a winning science project, and keep in | | | | interests you, is on your skill level, that you genuinely |
| mind that the judges are looking mainly at presentation | | | | learn something from your project, are able to show |
| and whether or not you learned something from the | | | | and explain your work, and present the project in an |
| project. | | | | organized and eye catching manner, you are likely to |
| You don't want to pick a topic that is too easy, nor do | | | | score great points with the judges. |