The right topic is what makes the difference between good science fair projects and great ones. A good presentation makes it easy to tell what the data you collect shows. Having a good knowledge of what you saw and how you came to your conclusion is exactly what the judges like to see in winning science fair projects.

Get the most from your research by keeping written notes of your project as you do it. Write down everything from brainstorming to experimentation to raw data. Always make a note of the date it was taken down for use in your report. Ready to get started? The first thing you’ll need to know is what you want to study. Science projects can be anything you want them to, so pick something you can really sink your teeth into. Be Focused about what you want to find out. A simple well done project will earn more points than a complex but unfinished one. It’s okay to change topics early on, but make sure you change for a good reason (like it’s too complicated or too broad) Good science projects require a long time to plan and complete well.

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