Web Sources

Recommended Sites

Google Science Fair

Google Science Fair is a global online competition open to students from 13 to 18 years old sponsored by Lego Education, National Geographic, Scientific American, Virgin Galactic, and Google.

Science Buddies

The award-winning, non-profit Science Buddies empowers K-12 students, parents, and teachers to quickly and easily find free project ideas and help in all areas of science from physics to food science and music to microbiology.

Education.com/Science Fair Project Ideas

Education.com has assembled a vast collection of science fair project ideas written by science teachers, professional scientists, and educational consultants on popular science fair topics ranging from physics and chemistry to biology and even sociology.

Science Bob

Find easy science experiments, watch experiment videos, and get Science Fair ideas from Science Bob!

Santa Barbara County Science Fair

Find information regarding important dates, a list of previous winners, and guidelines for county science fair entries.

California State Science Fair

The California State Science Fair is the final science fair of the academic year for students throughout the State of California in grades 6 - 12, serving California's future scientists since 1952. It is hosted by the California Science Center (formerly, the California Museum of Science and Industry).

Science Fair Idea Exchange

A place to find ideas for simple, intermediate, and advanced project ideas.

Successful Science Fair Project Guidelines

Science teacher Lynne Bleeker's guide to designing a successful science project.

All Science Fair Projects

Science fair projects for all level, with topics ranging from Astronomy to Zoology.

Internet 4 Classrooms Science Fair Projects

Find links to a variety of science fair resources and project ideas.

How to Search Online (Slides and Handouts)

Strategic Searching via SB Unified Librarians / A. Woods
  • Click HERE for Strategic Searching Handout
  • Click HERE for Tips & Tricks from Google
  • Click HERE for Make a Plan Activity

How to Evaluate Web Sites (Video)


Evaluating Web Sources

Evaluating Websites_Chico State University.pdf