A science fair is full of potential for exploration, learning, discovery and sharing. A science fair allows each student to become a scientist just as surely as Michael Faraday, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, or Marie Curie were students who became scientists. At the heart of any science fair lies the scientific method, the fundamental technique used by scientists and engineers to observe, question, experiment and conclude.
Back in 2019, the LWS Science Fair was extended to include Creative Projects in addition to the traditional Scientific Method Projects and Engineering Design Projects.
Inspired by Maker Faire, a Creative Project could be anything that makes the student passionate. Often these projects unite Art and Science, they can be crafts or Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Projects.
For example:
Build models of cells using Polymer clay (Biology and Crafts)
Code a digital Valentine card (Programming)
Experiment with natural dyes and dyeing techniques
Explore stop-motion animation: create clay animated films
Create a tool, a toy, or a piece of clothing possibly combined with the use of technology
Invent a board game
Students may choose to pursue one field of study over a few years or to complete a number of different Science Fair projects, each taking one or more years.
A Science Fair is a wonderful opportunity for the young inventors and scientists to share their ideas and creations and discuss the scientific principles that make their work possible.
Where can I get ideas for a project?
http://info.thinkfun.com/stem-education/10-diy-activities-in-the-spirit-of-maker-faire
(Work in progress: more resources will be added later.)