Science Fair

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"Since 1955, the GREATER SAN DIEGO SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR (GSDSEF) has provided an inspiring experience in science and engineering for tens of thousands of San Diego and Imperial County students, motivating them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This regional competition challenges students to go beyond classroom studies to do independent research – to ask compelling questions, to design and implement innovative solutions, and to present and defend results to judges who are professionals in their fields."

Science Fair Projects - 5 Valuable Benefits For Your Child

GSDSEF Rules

GSDSEF Registration

SF Notebook Sample/ Guide

Project to Avoid

Computer Science Project Guidelines

Engineering Project Guidelines

Math Project Guidelines

Comparing the scientific method to the engineering design method

Screening Information And Application Information

Screening Deadlines

Projects Categories and Description

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Project idea resources

General Science or Engineering: Science Buddies can help. Answer a short questionnaire about your interests and hobbies and it will use your responses to recommend ideas you will enjoy: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas
Environmental Inquiry Project Ideas: http://ei.cornell.edu/student/
Geology Project Ideas: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/sciencefair.php
Math Project Ideas: https://cms.math.ca/Education/mpsf/
You can also check out the Society for Science Database to see award-winning projects at the International Science and Engineering Fair to get ideas for a project. https://student.societyforscience.org/projects-database
The California State Science Fairs has abstracts from winning projects from all over the state of California. - Pick a year and then click on "Projects organized by category". Browse the categories & open what interests you. Look through the project titles that are "hot linked". Read the abstract. It may spark an idea for a new investigation that is uniquely your own. Whatever idea you come up with for your project, be sure to Google it to be sure it is unique. California State Science Fair
This site, UCRiverside Chemical Engineering Fun for Kids, is a springboard for ideas in Chemical Engineering. It also has fun activities you can try out. https://engineeringonline.ucr.edu/chemical-engineering-fun-kids/
If you are interested in electrical projects, this site has background information, activities, and links to help you think of your own project: https://www.angieslist.com/articles/electrical-education-science-lessons-and-activities.htm