It’s tough to design a good experiment, but it’s a crucial skill for scientists—and it can be a lot of fun. First, think about anything that interests you. What is it made of? How does it work? What about it is alike or unlike other things? Can you test for it? If you can, try to form your questions into a scientific experiment. For other science project ideas that could jump-start your thinking process, check out these sites:

• http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/
  Resources for science fair projects. Includes tips, explanation of the scientific method, and help choosing a topic.
  
  
• http://sciencebuddies.com/science-fair-projects/project_guide_index.shtml
  This site incorporates a topic selection tool, project ideas, and a blog so that you can read about other people’s science fair experiences.
  
  
• www.pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci
  Great ideas for science projects from PBS kids, including specially marked environmentally friendly projects.
  
  
• www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/index.html
  The California Energy Commision’s website with ideas for projects, an explanation of what makes a good project, and links to other useful sites.