There are many online resources to help students with project ideas.  Below are some helpful resources.

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1st Grade Science Fair Project Ideas:  https://www.education.com/science-fair/first-grade/
2nd Grade Science Fair Project Ideas:  https://www.education.com/science-fair/second-grade/
3rd Grade Science Fair Project Ideas:  https://www.education.com/science-fair/third-grade/
4th Grade Science Fair Project Ideas:  https://www.education.com/science-fair/fourth-grade/

List of Science Fair Project Ideas by different categories:  https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/list

If you like asking questions and exploring solutions:  https://www.sciencefaircentral.com/students/scientific-projects
If you like solving problems and proposing solutions:  https://www.sciencefaircentral.com/students/engineering-projects

Project ideas from Ridgewood Elementary School:  http://ridgewood.oursciencefair.com/Page.aspx?id=78

Project ideas from Silverbrook Elementary School:  https://www.silverbrookpto.org/steam-fair-participant-information

200 Project Ideas:  https://www.winter.k12.wi.us/community/sciencefair/sciencefairideas.pdf

Project ideas from Science Buddies: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/elementary-school

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Here are some examples of project ideas that you will find in the above resources:

• Does the sun heat saltwater and freshwater at the same rate?

• What is the best shock absorber for dropping an egg?

• What is the best insulator to keep ice from melting?

• What makes a shadow?

• What are the parts of a plant and their uses?

• What are the habitats of a trout, cardinal and boa constrictor?

• What dissolves in water and what does not?

• What does a tree look like in all four seasons?

• Which type of microwave popcorn pops the best?

• Can plants grow normally when upside down?

• Which Food will mold the fastest?

• Is it a fruit or veggie?

• Does the brand of kitty litter affect clumping?

• Which cereal brand stays crunchy in milk the longest?

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A Matunuck STEAM Fair Project can be

• a science experiment or demonstration

• an invention or functional item designed to solve a problem (engineering design)

• a model or collection related to the theme

• an artistic representation or exploration (painting, sculpture, poem, story, music, etc)