Biology Science Fair Project Ideas

Science fair projects give you the opportunity to experience science and biology through hands-on activities. In order to ensure that you have a great biology project, it is important that you first understand biology and the scientific method. Simply put, biology is the study of life. We use the scientific method as a means of studying science and biology.

So where do you get ideas for biology science fair projects? The answer is from almost anywhere. The key is to start with a question that you would like to find an answer to and use the scientific method to help you answer it. When choosing a science fair project topic, make sure that you select a topic that you are interested in. Then narrow this topic down to a specific question.

Below you will find some great science fair project ideas for biology related science fair projects. Remember that these samples are meant to give direction and ideas. It is important that you do the work yourself and not just copy the material.

Animal Project Ideas

Encyclopedia Smithsonian Science Fair
Great ideas for projects involving insects.

Life Cycle of the Drosophila Fly
Experiments to determine the life span of drosophila flies.

Science Fair Ideas: Zoology
A nice compilation of animal project ideas including projects with insects, crayfish, rodents, and more.

Human Body Project Ideas

Human Anatomy
Human anatomy projects from All Science Fair Projects.

Neuroscience for Kids Experiments
A nice collection of experiments relating to neuroscience. Includes projects on reflexes, the nervous system, biological rhythms and more.

Science Fair Hair Projects
Several ideas for doing projects about hair. Topics include hair growth rates and hair loss management.

Plant/Fungi Project Ideas

Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects
Great ideas for science fair projects involving plants.

Genetic Science Learning Center DNA Extraction
Wonderful ideas for projects involving DNA.

Plant Cell Science Project
This plant project deals with plant cells and plasmolysis. Learn how different salt concentrations affect the cytoplasm of plant cells.

Plant and Soil Chemistry
Sample project ideas involving plants and soil chemistry.

Photosynthesis Projects
Several project ideas involving photosynthesis including useful background information on photosynthesis.

Popcorn Scientists
Try these fun and easy to do experiments with popcorn.

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