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12 Quick Science Fair Projects You Can Do In A Day

12 Quick Science Fair Projects You Can Do In A Day

Q: Can I do a science fair project in a day?

A: Yes! There are plenty of quick science experiments and projects you can do.

While some science fair projects require a lot of time, such as observing the behavior of a hamster or growing seeds over a few days, science experiments and projects can also be quick! If you're interested in exploring quick experiments or science projects, check out the science fair project ideas below with varying levels of difficulty to choose from.

These are the fast reactions in our Quick chemistry science fair projects!

1) acid-base reactions: mixing acids with bases quickly makes carbon dioxide gas!

2) chromatography reactions: colors can be separated out!

3) heat reactions: heat speeds things up!

Rocket Film Canisters
1. Rocket Film Canisters
Make a rocket fly sky high with just baking soda and vinegar!
Easy
Make Your Own pH Indicator
2. Make Your Own pH Indicator
Learn how to make your own acid/base indicator using red cabbage and use it to test different fluids!
Medium
Testing Antacids
3. Testing Antacids
Find out which antacid can neutralize the most acid and get relief from heartburn and gastritis!
Hard
Colors of Skittles Experiment
4. Colors of Skittles Experiment
Did you know that some Skittles have a secret rainbow hiding inside them? It's true!
Easy
Uncovering Fall Colors
5. Uncovering Fall Colors
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Let's find out by using chromatography to separate the colors of a green leaf!
Medium
Which Candle Burns the Fastest?
6. Which Candle Burns the Fastest?
Do different colored candles burn faster? Could this mean we get to sing "Happy Birthday" for a longer time?
Easy
Fire-Resistant Balloons
7. Fire-Resistant Balloons
Can a balloon filled with water withstand fire? Find out in this fun science project!
Medium
Can Peanuts Heat Water?
8. Can Peanuts Heat Water?
Have you ever wondered if peanuts can be used to heat water? Find out in this fun science project!
Hard
Solar System Scale Model on the Sidewalk
9. Solar System Scale Model on the Sidewalk
Create your own solar system model to scale on the sidewalk and take a walk through space!
Medium
Create a Hand-Drawn Hologram
10. Create a Hand-Drawn Hologram
Make a hologram with nothing more than a compass and some scraps of plexiglas!
Hard
Detecting Infrared Light
11. Detecting Infrared Light
Have you ever wondered what kind of light we can't see? In this experiment, you will explore the invisible light called infrared and measure its temperature.
Hard
Burn Rate of a Candle
12. Burn Rate of a Candle
Does the temperature of a room affect how quickly a candle burns? Find out in this science project!
Medium
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