There are any number of science fair projects that you can take on, but the ones that win have something special in them. That something special is a part of what you have put in to them. Here’s how you can get a special science project for yourself.

Find the problem

It can be something simple like ‘why do some things spark in the microwave’ or something a bit more complex like ‘how can I use solar power in my room’. It can be local like ‘how can I get my room to smell good all the time’ or something global like ‘how can I help decompose plastic in landfills faster’.

Try to find a solution to the problem

Identify the problem you want to work with and then work on a potential solution. Depending on the problem you have picked come up with about five creative solutions. Now weed out the ones that are difficult or not practical and bring it down to one solution that you can measure and test.

Document the process to get the science fair project

Base your science fair project on this solution. Go through the different phases in the setting up and testing of the solution. Make sure you record all the things you do to ensure clear documentation of the project. Present this material along with your solution at the science fair to get a shot at the medal.