Welcome to Science-In-Action, your number one science made fun resource for science fair projects, amateur science projects and cool science experiments.
What you will find here is science made enjoyable and fun; so much so that you probably won't even realize you're doing it! You are in for a "funtastic" journey
of scientific discovery. Grab yourself a lab coat; note to self... any old over-sized shirt will do, and get ready to explore the magic that is this thing called science.
If you have decided to take part in your science fair I would just like to take this opportunity to extend my congratulations and say, that's totally awesome! You will most definitely enjoy the easy to follow, step by step guide for designing and carrying out your very own award winning science fair project.
The fun doesn't stop there though, you will also come across a large collection of interesting project topics; ready-made research questions; super project ideas, and of course hundreds of detailed, printable projects.
Are you an engineering or science enthusiast who simply can't get enough of building working models of things? You're going to have a blast working on the "backyard" science projects found in the projects section.
There's a project for everyone. A simple magnetic compass for the novice planning his camping trip. A custom homemade thermometer to measure the temperature outside. An elaborate wind & solar powered contraption for the evil genius plotting her world takeover! Below is a selection of some of the types of projects you will find:
Looking for a great science experiment that demonstrates a particular scientific principle or something cool you have observed in nature? You'll find it in the experiments section of this site. You will also be quite pleased to know that these experiments are all detailed, illustrated and printable with each experiment containing easy to follow instructions.
If you are an inquisitive individual like myself you will enjoy the large variety of interesting topics that are covered. The experiments you'll come across are also detailed enough to make for good science fair projects and are a great addition to the projects that can be found in the science fairs section. Below is a selection of some of what you'll find:
While you are still around, make sure to have a look at the fun science activities, science games and science magic tricks. You will find more than enough science fun goodies to keep you entertained for days. You'll also come across funny science jokes and some weird, wacky and downright outrageous science facts!
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