Astronomy Science Fair Projects Ideas

* Build a telescope.

* Build a model of the Solar System.

* Build a model of a NASA space probe.

* Discuss Lunar phases.

* Discuss the effects of an impact by a meteor, comet, or asteroid.

* Measure the distance and/or diameter of the sun and/or moon.

* Explain comets.

* Measure the circumference of Earth.

* Discuss global warming.

* Choose one of the planets to create a project around: Mercury, Venus, Earth, (Moon), Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or the Dwarf Planet Pluto.

* How can we tell the Earth is turning?

* How can we tell the Earth orbits the sun?

* Explain the magnetic field of Earth.

* Demonstrate creating electricity from Solar Power.

* Demonstrate other uses for Solar Power; solar stoves, etc.

* Collect micrometeorites.

* Discuss why stars twinkle.

* Demonstrate gravity; discuss what different objects would weigh on other planets.

* Explain why the moon shines; discuss eclipses.