An important part of learning is doing! Science fairs and STEAM events offer students an opportunity to practice investigation and engineering design. But how are scientific projects different than engineering projects? Think of investigators as scientists and inventors as engineers. Scientists use research and experiments to explore the world around us. Engineers design and make things that will solve problems.
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Make, create, explore.
Scientific Projects
Engineering Projects
Getting Started
Not sure where to how to get started? Still trying to figure out what your science fair project is going to be this year? We’ve got you covered.
Scientific Projects
If you like asking questions and exploring solutions, start with a scientific project. We have over 100 projects to choose from.
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Engineering Projects
If you like solving problems and proposing solutions, start with an engineering project. We have several challenges to choose from.
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Kids Workshops
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Kids Workshops provide a mix of skill-building, creativity, and safety for future DIYers every month in Home Depot stores across the country. After registering for the next Workshop, download these exclusive extension activities from Discovery Education. Each extension provides opportunities to reimagine or use their Workshop creation in an unexpected new way.
Feed the Future
2022
Think up a futuristic vertical garden system for a residential building. Build a miniature model to work out your designs.
Flying Car
2022
Create a flying car prototype and test it out. Find out what modifications you can make to keep your prototype in the air longer.
Moon Mining
2022
Take on the challenges of an astronaut—right here on Earth. Build an asteroid from rocks and design a container for carrying samples.