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
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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.
Piggy Bank
January
2025
Explore concepts like momentum and energy as your students experiment with different degrees of incline and sizes to see which coins travel best. Students will create a rollercoaster to send their coins riding into their Piggy Bank and let the savings begin!
Holiday Snow Globe
December
2024
Inspire the poet and artist in everyone by creating a winter wonderland around the magic of snow. Students will use a variety of supplies to decorate the outside of their Holiday Snow Globes.
Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
November
2024
Challenge your students to use their creativity and design skills to create something new. Students will define what makes a game fun and use pieces of their Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe to come up with an entirely new game just in time for family gatherings!