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Calling all kids with big ideas and epic research projects! Compete in monthly competitions with kids around the world.
Unravel the mysteries of the universe
Science Fair is a space for scientific minds to experiment, test out hypotheses, and build the future.
Hey Parents!
Your kid's curiosity deserves more than a classroom
Watch your kid's budding curiosity blossom into a passion for physics, chemistry, biology, geology (and more!) as they work on projects that explore the mysteries of the universe.
We see it happen all the time on Primer
Seren found out how to grow her own crystals to answer the question: “What affects the shape and size of borax crystals?”
Sophia designed a bird-feeder from scratch in her own yard.
Jaxon built a solar oven and then tested it by making s’mores.
Audrey created a biosphere to model how an ecosystem works.
How it works
Kids can join with a fully formed concept or just an idea. We’ll help take their project to the next level. They’ll get access to our project planner and live brainstorms with new friends all for free.
Kids share a weekly project update with the community. They'll get feedback and support from peers and mentors.
As part of the community, kids can vote on their favorite weekly updates from others and offer friendly advice or support.
The best updates and feedback will score points and send kids up the leaderboard. Kids with the most points can win monthly cash prizes.
FAQ
That’s fine! Ideas sometimes come later. But here are some resources and things to consider:
Start with a question
Think about what matters to you and what you love doing. Maybe it’s protecting the ocean or building robots. Then ask a question. Maybe something like:
“How can I build an electric motor?” or, “What is a possible solution to microplastics?”
Get Inspired
Check out sciencebuddies.org for project ideas or to help get your gears spinning.
- Build an electric motor. Ever wanted to learn how electric cars work? You can build a motor that runs on the same principles with nothing more complicated than a battery, some magnets, and paper clips.
- Make your own shampoo. How does shampoo actually work? Create your own shampoo and experiment with different recipes to find the most effective combination for your hair.
- Train a deep learning model. Explore the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Teach a computer how to recognize objects by training an image classifier.
- Recreate ocean currents. Determine how ocean currents are created by the mixing of water with different temperatures. Use common items in your kitchen to see how these might change along with the Earth’s climate.
There’s a total of $1,000 in the prize pool each month for the next 10 months, for a total of $10,000 in prizes. Each month the winners receive.
- First place winner: $500
- Second place winner: $300
- Third place winner: $200
To qualify for the prizes, the participants must reach the top 10 in points on the leaderboard at some point during the month.
Primer is the world’s first community built for ambitious kids to explore their interests together. We offer clubs for passionate kids on everything from writing to cooking to game design! Primer is a playground for experimentation and a collaborative workshop for passion projects.
You can spend as much time as they need and want to work. We ask that kids try to join in with the Science Fair community at least once a week.
It really really is. Your first Primer Club is free forever! If you would like to join other Clubs, you can purchase a membership for $10/month.
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