Start with what you know...
Sit down with an adult and start brainstorming all of the topics that you may be interested in. Are you a dancer? Write down dancing. Do you love to play baseball?
Baseball may be a good topic. While these are a good start, you will need to narrow your focus. Dancing contains lots of ideas. Perhaps consider which type of dancing
makes a heart beat faster - ballet or tap? In baseball - which kind of bat makes a ball travel farther - wooden or metal? Always start with the big topic first, then
circle the one that can inspire many research worthy questions and start writing them down. What questions are research-worthy? Ones that can be answered with
more than a yes or no answer. A good test question is one where you can set up an experiment to answer that question burning in your brain. Some examples of good
test questions are: How does distance effect the strength of a magnet? Which preserves food the longest, spices, salt or dehydration? Text on screen vs type on paper - which is easier to remember? Will a ball bounce higher if dropped from a greater height? All of these questions must be tested in order to find an answer. These would all make good science fair questions. If you are stuck, you can always search the internet
for science fair topics. I suggest the following links to get you started: Elementary School Science Fair Ideas |