It's never to early to start thinking about your science Fair project. Science Fair is normally held in February.

The categories are Collections (K-3), Demonstrations (K-3), Original Inventions (K-6) and Scientific Experiments (K-6).

Collections should demonstrate classification skills - a student's ability to group items. 

This category is open to students in grades K-3 only.

Demonstrations show a process or how a machine works. They usually involve some sort of model with parts labeled and functions explained. 

This category is open to students in grades K-3 only.

An Experiment is an investigation in which the steps of the Scientific Method are used: asking a question, doing research, formulating a hypothesis, performing an experiment, recording data, and forming a conclusion. 

This category is open to all students in grades K-6.

Invention - This is the perfect category for the student who is constantly coming up with ideas for things that would make life a little easier, safer, or more fun. The invention must be an original one. 

This category is open to all students in grades K-6.