With award-winning science communicator Maynard “Hip Hop MD” Okereke — bringing the energy, encouragement, and celebration your child deserves.
Your project may be featured during the Virtual Science Fair showcase.
Who can enter: K–12 students (homeschoolers and classroom learners welcome)
Cost: Free
Format: Video submission
Video length: 1–5 minutes
What to Include in Your Video:
✔ Your question
✔ Your hypothesis
✔ Your experiment
✔ What you discovered
(And Isn't)
(Hint: It's a Science Fair Designed for Real Kids)
This isn’t about perfect posters or memorized facts. It’s about curiosity, exploration, and giving kids a chance to share what they’ve learned in a way that feels encouraging—not intimidating.
This science fair is:
A place for kids to explore questions they care about
Built for homeschoolers, classroom learners, and curious kids everywhere
Focused on confidence, creativity, and discovery
This science fair is not:
High‑pressure or cutthroat
About who spent the most money
Only for “advanced” science students
The 2026 Virtual Science Fair is supported by educators and science communicators who believe every child deserves to feel confident exploring science.
Hip Hop Science Show — Our event host and MC, bringing energy, encouragement, and celebration to help kids feel confident sharing their work.
Science Buddies — A trusted leader in STEM education, supporting strong scientific thinking and real‑world learning.
Journey Homeschool — Advocates for homeschool families, helping parents feel supported as they guide science learning at home..
Need a Project Idea?
Projects can be big or small, simple or complex.
If your child explored a question and learned something new, they’re ready to enter.
SHOP BY TOPIC: Biology Kits | Chemistry Kits | Alternative Energy | Robotics & Coding
Projects are evaluated based on:
Curiosity
Experiment Design
Clear Explanation
What the Student Learned
You don't need perfect results. Thoughtful investigation matters most.
JUDGE #1: Science Buddies
Try their topic selection wizard, to help determine your next science experiment.
JUDGE #3: Home Science Tools
Explore Science Fair Kits
Every participant deserves recognition for their hard work. Outstanding projects will earn awards, prizes, and science‑themed rewards.
All participants will receive recognition for taking part in the science fair.
1st Place Trophy
1st Place Certificate
Home Led Microscope
Best of Class Certificate
HST Beaker Mug
$100 HST Gift Card
Third Champion Certificate
HST Beaker Mug
$25 HST Gift Card
