Recommended for elementary school students! Science fair topics & craft ideas
Speaking of summer vacation, choosing a topic for the independent research project can often be tough.
Science experiments and crafts are both fun! If your child is good at crafts, we recommend crafts because they can enjoy the process as they go.
When they get absorbed in it, they might even finish in just a few days.
Here, we’ll introduce a variety of ideas for independent research and crafts! If you’re struggling to pick a theme, please use these as a reference.
To create fun summer memories, make a one-of-a-kind project of your own!
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For upper grades (141–150)
transparent skeletal specimen
Here’s how to make a beautiful transparent skeletal “specimen” you’ll want to look at forever.
Draw the skeleton of a creature like a seahorse on shrink plastic using colored permanent markers.
Put the shrink plastic with the skeleton drawing into a microwave and heat it.
Once the plastic has shrunk, fill a jar tightly with store-bought deodorizing gel beads and set the shrunken piece in the center.
Then pour in purified water… the gel beads seem to disappear, and—like magic—the skeletal specimen appears to float.
It’s easy to make, so try it with creatures that have different kinds of skeletons!
How to make strawberry jam
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One charm of strawberry jam is its vivid red color and distinctive translucence; it even seems like its appearance enhances its deliciousness.
This project focuses on that colorful aspect of strawberry jam and aims to cutely recreate the look of jam in a small jar.
Use a tiny jar—like the kind that once held craft parts—and pack it with pieces of clear plastic sheet painted red to resemble strawberry jam.
By decorating the inside of the jar, you can convincingly replicate that unique translucence and shine.
It’s also a great idea to plan jar decorations that highlight the contents inside.
Strawberry roll cake squishy
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A cute-looking strawberry roll cake squishy that’s perfect for a school science project.
Start by making the roll cake, then decorate it adorably with pink silicone whip! Experiment with color choices that make it look real and explore differences in texture as your theme.
It’s not only cute to look at, but also super squishy and soothing to the touch.
To make it even cuter, try adding strawberries, cookies, and pink pearls.
Displaying photos or the actual piece will surely convey the fun to anyone who sees it.
For upper grades (151–160)
Ghibli food and toys
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Studio Ghibli’s works are captivating not only for their profound storytelling but also for their meticulous visual expression—especially the way food is depicted so enticingly.
This piece is about recreating the look of the foods that appear in Ghibli films and making beautiful mascots using simple materials.
You’ll experiment with details, like kneading adhesive into shape and using paint to create gradients for a realistic finish.
Since achieving a food-like appearance hinges on material choices, it’s crucial to be particular from the very stage of selecting your materials.
How to make a watermelon bar squishy
Looks just like a real ice pop!? Juicy to the eye and satisfyingly squishy to the touch, the “Watermelon Bar Squishy” is an adorable handmade craft perfect for summer.
It’s an easy yet highly polished project, especially recommended for upper-grade girls.
Start with a sponge from the 100-yen shop and cut it into the shape of a watermelon ice bar.
Carefully paint a red–green–white gradient with acrylic paints.
Recreate the seeds realistically using black paint or clay.
A wooden stick works perfectly for the ice pop handle.
People are sure to say, “That looks delicious!” It’s cute to look at and fun to touch—give this delightful summer science/craft project a try!
How to make a Disney kids’ lunch (bento)
A full-on adorable independent study on “How to Make a Disney Kids’ Lunch.” Think up and create your own Disney-style kids’ lunch that looks cute and exciting—like Mickey-shaped chicken rice, an omelet, fried shrimp, a hamburger patty, potato salad, and more! It’s an edible work of art, perfect for people who love cooking and design.
You can make everything with paper clay, so it’s super easy.
Even if you can’t easily go to Tokyo Disneyland, making this craft will let you feel like you’ve enjoyed a kids’ lunch there.
Recreating Disney park food!
Perfect for a summer vacation science project! Let’s make a “Little Green Men Squishy.” You know them as popular Disney characters.
These cute and unique Little Green Men can be turned into a squishy with a soft, bouncy feel.
It’s a hands-on craft where you can create a mysterious toy that looks just like the real thing and feels great to squeeze.
All you need are liquid foundation sponges from the 100-yen shop, fast-drying clear glue, and acrylic paint.
Finish a Disney park-style treat that looks real, and enjoy your summer vacation!