About HST Virtual Science Fair 2025

The Home Science Tools Virtual Science Fair invites K-12 students to showcase their science projects! Design your experiment, follow the scientific method, and present your findings in a short video for a chance to be judged by professional scientists and educators. 

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What You Need to Know


Entry Fee: $0 

Eligibility: Open to all K-12 students, including homeschoolers. 

How to Enter: Submit your 1- to 5-minute video between March 15th and April 15th.

Video Requirements: Upload a video of your science project, including your hypothesis, experiment summary, and results.
Accepted video file formats: mp4 or .mov

How to Get Started 

Register

Sign up and start brainstorming your project. We’re here to help with tips, reminders, and support along the way!

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STEP 2
Design & Gather Supplies


Get creative and start designing your experiment.
Need ideas? We’ve got suggestions for every age group—see them below.

SHOP BY TOPIC:  Biology Kits | Chemistry Kits | Alternative Energy | Robotics & Coding

STEP 3

STEP 3

Test It

Put your idea to the test.
Make sure everything is organized before filming your presentation.

STEP 4

STEP 4

Present & Upload Your Video

Record your 1- to 5-minute video, share your results, and submit it before the deadline.

You may upload your video anytime between March 15th and April 15th 2025, by clicking the button below. All registrants will also receive a video link via email.

Submit Your Virtual Science Fair Project


You’ve asked big questions, tested your ideas, and made some awesome discoveries
—now it’s time to show them off!
When your video is ready, upload it by clicking the button below.
We can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.

Meet The Judges

Home Science Tools 

Blake Hoge has taught over a decade of upper division sciences for high school, including classes such as microbiology, physics, anatomy & physiology and extending to dual credit offerings in chemistry, organic chemistry, and biotechnology. He strives to develop hands-on, phenomenon-centric lessons that leave a powerful and lasting impact on students. Blake is excited to leverage his experience and knowledge to encourage the next generation of scientists with experiments of their very own.

Stella Maris Environmental Research

Ashley Britt Chelberg is a marine scientist, homeschooling mom, and founder of Stella Maris Environmental Research. With a passion for environmental conservation, education and community engagement, she develops hands-on science programs and outreach initiatives focused on coastal conservation, especially sea turtles. Ashley brings her expertise in research and science communication to inspire young learners as a virtual science fair judge.

Science Buddies

Science Buddies' mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages with hands-on STEM explorations that reflect their unique personal interests. Together, our team is committed to fostering student discovery, engagement, and learning in STEM subjects. Our volunteer judges bring diverse expertise across various STEM fields.

Last Year’s Champion 
Jeremiah wowed the judges with his clear and concise presentation, going above and beyond by explaining his hypothesis in depth.

His experiment, “Does the number of paddles affect the speed of a rubber band-powered boat” demonstrated impressive research and creativity—truly deserving of the top spot!
Winning Project Ideas
HST Science Fair Terms & Conditions 

HOW TO ENTER: Fill out the form between March 15th and April 15th to be entered in the contest. Entry to the Science Fair constitutes your full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms & Conditions. 

SUBMITTED VIDEOS MAY BE SHARED: Videos submitted to the Virtual Science Fair using the form above may be shared. If you would like your videos to be shared by Home Science Tools, upload them to   TikTok, Instagram or Facebook and tag us @homesciencetools. 

VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR CONTEST PERIOD: Winners will be judged based on the thoroughness and creativity of their science fair project from all entries correctly submitted and received between 3/15/2025 and 4/15/2025. 

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS: Upload a video of your student presenting their science project and demonstration, if applicable. The project should be presented as though the student is presenting to judges at a typical Science Fair. Find additional resources here. 

*These details can either be included in your video or as a written summary when you submit your project.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS: The video should be at least 1 minute long, but no more than 5 minutes long. Video format can be .mov, or mp4.

PRIZES: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be shipped to the Virtual Science Fair finalists. Prizes can only be shipped to an address in the United States. While all students are eligible to enter and win, we can only ship prizes to addresses in the United States. Prizes are not transferable and are not redeemable for cash.

PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONS: By participating in the Virtual Science Fair, you agree to be bound by these Official Terms & Conditions and the decisions of Home Science Tools. By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to release and hold Home Science Tools and affiliates harmless from all losses, damages, rights, claims, actions, and liabilities of any kind in connection with the contest or receipt of or redemption of the prize. The winner assumes all liability for any injury, death, or damage caused, or allegedly caused, by participating in the Virtual Science Fair or use or redemption of the prizes. 

GENERAL RULES: By entering or participating in the Virtual Science Fair, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules, and by the decisions of Home Science Tools, which are final and binding in all respects. 

Sponsor: Home Science Tools. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Meta, or Twitter.