Some of the best science fair projects can be found right in the world around you. These projects are found when you start looking at cooking, gardening, and TV commercials from a scientist’s perspective. The best way for brainstorming ideas is to get together with the class or a group of friends. When ideas come up, write them down—one idea often leads to another! Once an idea is found, try generating as many questions as you can about the topic. Examples included in Chapter 1, Starting Points, may be helpful.