Despite the value of a science fair, the reality is that students often consult the internet to find a science fair topic. This usually means that their projects may not be something they are curious about, or they may be projects with answers provided online. For most students, it is easier to look online to find a topic than to consider what they don’t know and then to develop an investigation. In this article, the author provides some tips for engaging your class in student-driven projects that put the “science” back in the science fair.