Riddles for Science Fairs and STEM Showcases
Wow judges and classmates with riddles for science fairs that spotlight experiments, labs, and discovery.
🧪 Kick off the STEM expo with clever clues.
These riddles for science fairs work as exhibit openers, judge engagement tools, or crowd-warming emcee lines.
🔬 Science Fair Riddles with Answers
I bubble and fizz when vinegar says hello. What am I?
I split white light into every color you can name. What am I?
I whirl air in a bottle to show how storms begin. What am I?
I carry data on wings of copper and code. What am I?
I hover thanks to magnets that never touch. What am I?
I track plant growth, droplet by droplet, in three labeled cups. What am I?
I predict how far a paper airplane glides. What am I?
I compare control and variable to reveal the truth. What am I?
I spin in a petri dish, showing bacteria’s bloom. What am I?
I store solar energy for your phone on a sunny day. What am I?
I am the graph that proves your results. What am I?
I am the final page that explains what you learned. What am I?
I measure heartbeats before and after jumping jacks. What am I?
I float differently in salt water and fresh. What am I?
I am the reminder to wear goggles and tie back hair. What am I?
🔭 Use these riddles for:
- Exhibit table signage
- Morning announcements
- STEM night scavenger hunts
- Judge icebreakers
- Science club newsletters
Invite visitors to solve a riddle at each display—correct answers earn stamps on a “Scientist Passport.”