Science Fair Project Information November 12, 2014

Dear Parents,

Lancaster Elementary will be participating in the 2015 Southeastern Louisiana Region VIII Science Fair! All 5th grade students will be required to conduct a science experiment at home and display the

findings of the project on a display board. Each student has been given a science packet that includes all information to complete the project. Typing a report is also a required component of this project.

Students may be allowed to use the classroom and lab computers to research their topic or type their

report. However, students will not be allowed to wait until the last minute to use the computers. Please

pay very close attention to the timeline and check off assignments as they are being completed.

We also have resource books that students can look through to get ideas on which experiment to

choose. Our local and school libraries have some wonderful resources too! Students will receive 3 test

grades for the science project. Assignments are to be turned in on the day it is due. All deadlines are

FIRM! Project boards and presentations will not be accepted late because they have to be judged the day

they are due!

Secret judges will use the Southeastern Louisiana University judging form, which can be found on

http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/colleges/sci_tech/programs/sci_fair/index.html. The

judges will choose the top 20 science projects for our school, and those projects will be submitted to

compete in the 2015 Southeastern Louisiana Region VIII Science Fair at Southeastern Louisiana

University.

Grade #1- Planning Sheet

Grade #2- Project Display Board and Presentation

Grade #3- Typed Report

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Science Project Topic Sheet

This is not to be turned in. It will only be used to verify parent awareness of the project and for

student/teacher conference.

Please list three possible topics for your project. Your teacher will discuss your choices and recommend an

appropriate topic.

Choice 1:

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Choice 2:

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Choice 3:

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I received my child’s science project packet. I am aware of the upcoming dates and responsibilities. I have

also approved the above 3 possible project choices that my child has chosen.

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Parent’s Signature

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Student’s Signature

Science Fair Project Checklist/Time Line

Working Plan Due Date

Date Completed

Check off when completed

Step 1-Give the science packet to students.

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Step 2-Start thinking about what you might want to research by reviewing the list of projects provided by your teacher and listing the ones you find interesting. Look through websites to get more experiment ideas.

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Step 3-List your top 3 choices on page 1 of the packet. Don’t forget to have this page signed by a parent/guardian. DO NOT tear this sheet out.

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Step 4-Teacher conference to discuss your 3 choices and receive teacher recommendation.

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Step 5-Finalize your topic.

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Step 6-Turn in the Planning Sheet (Grade #1) (last sheet of the packet). Start conducting your experiment.

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Step 7- Project Boards and Report are due. (Grades #2 and #3)

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Step 8- Class presentations begin.

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Conducting the Investigation

Step 1 : State your Problem Start with a Problem that you can solve through experimentation. No hazardous substances or alcohol should be

used when conducting an experiment. The Problem should be written in simple question format form: What is the

effect of _____ on _____? How does _____ affect _____? Which _____ (verb) ______?

Examples of ways to state the Problem Statement: 1. What is the effect of ______ on ______?

Detergent on germination of seeds

Light on growth of plants Temperature on the volume of air

2. How/to what extent do/does the _____ affect _____?

Color of light to growth of plants Humidity to growth of fungus

Color of material to its absorption of heat Viscosity of a liquid to its boiling point

3. Which/ what ______ verb _____?

Paper towel is most absorbent

Detergent makes the most bubbles

Step 2 :Review of Literature. Next begin your research to gain background information on the topic. This is called your Review of Literature.

Do not use any wikis or Wikipedia due to the fact this is a source that can be edited.

Use primary sources such as books, encyclopedias, magazines, and textbooks. Use updated sources such as

the Internet, videos (United Streaming) or interviews to collect information.

Take notes on your topic.

Your review of literature must be written in your own words. Do not copy words exactly from a source.

Do not use the word I in your report. Do not explain your experiment, this is simply a brief review of

research. Do not state in your Review of Literature the source of your information.

Proofread your review. You must have correct spelling and grammar. Always record the answers and

sources.

Write your Review of Literature. Center the words Review of Literature at the top of the page. At this time,

go ahead and do your Bibliography. See guidelines.

Minimum requirements:

5 references and 2 paragraphs (Only 3 internet references)

Step 3: Write your bibliography page

When reviewing literature, be sure to copy all important information to be included in the bibliography. This

includes the author, dates, titles, publication names and other pertinent information.

Center Bibliography at the top of the page.

Websites: to help with bibliographic citations

http://noodletools.com/login.php

http://citationmachine.net/index.php?reqstyleid=2

Step 4: Form a Hypothesis After you have reviewed the literature, formulate one Hypothesis based on your findings. Make a prediction about

the result of the experiment before conducting the experiment. It should be written simply. Write your hypothesis in

this format: My hypothesis states that _____________ because _____________________________. The

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hypothesis must be based on what you have learned in your research. Example: The Bounty paper towels will be

the most absorbent because it is the thickest.

Step 5: Materials Be sure to list the Materials. Be sure to measure using metric units for mass, volume, distance and Celsius for

temperature.

Step 6: Procedures No hazardous substances or alcohol should be used when conducting an experiment.

Next, design your Procedure for testing your hypothesis.

You must write a step by step numbered list on how to conduct the experiment.

This should be clear, concise, and logically sequenced.

Write your steps so that anyone can pick up your experiment and duplicate it step by step.

As you design your test, you must control for all variables except one. This means you can only test one variable.

(Examples of variables: speed, length, time, temperature, etc.) A variable is something that changes while conducting

your experiment. All parts of the test must remain the same for every test except for the one thing you think is causing

the difference. Example: You want to test to see if the angle of a ramp changes the distance a ball rolls. The only

thing that changes is the angle of the ramp (the variable). The same ball and the length of the ramp will stay the same

(the control).

Your test must have measurable results. You must be able to get an average. This means you have to have

numbers. You have to record the results of each angle 3 times. Example: In the first test the angle was 90 degrees. I

used a ruler to measure the distance the ball rolled from the edge of the ramp. I wrote my results on a chart. (10

centimeters) I repeated that angle 2 more times and recorded the number of centimeters the ball rolled. I then averaged

this. I will use this average in my analysis of data and on my graph. The second time I tested an angle of 45 degrees.

The ball rolled 15 inches, etc.

Make sure that you test your experiment at least THREE times for each time you change the test condition, keeping all

variables constant except one. If you test plants, you must have 3 plants for each control situation. You must also

create a table or chart to record your observation of the three tests. Each test must be labeled. (Test 1, Test 2, Test 3)

Be sure to have your graph, table, or chart devised to record results from your experiment. This means do your test 3

times and record the results for each test. You will be disqualified if you do not include 3 tests or if you do not

include a graph, chart, or table. Surveys do not need to be repeated three times. You must control the variable in

survey results as well. Example: Everyone must be the same gender or age etc.

Step 7: Data Anaylsis Analysis of Data is a narrative statement in paragraph form telling what your actual research and results indicated.

This section reports the ONLY averages for the three tests. This means, whatever information you include on your

graph, table, or chart is written in paragraph form here. Ex. I found out that _____. I know this because __________.

Step 8: Conclusion Conclusion: What did you find out? Did you accept or reject your hypothesis? Ex. I found out that _____ because

_____. Therefore, I (accept, reject) my hypothesis which states that _____ .

Step 9: Application Application: How will your research findings help people solve problems or make the world a better place to live?

Ex. I can apply this to the real world by _____.

Step 10: Write your Abstract Once all of the above steps have been completed and you have finished your experiment, it is time to write your

Abstract to summarize the results and process.

The purpose of an abstract is to provide a condensed version that summarizes the key elements of your project.

Your abstract must be no longer than 250 words. You must center the word Abstract at the top of the page. This

includes a summary of your procedure. You must turn in 2 copies, one copy with your name on it and one without

your name for the fair.

Do not list every step here. They are listed on the board.

You must have 1 inch margins and you must use 12 point font. It must be written in Times New Roman font.

The following is an example of how to write your abstract.

How to Write an Abstract

This should be in paragraph form.

Example:

Your abstract should include:

Problem Statement and Hypothesis: (What do you want to find out and what do you think will happen?)

I wanted to find out _____. My hypothesis stated that _____ because I think _____.

Methodology: (How will you test what will happen? List all materials needed. Explain how your research will be

conducted.)

This must be in paragraph form:

I wrote my problem, reviewed my literature, and wrote my hypothesis. I designed my experiment

After this, you will need to work on your Backboard, a visual representation to convey the results of your experiment.

Title: Student: (Name should be on only 1 copy. A second copy should not have a name posted.)

Abstract First Paragraph: Tells about your problem and hypothesis. For example: I wanted to find out _____. My hypothesis stated that _____ because I think _____. I wrote my problem, reviewed my literature, and wrote my hypothesis. Second Paragraph: Tells about the materials you used and your procedure. For example: I designed my experiment and gathered my supplies. (List materials & summarize what you did for your experiment - Procedure.) Third Paragraph: Tells about your observations, what happened during your experiment, etc. Be sure to include data, especially your averages. Example: I controlled variables by _____________. In my first trial__________. In my second trial _________. In my third trial _____________. My averages for the trials were ______________. Fourth paragraph: Tells about your conclusion and application. Example: I found out that _____. I found out that _____ because _____. Therefore, I (reject, accept) my hypothesis which stated that ____ (restate hypothesis). I can apply this to the real world by _____.

The Abstract

Hints for a Super Science Fair Exhibit 1. Materials you may need:

project board - standard size board - 36” by 48”

Choose a color scheme and stick with it.

border - Place border around the board.

rubber cement for mounting – It is the most

forgiving adhesive when making mistakes

precut lettering - For emphasis use a contrasting

color.

2. Plan the layout of the project. Lay captions, pictures, graphs, charts, etc. out to

be sure everything fits. Attach visuals to the

board. All pictures and visuals should be

mounted on a piece of construction paper before

tacking it to the board.

Working on the Backboard

The purpose of the Science Fair Board is to offer a visual

summary of your entire project in a simple format for a

judge or observer to peruse. The wording on the board

will be slightly different from the abstract. For example,

the materials and procedural steps should be

numbered or bulleted for easy viewing. The preparer

wants the observer to know exactly what was done

without having to search for information or have

difficulty reading the information.

Title: Catchy and centered across the top/center of your

board.

Research Question: The statement should be written in

question form.

Hypothesis: The statement about what you think will

occur.

Materials: List in bulleted or numbered format.

Procedure: List in bulleted or numbered format. This is

for the board only. It is narrative form for the abstract.

Data: Charts or graphs that give visual representation of

all the data collected. If a graph or chart is not

appropriate, then photographs should be included, but

only to show progression over time. Pictures of students

are not allowed.

Analysis of Data: Written in paragraph form, just like in

the abstract. However, the board should also contain a

graphic depiction of the data, which is NOT included in

the abstract.

Conclusion: Briefly tell what you found out and talk

about the original hypothesis – just like in the abstract.

One nice paragraph is appropriate.

Application: Should be included on the board as well.

Research Question

Hypothesis

Materials

Procedures

Science Project

Title

Data

Analysis

Conclusions

Application

Use this area

for

Visual Displays

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graphs, charts,

tables, and

photos

The Board

The Report to be displayed in front of the project board is a synopsis of your entire work. It contains at least five

pages that should be typed. Do not attach this to the backboard.

1. Title Page: State title and date. No student name should be here at all!

2. Table of Contents – Include Title page as page 1

Example:

3. Abstract: See attached section – How to Write an Abstract

4. Review of Literature: (See example)

– at least two paragraphs and five sources

5. Bibliography: (see examples on the Bibliography Example Page)

The diagram below is for the separate packet that will be placed in front of your display board.

ORAL PRESENTATION – You should present your project orally to your teacher and your class. This is an

opportunity for you to share the information you have learned with your classmates. Your presentation should be

organized and clearly presented. Practice at home so that you can face your audience and present it without reading.

Remember, your teacher wants to know what you know. Your presentation must be no longer than 5 minutes.

ORAL PRESENTATION:

• The student should be comfortable with the subject matter.

• Presentation is not "reading" the display board. Students should be clear and confident.

• The student should describe the steps used for the project.

• The student should speak loudly and clearly.

Table of Contents

2nd page

Abstract

I wanted to find out ...

3rd page

Review of Literature

4th page

Bibliography

5th page

Title Date

School

1st page

Table of Contents Abstract 3 Review of Literature 4 Bibliography 5

The Report

The Oral Presentation

How to Format Resources in a Bibliography

Books: one author

Fair, Jeff. Moose for Kids. Minocqua, WI: Northwood Press, Inc., 1992.

Books: two authors

Clemesha, David, and Andrea Griffing Zimmerman. Rattle Your Bones Skeleton Drawing

Fun. New York: Scholastic, 1991.

One Volume of a Multi-Volume Work

Parker, Hershel. Melville: A Biography. Vol. 1. Baltimore: John Hopkins UP, 1996.

Encyclopedias

“Monkeys.” The Encyclopedia Americana. 1998 ed.

Magazine Articles

Fair, Jeff. “When Bears Go Fishing.” Ranger Rick. June 2001: 14-19.

Personal Interviews

Jones, Stephen. Personal Interview. 12 June 2001.

On-Line Source

Weber, Ray. 50States.Com-States and Capitals. 12 June 2002 < http://www.50states.com/>

CD-Rom

“Albatross.” The Oxford English Dictionary. CD-ROM. Oxford: Oxford UP, 1992.

Name______________________________________ Points Earned______/100 Grade:________

Planning Sheet (Grade #1)

Project Title: Can be an attention grabber. (10 points)

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Research Question (Purpose): What is the purpose of your science experiment? What question are you trying to

answer? Must state a clear scientific question. (10 points)

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Category: Choose one category. (5 points) _____ Class A – Animal Sciences _____ Class I – Engineering (all varieties) _____ Class B – Behavioral & Social Sciences _____ Class J - Environmental Management/Sciences _____ Class C – Biochemistry _____ Class K- Mathematical Sciences _____ Class D – Cellular & Molecular Biology _____ Class L - Medicine & Health Sciences _____ Class E – Chemistry _____ Class M - Microbiology _____ Class F – Computer Science _____ Class N - Physics & Astronomy _____ Class G – Earth Science _____ Class O - Plant Sciences _____ Class H – Energy & Transportation

Rationale: Include a brief synopsis of the background that supports your research problem and explain why this

research is important scientifically and if applicable, explain any societal impact of your research. (10 points)

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Hypothesis: What do you think will happen when you conduct the experiment? (10 points)

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Materials: List all of the materials that you will use for your experiment. (10 points)

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Procedures: List all of the steps (in order) of how to conduct your experiment. If you have more than 6 steps,

continue your list on the back of this paper. (45 points)

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Cool Human Body Science Fair Project Ideas

What effect does exercise have on your appetite?

Does caffeine have an effect on your reaction time or other physical abilities? Can you tell the difference between various soft drinks without using your sense of smell? Does hair color have an affect on the speed at which it grows? Is the speed at which your hair grows related to temperature?

Does an increase in heart speed heighten your senses?

Research family traits such as hair color and height.

Do wounds heal faster with or without band aids?

What are some of the characteristics of human saliva?

What effect does age have on various physical skills? (Sight, reaction time etc) What would be worse for your health, licking a toilet bowl or a coin? Does looking at a computer screen have an affect on your short term eye sight?

How much heat does a human produce?

Study different techniques for improving short term memory. If age affects memory, at what point does your memory start to get worse?

Why do we use toothpaste when we brush our teeth?

What kinds of television shows affect your heart rate the greatest? Is there a relationship between your fitness level and the chances of catching a cold?

Are you more likely to get sick if you are stressed?

Is there such thing as an optimal amount of sleep?

Does taking a nap during the afternoon improve your concentration during the evening?

Do hot drinks make your digestive system work better?

Why do humans cry?

Is one of your eyes stronger than the other?

Research if there are any relationships between gender and various types of allergies. What seasons are the most common for catching a cold or flu?

Are tanning beds dangerous for your health?

Do you breathe in chalk particles while wiping a blackboard?

Cool Technology Science Fair Project Ideas Can you make a robot with some form of artificial intelligence? Make a machine or device to help you with your daily chores. Research how building and construction methods have changed over the years. How are modern buildings designed to withstand large earthquakes?

Do video games have any positive side effects?

Make your own camera.

How accurate are different types of clocks?

In what places can you not get cell phone reception?

Make a homemade television aerial.

Study how a ball point pen works.

How do gears in a car work?

Research potential fuels that could be used in future vehicles.

How much heat do cell phones produce?

Make a solar powered vehicle.

Research how modern digital cameras work.

How does the search engine Google calculate its search results? What advantages do different image formats have over each other?

Make your own counting machine (calculator).

How do rewritable CD’s and DVD’s work?

What is Moore’s law and how accurate has it been?

Test different building designs for earthquake stability.

How reliable are fire alarms?

Are wireless signals more reliable in higher temperatures?

Cool Psychology Science Fair Project Ideas

Do colors have an effect on people’s emotions?

What kind of facial reactions do people make to different smells?

How does a placebo effect work?

What are some of the side effects of social networking on the Internet? How strongly do brand names effect the decisions of consumers? Study how our subconscious affects our behavior. Can visualizing a positive outcome before an event or activity improve your results? Why do humans respond more favorably towards cute things? Do people respond differently to the same questions asked by people wearing different clothes? Does music have an affect on your level of happiness? What are some effective ways of getting children to eat vegetables? How do the potential for rewards determine how much effort humans put into various tasks? Is your physical appearance related to the subjects you take at school or your job? Are people with symmetrical faces really more attractive? In terms of psychology, in what ways are humans different to apes? Can watching facial expressions tell you if a person is lying or not?

Make your own lie detector.

Who are more superstitious, men or women?

At what age do humans recognize themselves in a mirror? Discuss the idea of cheating as an evolutionary strategy. How strongly are a child’s interests related to that of their parents?

Why do humans procrastinate?

Are there positive side effects of learning a musical instrument?

Cool Space & Astronomy Science Fair Project Ideas

Follow the movement of stars in the night sky.

Create a model mars rover that can handle rocky surfaces.

Study the phases of the moon.

Discuss the idea of life on another planet.

What kind of affect does solar weather have on Earth?

Study the Big Bang theory.

Make your own constellations from stars in the night sky. Research the chances of Earth being hit by a large asteroid in the next 100 years. Study the lifespan of the sun relative to other stars.

Research Halley’s Comet.

Make a sundial to help you tell the time.

How does the temperature vary from the center of the sun to the surface? Why do planets orbit the sun in an elliptical shape? Is it possible for two planets in our solar system to collide? How big does an object need to be for it to not totally disintegrate when traveling through Earth’s atmosphere?

Make an argument that black holes don’t exist.

Why is there a higher concentration of stars in some parts of the night sky relative to others? Study different types of stars including how they end their life cycles.

How often is Earth hit by objects from space?

Cool Sports Science Fair Project Ideas What affect does string tension have on the accuracy and power of a tennis shot?

Is there an optimal angle to throw a javelin?

Research the physics behind throwing a baseball. What is the best way to kick a rugby ball if you want it to spiral perfectly? (Angle, force, point of impact etc). Is physical performance affected by temperature? Why are more people right handed than left handed?

Research the science behind a boomerang.

How do the gears of a bicycle work?

What materials are the fastest to swim in?

Determine what role the moisture level in a cricket pitch has on the bounce of the ball. What are the characteristics of different tennis surfaces?

Do dimples on a golf ball make it fly further?

How does a soccer player curve the ball?

Study the physics of throwing a Frisbee.

How well do cycle helmets protect your head in the event of an accident? Is it easier to hit home runs in an indoor baseball stadium than it is to hit them in an outdoor stadium? How much does wind affect the flight of a golf ball? Does the rotation of a basketball after a shot is taken affect the chances of it going through the hoop?

What role does nutrition play in sport?

How does a sailing boat use the wind to its advantage? What affect does playing sport at a high altitude have on the distance a ball will fly through the air?

Cool Plants Science Fair Project Ideas How well do seeds grow under different environmental influences?

Make a hydroponic garden.

How long can different plants survive without sunlight and water? Why do certain plants only grow in certain places?

What kind of soil requirements do plants need?

Make your own compost.

How do greenhouses help plants grow better?

Study different types of mushrooms.

Why do leaves change color?

Research different types of grass and what conditions they grow best in. Can a plant survive on orange juice rather than water? Investigate if the cross section of a carrot has any relationship to its age. Study some non chemical ways of keeping insects away from strawberries.

How does the process of photosynthesis work?

After being frozen, why does a banana go brown so quickly? Research the number of seeds in different types of apples. What happens when you overcrowd an area with too many plants?

How fast do sunflowers grow?

Does cutting down trees on a hill affect the chances of a landslide or slip?

Study how does a venus fly trap works.

Are cactus spikes poisonous?

How well do plants grow under artificial light?

Cool Food & Cooking Science Fair Project Ideas Do various food products really give the health benefits they say on the labels? Test what effects the way you cook meat has on its level of calories. What locations or conditions are best for keeping food fresh? Explore the different types of chemical reactions that occur while cooking. Make your own cheese, yoghurt or other dairy products.

Why are some egg shells brown and some white?

Research the science behind different types of diets.

What fruits contain the most sugar?

Does chemical spraying have an effect on the taste of food? Why do you sometimes get ‘brain freeze’ from cold foods and drinks? Are there any common cooking ingredients that are useful when cleaning?

Does eating food make you sleepy?

Why is too much candy bad for your health?

Is coffee addictive?

Why is it so important that we eat fruit and vegetables?

Does food presentation affect its perceived taste?

Are certain foods more beneficial when eaten for breakfast rather than dinner?

Make your own healthy eating food pyramid.

Why is an egg shell stronger at the ends than the sides? How does the way you cook a vegetable affect the nutrients you receive from eating it?

Are organic foods really better for your health?

Cool Animal Science Fair Project Ideas

What baits work best for catching fish?

Research the social interaction between insects such as ants.

What substances keep various insects away?

Follow the life cycle of a frog.

Study behavioral differences between different breeds of dogs. Do dogs have a preference when eating from different colored bowls?

Follow the sleep patterns of various animals.

How closely is the weight of an animal related to how much food it eats? Are mosquitoes more attracted to certain types of people?

Do dogs favor their left or right paws?

How many different insect species can you find on your property? Research how animals that live in cold places survive.

What led to the extinction of dinosaurs?

Study the social and family lives of spiders.

Do goldfish live longer in a tank or in the wild?

Why do bright lights attract insects?

How good is a cat’s memory?

Monitor the social interactions between groups of animals. Do dogs take on characteristics of their owners?

What kind of thing can you teach animals?

Do insect killers really kill the insects they say they do?

What makes a spider web sticky?

Cool Water Science Fair Project Ideas How does water travel through the root of a plant? Research how some animals can survive for long periods of time without water. Does boiling water remove all the contaminants?

Invent your own way of filtering water.

Test the pH levels of water from different sources (bottled, tap, river, rain etc). What are some good ways of removing oil from water? How many cups of water should the average human drink a day? Does ice melt at a rate proportional to its surface area? What would happen in your area of the world if the polar ice caps were to melt? Study the different forms of water drainage at sports fields. Can you keep cut flowers alive longer by putting them in something other than water? Which brand of paper towels absorbs more water? How much do humans sweat during physical activity? Study if there are better ways to put out fires than with water.

Is bottled water really cleaner than tap water?

How much water do you save on average by having a shower rather than a bath? What are some good ways of reducing the amount of water you use in your daily life? Study the future effects of water shortages around the world. How easily can moisture damage electronic equipment? Could life as we know it be supported on a planet with no water? What are monsoon seasons and why do they occur? Does swimming in a chlorine pool have any long term negative effects on your health? Why do some parts of the world experience regular droughts?

Cool Electricity Science Fair Project Ideas

How fast does electricity move?

Experiment with different electricity circuits.

What has a bigger impact on the lifespan of a light bulb, the amount of times you turn it off and on or the length of time it is on? Do electrical devices drain power when plugged in but not switched on?

Which brand of batteries last the longest?

What materials conduct electricity better?

How much electricity do televisions use when on standby?

Generate electricity from an everyday activity.

What are some of the important safety precautions when dealing with electricity? Test the feasibility of using fruits and vegetables as batteries. What are the most energy efficient heating methods? Compare various light bulbs for cost, energy consumption, heat output, brightness etc. Explain the difference between AC and DC currents. What materials produce the most static electricity? Build an electricity circuit that sets off an alarm if a diary is opened.

What are the characteristics of a magnetic field?

Make your own compass.

What would happen if the Earth had no magnetic field?

Build an electricity circuit with a working switch.

Cool Physics Science Fair Project Ideas What effect do different materials have on air resistance? Does your microwave have any effects on objects that are near but not inside it? What types of materials keep liquids hot for the longest amount of time? How do different surfaces affect the level of friction?

What materials absorb the most sound?

Study the strength of surface tension among different liquids. What three dimensional shapes are the strongest? How does the weight of an object affect how far you can throw it?

Test Newton’s three laws of motion.

What kind of materials work best as parachutes? Research how much pressure it takes to pop a balloon after different amounts of air have been blown into it. Does the surrounding temperature affect the speed at which a candle burns?

What types of wood burn the fastest?

Does tire pressure effect how far you can travel on a tank of gas? Is a car more fuel efficient when traveling with the windows up? What bridge designs can hold the heaviest loads?

What colors absorb the most light?

Test the strength of different fabrics.

Cool Earth Science Fair Project Ideas Why are only some types of packaging recyclable? What are the short and long term effects of forest fires? Research what your local area might look like in 50 years due to various human environmental factors.

Study the Earth’s magnetic field.

What effect do fans have on the temperature in a room?

Study erosion in your local area.

Test if modern cars are really better for the environment than older ones. Is there a difference between the air you breathe indoors compared to the air you breathe outdoors?

Study rock formations in your local area.

What are some possible side effects of diverting a river? Other than jewelry, what are diamonds used for? Study the size and frequency of waves at a beach. Use Mohs hardness scale to test different rocks. Research what your country looked like a millions of years ago and how the movement of tectonic plates has affected this.

Study the locations of volcanoes on Earth.

What effects might prolonged global warming have on Earth?

How does a tornado form?

What parts of the world are most susceptible to hurricanes?

Cool Biology Science Fair Project Ideas

In what conditions does mold form quickest?

Study the differences between bacteria and viruses.

How is swine flu different to a regular flu?

In terms of hygiene, what is the best surface to prepare food on?

Discuss the ethics of cloning.

How long should you use a kitchen sponge before replacing it with a new one? Use a microscope to study different substances in detail. How long can you keep certain foods in the fridge before they become unsafe to eat?

Research your family tree.

What are the differences between yeast, mold, mushrooms and fungi? What kind of microorganisms can you find in water from a river?

How does pollination work?

Extract and examine DNA from various fruit and vegetables.

Study Darwin’s theories of evolution.

How might humans evolve in the future?

What plays a bigger role in the person you become, your upbringing or your genes? How long does it take for various materials to decompose? Debate the positive and negative arguments for genetically engineered food. Study the effects of different fertilizers on plant growth.

Cool Chemistry Science Fair Project Ideas Do women’s cosmetics contain potentially harmful chemicals? Why do some liquids mix with each other while others don’t? How does the strength of tape decrease over time?

Why do some fabrics shrink after being washed?

Research the characteristics of different gases.

What’s the best way to remove a red wine stain from carpet? Test a range of household cleaners to see which works best.

What are the most difficult stains to remove?

Can you use forensic science to see if someone in your house has been reading your diary? What’s the best way to remove bad odors from a room? Test the effects of different types of acids on various materials.

What types of glue are the strongest?

Make the tallest Mentos and Diet Coke eruption you can.

How do glow sticks work?

Study the effectiveness of sunscreen.

How effective are vitamin supplements?

What are some negative side effects of medicine?

How do non-stick fry pan surfaces work?

What kind of chemicals does chewing gum contain? Study the different types of chemicals used in shampoo and conditioner.

How does hair dye work?

Use litmus paper to test the pH level of various chemicals. What are the chemical differences the between permanent and non-permanent markers?

Explore the chemistry of crystals.

What substances release the most harmful chemicals when burnt?

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General Science Projects EX001 A Bell System EX002 History of Shells EX003 A Chemical Change EX005 A Crystal Radio Set EX006 Heat can Produce Electricity EX008 Fire Must Have Air to Burn EX009 A Door Chime EX010 How Electricity is Made EX012 Climate EX013 Electric Eye EX015 Electromagnetism EX016 A Projector (Make a slide projector) EX017 Fluorescent Lights EX018 Measuring the Ocean Depths EX020 Measuring Outer Space EX022 Model Airplanes EX023 How to Develop a Picture EX024 Molding EX025 How Traffic Signals Work EX026 Most Liquid contain either Acid or Alkali EX027 Inside a Cave, Make stalactite EX029 Operation of a Doorbell buzzer EX030 Mercury EX031 Parts of an Electric Motor EX032 Minerals: Origin, Distribution EX034 A Water Pump in action EX035 Make an Equatorial Sundial EX036 A Weather Station EX037 Our Solar System EX038 A Cotton Gin EX039 Phases of the Moon EX040 A Wheat Elevator EX042 Cross Section of a volcano EX043 Salt and its Uses EX046 Cross Section of the Earth EX047 Simple Machines EX048 Distillation of Water EX053 Fingerprinting EX054 Expansion and Contracting Of Liquids EX055 The Telegraph Key EX057 Which Metals Conduct Heat best?

EX062 Light EX064 Snowflakes EX065 Water Supports Heavy Weights EX067 An Electromagnetic Crane EX068 Space Problems in Gravity EX070 Steam Propulsion EX073 Parts of a Windmill EX078 Water is Compound of Hydrogen & Oxygen EX081 Working Principles of a Gasoline Engine EX083 Working of a Telegraph EX089 Machines Made Work Easier EX093 Causes of the Seasons EX094 Bulbs in Series and Parallel EX097 Chlorophyll EX104 Water Cycle EX106 How Hard are Various Types of Rocks and Minerals? EX109 Erosion - What causes erosion? - How can soil erosion be prevented? EX110 Air Pollution - causes and cleanup EX113 Precipitation EX114 Water Filtration EX119 Tides EX120 EarthQuakes and Associated measuring devices EX121 Collect and Identify minerals and rocks exposed in local area. EX122 Foods EX123 Volcano EX124 Can Electricity Create Heat? PX001 Make a Volcano Model PX002 Make a Magnet PX003 Design and Make A Model Arm PX004 Make A Bird House PX005 Insect Collection Display PX008 Make a Sundial PX009 Human Eye / Vision Research PX010 Food Values PX011 Inside Fruit PX012 Make A Compass PX014 Habitat Studies PX015 Make Salt Crystals PX016 How a Tooth Decays PX017 Make Sugar Crystals PX018 How Plants Reproduce PX019 Nutrition PX020 Insects: Bad Guys or Good Guys? PX021 Draw A Magnetic Field PX022 The Solar System PX024 Parts of the eye (Make a Model of the Human Eye) PX025 Parts of a Hen's Egg PX027 Parts of a Horse (Display) PX028 Parts of Birds (Display) PX029 Do Plants Grow Toward Light? PX030 What material and objects will be attracted by magnet? PX035 A Secret Letter with Invisible Ink PX036 Germination PX043 What is needed for fire to start? PX048 The Sun, Moon and Earth (Make Model) PX049 The Human Heart, Make Display and Working Model PX053 Carbon Dioxide and Man PX055 How to Test Food for Starch? PX058 Bees PX061 How Do You Test If The Egg Is Cooked? PX062 Best Packaging for an Egg

PX063 Make A Simple Electric Circuit PX064 What Battery Last Longest? PX065 Do Detergent Work Best In Cold or Hot Water? PX066 What causes the milk to spoil? PX067 Make Yogurt PX075 What makes plants grow upward? Light or Gravity? PX076 What is the effect of light on a plants growth? PX078 What is the effect of salt water on a plants growth? PX079 What is the effect of sugar water on a plants growth? PX081 What is the effect of vinegar on plants? PX083 What is the effect of oil on plants? PX084 What color light is best for a plants growth? PX085 What factors affect the evaporation of water? PX086 What is the effect of sugar or salt in the evaporation of water? PX087 Compare two dishwashing liquid to see which one makes more bubbles. PX089 Identify counterfeit bills PX090 Test Apple Maturity PX091 Test fruits or fruit juices for starch PX092 What is cotton candy? PX101 Cost Comparison PX110 A Tundra (Make a model)

Physics Science Projects EP001 How metals compare in conducting heat. EP002 How metals compare in density EP003 Egg Floatation (buoyancy) EP005 How does the amount of oxygen affect the rate of burning? EP008 How do Aeorplanes fly? What is the best wing shape? EP009 How do waves carry energy EP010 How do magnets work? How are they made? EP012 How Light is Affected passing through water e.g. viewing objects under water, formation of rainbows. EP013 What limits the speed of a car, boat, or a truck? EP014 Submarine: How to sink? How to float? IP003 Musical instruments- the scientific principles behind them IP004 Music Versus Noise- difference IP005 Pendulums- how can a period of a pendulum be increased? IP006 Air Pressure- Water Pressure IP007 How do you establish elevation from sea level IP008 Gears- compare efficiencies, effect of different lubricants IP009 Solar Furnace IP010 Lenses- effects of curvature, materials on light beams IP011 Can eggs withstand a greater force from one direction than from others? IP012 How strong are nylon fishing lines? IP013 How strong are plastic wraps? IP014 Which homemade airplane design flies best? IP015 What factors affect the bounce of a dropped ball? IP016 How do compression and tension make things strong? IP017 How strong is a toothpick? IP018 Which type of lawn sprinkler works best? IP019 Which type\size of light bulb produces the most light? IP020 How can the strength of light be measured?- the effect on degradable materials IP021 Which materials can be charged with static electricity? IP022 Which battery lasts the longest?- How can power be increased? IP023 What affects light reflection?- refraction and diffraction of light? IP024 Spectrum and color production- prisms 27. IP025 How is sound produced? What affects the pitch of sound?- What affects the volume of sound? - How would you measure the velocity of sound? IP026 Electric Motors- principles and factors effecting their efficiency IP027 Electric Circuits- factors affecting voltage,amperage, resistance

IP028 Magnets and electromagnets- What affects the strength of an electromagnet? IP030 Magnet Levitation- Experiment gravity defying effects of magnetism and build a Magnetic Levitating Train IP031 Radios IP032 Internal Combustion engines IP034 Insulation-best materials, thickness IP035 How is paint affected by temperature changes?- Elasticity of rubber; effect of glue. IP036 Use of solar energy- design and construct solar cookers, solar panels, etc. IP037 Designing a strong bridge IP039 Determine the accuracy of various thermometers IP040 How much heat is required to raise the temperature of various substances by an equal amount? IP042 Comparing active & passive solar energy systems in cost and efficiency. IP043 Designing an energy efficient home IP044 Can water be magnetized? IP046 What is light? IP100 Compare copper wires to optical fibers for transmitting sound, image or data.

Chemistry Science Projects EC001 Chemical Change and the factors that affect the rate such as heat. light and catalysts EC002 Acid and basic solutions, EC004 The effects of salts on the freezing point of water. EC005 Fire must have air to burn. EC006 Effect of Acids on teeth, bones and eggs EC010 The effect of salt on the boiling point of water. IC004 Testing of consumer products- glues, stain removers, antiseptics, mouthwash, detergents, paper towels IC005 Effects of sunlight on rubber, ink, paper IC013 Growing crystals- factors that affect the rate and the size

Biology Science Projects EB001 Personal observations on life cycle EB004 What attracts insects? light or heat? EB011 plants and fertilizer EB012 Minerals in foods (Compare foods or fruits for dissolved minerals) EB021 How pet mice respond to different types of food (pellets, crushed, solid) EB031 Why do plants grow towards light? EB032 The effects of gravity on seed germination EB033 How water moves through the plant EB034 How plants reproduce and factors that affect the process EB035 Why do plants move? EB036 How do plants get nitrogen EB037 Does gravity affect plant growth? EB041 The importance of earthworms to soil and plants EB042 The effect of soil components and organic matter on growth of plants. EB056 Plants and animal life in a balanced aquarium IB011 Determine the effects of various nutrients on plant growth IB012 Plant growth - How does the amounts of water affect plant growth? IB013 Plant growth - How does the hours of sunlight affect plant growth? IB014 Plant growth - How does the strength of weed killer affect the plant growth? IB015 Plant growth - How does the temperature affect the plant growth? IB016 Plant growth - How do pollutants affect the plant growth? IB017 Plant growth - How does the PH level affect the plant growth? IB018 Can plants live without carbon dioxide? IB019 Can plants live without oxygen? IB023 Roots - how do different types of soils affect the ability of roots to anchor plants - IB025 What is the effect of acid rain on plant growth? IB030 What conditions are favorable for: -fungus growth- E.G. yeast, mold, mildew diseases

IB031 What conditions are favorable for mushroom production? IB033 What conditions are favorable for algae growth? IB034 What conditions are favorable for bacteria growth or control? IB201 Make a Model of Plant or Animal cell.

Other Science Projects EE001 Understanding Electrical Conductors and Insulators EE002 Demonstration of principals; how is current affected by type of conductor, temperature, filament, etc. EE003 Compare material and objects for conductivity. EE005 Principles of fluorescent lights; how do they compare with filament bulbs, in effectiveness and cost. EM001 Day Length EM002 Air Movement - Is air in your house the same temperature at floor level and near the ceiling? How could you spread heat more evenly through the house? EM003 Dew - Does it form on clear or cloudy nights? What other frost factors increase the amount of dew? Can you measure how much dew is formed in a square meter. EM004 Temperature. - How does the temperature change during the day? What time is usually the warmest? Can you construct your own thermometer to keep your own records. EM005 Rain - How does a rain gauge work? Measure the rainfall over a period of time and compare it with the daily weather reports. - Principles of cloud seeding and other weather modification.

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