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1 Due date: __________________________ Final Selection Science Fair Topic Selection Packet Name: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ Period: __________________________ *Directions: Select, circle, and highlight five or more science fair topics. Prioritize, number, and record the top five choices on the left side. #1 should be listed as the top choice and #5 as the back-up last resort option. Parent initials should be listed next to all five choices on the right side of the paper. You may record non-listed projects on the bottom of the last page of this packet. CHOOSING A TOPIC a. Be creative! Plan a project that is original in plan or execution. The project should express scientific ideas in new or better ways. b. Be scientific; investigate and explore an interest - a fascination - something that gives you a question you would like to be able to answer. The library is an excellent place to start. c. The students should consider the research problem in relation to his or her scientific background, financial Situation, desire to contribute to science, the time required for the study, and the availability of resources and materials. d. It is important that each project have a central theme or purpose, that is, to answer a definite scientific question or to solve a problem. e. P# You must identify the category of your project. Use the science fair category decoder as a helpful reference. CP/S Project name _ Category___ Key terms__________________ 1.. How much water can a coin hold? (Chemistry) Surface tension, cohesion Description – Using a medicine drop fill the coin with water until it spills over. 2. Which perfume scent last the longest? (Consumer science) Perfume, particles disperse Description- Spray three samples of perfume on an index strip and observe which will last the longest.9TH LH 3. How long does it take a Chia pet to sprout? (Botany) Chia pet, herbs, plant growth Description- Observe how long it takes for a Chia pet to grow. 4TH ES 4. Which household products have the highest Density level? (Chemistry) Density, buoyancy, Description- Place five substances into one container compare the light/heavy and separation. 4TH AT 5. Which type of water will dissolve the fastest; Salt, fresh, or tap?(Chemistry) evaporation, dissolve, molecules Description- Compare the dissolving time of salt, fresh, and tap water. 5P CA 6. What affect does water have on different textures of hair? (Biochemistry) hair follicles, hair texture, hair Description- Compare the affects of water or other substances on different textures of hair. 7. Do all types of oil or household products have the same viscosity level? (Physics) viscosity, density Description- Compare the light/heaviness of various types of oils. 8. Which brand of diapers is the most absorbent / (Consumer science) absorbency, diapers 9TH NA Description- Compare which diapers holds the most liquid? 9. 1P AA How far can a rocket car travel? (Physics) Motion, Newton, friction, Inertia, momentum Description- Design a rocket car out of paper, cardboard, wood, Styrofoam and test the traveling distance. 9th P GV 10. What is the best surface area to launch a rocket car or toy car? (Physics) Motion, Newton, friction, Inertia, momentum Description- Launch a car off of a ramp onto three different surfaces such as carpet, wood, and tile. 4P CC 2 11. Which clay boat design will hold the most marbles without sinking?(Physics) density, buoyancy, Archimedes’s principle, Description- Make the best clay boat that will hold the most marbles. 12. Which cereal attracts the most metal? (Physics) Iron, cereal, minerals 1ST AS Description- Use a magnet to see which three brands of cereal contains the most meta 13. Does exercise affect the blood pressure level?(Health science) Exercise, blood pressure, heart rate Description- Record the blood pressure before and after some form of exercise 14. Does exercise have effect on lung capacity? ( Health science) lung capacity, respiration, exercise body 1ST CH Description- Observe and compare how much a balloon can be blown up before and after exercise. 15. ______ Does the size of fruit compare to the amount of seeds it contains? (Botany) fruit seeds 4TH YB Description- Observe, and compare if a large piece of fruit has more seeds then a small piece of fruit. 16. ______ Does the size of fruit compare to the amount of juice that it contains? (Botany) fruit seeds 1ST NM Description- Observe, and compare if a large piece of fruit has more juice then a small piece of fruit. 17. Does the size of fruit compare to how long it will take to ripen? (Botany/ Chemistry) Ripen, ripening process, ethylene, enzymes, polyphenol oxidase, phenols, quinines, melanin, antioxidants, Dehydration 9TH DR Description- Select different sizes of the same fruit and compare and record ripen or spot first. 18. Which brand of soap produces the most bubbles? (Chemistry) Surface tension, cohesion, soap Description- Compare the bubbles that are produced from three or more different types of soaps. 5TH PB 19. How important is your thumb? (Behavioral science) Opposable thumb Description- Observe participants completing simple activity without the use of their thumb. 9TH P MY 20. Which scent will last the longest perfume or body spray? (Chemistry) Perfume, body spray, particles 4TH CS Description-Observe and compare scent time of index strip samples of perfume and body spray. 21. Which bridge design is the most lightweight and durable? (Engineering) bridge 1ST DB Description- Construct a tooth picks or Popsicle sticks bridge and place items on it to test the strength. 22. What is the absorption rate of a plant? (Botany) Capillary action, plant absorptions Description-Place long stem plants into color water and observe the rate time of the plant color change. 23. Does salt affect the freezing point of water? (Chemistry) freezing point Description- Compare the freezing time of water versus salt water 5P TW 24. Does sugar affect the freezing point of water? (Chemistry) Description- Compare the freezing time of water versus sugar water 25. Does fruit affect the time gelling time of jello? (Chemistry) Description- Compare the setting time of jello made with and without fruit. 26. Do family members have the same fingerprints?(Biochemistry) finger printing Description- Compare and graph the various fingerprint patterns among family members 4TH JG 27. Which fabric dries the fastest?(Chemistry) absorption, textiles, fabric Description- Compare the drying time for various types of fabrics. 5P TA 28. Does playing video games affect your heart rate? (Health science) heart rate, systolic/diastolic, blood pressure Description- Compare heart rates/ blood pressures among various age groups or gender during a game. 29. Does hunger affect memory? (pictures, words, or phases) memory, hunger Description- Compare the reactions and memory loss of individuals when hungry versus being feed 30. Which material burns the fastest?(Material science) combustion, chemical reactions, oxygen, fire preventions Description- Observe and compare the rate at which three fabric samples will burn. 3 31 Do metals rust at different rates? (Chemistry) rust, oxidation, chemical reaction Description- Observe and compare the rusting time of three different type of metals. 8TH ES 32 Which arrangement holds the most rocks?(Chemistry) Description- spatial arrangement, matter, space, mass 33. Do crystals grow at the same rate?(Chemistry) crystals Description- Observe the growth rate of sugar or salt crystals 4TH VI 34. Which house hold products are the most acidic?(Chemistry) 1ST DM Description35. Does the size of a spring affect the vibration level?(Physics) Description- 36. Does the size of a spring affect the loudness of sound?(Physics) Description37. Does the size of a ball affect how fast it will land?(Physics) 4TH RM Description- 38. ___________Does the length of a string affect the loudness of sound?(Physics) Description39. Which type of bread produces the most mold growth?(Microbiology) 9TH JC Description- 40. ___________Which bedding fabric absorbs the most heat?(Chemistry) Description41. Does the size or width of a glass affect sound or pitch?(Physics) Description1ST MO 42. ___________ What affect the loading time of a computer?(Computer science) Description43. Is the text message receiving time the same for different cell phone carriers?(Electronics) Description- 44. Which background can reflect the most light? (Physics) light , refection, Description- Observe the flash light reflection on different colored backgrounds 8TH IV 45. ___________Does the brightness of a light bulb have an effect on the amount of heat produced?(Chemistry) Description46. Which brand of gum has the most sugar?(Consumer science) 5TH ND Description- 47. ___________Which brand of gum last longer? (Consumer science) Description- 8TH PG 1ST DR 48. __________Will color affect the burning time of a candle?(Chemistry) Description- 49. ___________Is the hand faster than the brain?(Behavioral science) Description- Test the reaction time of your response to a stimulus. Ex. recording the results of a perfection game. 50. Will all fruit juice freeze at the same time?(Chemistry) 4th SF Description- 4 Project name_______________ 51. _Category_________________ Key terms__________________ What is the best catapult design that will produce the longest launch? (Engineering or Physics) Description- Design a catapult or trebuchet that can launch items at a far distance. 1ST P AL catapult 52. Which popcorn leaves the most uncooked kernels/ (Consumer science) Description- Pop three different brands of popcorn and compare which has the most cooked kernels. 5P GM 53. ___________How much water does a plant absorb? (Botany) Capillary absorptions, water plants Description- Observe and measure how much water a plant consumes in a day. 54. ___________Does size affect a picture image? (Math - graphing) pixels, coordinates, graph quadrants. 5TH WJ Description- Compare the images of big and small grid, different quadrants or compare the focus or physical appearance of a digital camera image . 55. ___________How does signal strength affect parabola? (Computer) Description. ___________Can wave frequency be used to identify a person’s age from their voice pitch? (Physics) Description- Use 57. ___________How does working in a vacuum impact motor skills? (Behavior science) Description- Participants will be timed on building a Lego block model inside a closed area exposed to diverse climatic condition including land, water, and air weather and gravity/non gravity extremities within closed vacuum settings. 58. ___________Which uses more energy a full or empty refrigerator freezer? (Environmental Science) Description59. ___________What Fibonacci patterns exist in nature? (Math / Environmental Science) Description- Identify the number patterns found in organisms. Ex. Humans have two arms, flower petals can be found in multiples of ones, twos, threes etc. Sea shells have a circular pattern. 60. ___________How are tessellation patterns common in different shapes? (Math) Description- Repetitious shape patterns found in architecture, construction, and other designs. 61. ___________How long can paper stretch? (Math/Measurement) Description- Compare the best pattern design that will produce the longest single paper strip cut. 62. ___________Does learned behavior patterns affect visual perception? (Behavior science) visual perception, learned behavior Description-Observe if participants can correctly identify the correct name illustration with a different color. Stroop test effect 63. Who memory is better boys or girls? (Behavior Science) memory Description- Observe whether females or males will remember a sequence, pattern, or objects. 8TH P CK 64. ___________ Does a chemical change affect an object size? Chemical change, physical change, properties Description- Observe and compare the changes that are produced when objects are heated. 65. Is there a relationship among the circumference of your head and the length of your arms? Description- Observe and compare if the head size is the same as the arm size. 66. Does light affect pupil size? (Health) pupil size, light Description- Observe and compare what happens when the eye is exposed to light and darkness. 4th OF 67. Is body language a good lie detector? (Behavior science) body language, lie detector Description- Observe and compare the body language patterns among different people. 5 Project name_______________ 68. _Category_________________ What is the best heat insulator? (Material science) Description- 69. What is the best parachute design? (Physics) Description- 8TH TB 70. Can food produce energy? (Electricity) Description- 71. 72. Key terms__________________ 1ST RW What is the best airplane design? (Aerospace science) Description- 8TH ZS Does rain water and drinking water contain the same contaminants? (Environmental science) Description- 73. ___________Which fabric is the most fire resistant? (Material science) Description74. ___________Which detergent works best? (Consumer science) Description- 9TH EG 75. ___________Does all types of soil have the same porosity? (Earth science) Description76. ___________How much paper do you waste? (Environmental science) 1ST MO Description77. ___________Does all types of water have the same ph? (Environmental science) Description78. _________Does all soil types have the same ph? (Environmental science) 1ST SM Description- Collect and compare the ph levels from soil samples of three different areas . 79. ________ Does optical illusions affect how a person thinks? (Behavior science ) optical illusions, visual perception Description- View pictures and record what is seen. Record and compare the results. Optical illusion test visual phenomena 4TH XG 80. ___________Which genetic traits are more dominant attached or unattached ear lobes? (Biology) genetic traits, punnet square Description81. ___________What is the sugar content of your breakfast? (Health science) nutritional value, sugar content Description82. What is the fat content of your food? (Health science) fat content, transfats, carbohydrates Description- 83. ___________Do people chose friends that have similar body features? (Behavior science) Description84. _________ Can you identify your friend or family member’s voice? Description- 9TH P DE 85. ___________Can a mother really identify their child’s cry? (Behavior science) Description- 6 86. ___________What affect the capacity of a piñata? (Chemistry) 9TH ER Description87. ___________Does your name reflect your personality? (Behavior science) Description88. ___________Can star patterns be used as a navigational tool? (Astronomy) Description89. ___________Do you know your coin? ( Behavior science) Description- Identify the items such as picture and words on a coin. 90. Are body measurements asymmetrical ? (Math ) human body, body proportions , patterns Description- Measure and compare if the left side of the body is proportion to the right side of the body. 91. Do you know your measurements? (Math) human body, body measurements, patterns Description- Measure the length of your eyes, smile, arm, leg, fingertips and calculate the difference. 92. Do all soaps react to heat the same? (Chemistry) Description- 93. Are all sunflower seeds the same? (Botany) sunflower seed, geneticstraits Description- Observe if all sunflower seeds have the same patterns. 94. _______ Does all liquid movement follow the Coriolis effect? (Chemistry) Coriolis effect, convection current Description- Observe the movement and flow patterns of liquids going down a drain and heated liquids. 95. ________ Does heat affect the pressure of an object? (Chemistry) Description- 96. Which brand of lemon juice makes the best invisible ink? (Chemistry)PH SCALE, Acidity, Indicator, base, acid Description- 4TH GH 97. ___________Does pets really resemble their owners? (Zoology) Description- Compare features of owners with their pet. Ex.Head length, Ear shape, facial shape etc. 98. ___________Does family traditions and bias effect how people embrace their ethnicity? (Behavioral science) Description99. _________ Does the ink block test really reflect your view on life? (Behavioral science) Rorschach Ink block test – Personality traitsbrain functionality http://www.inkblottest.com/ Description- Have participants to view ink block pictures and select answer choice Record & compare results. 100. ________ Do all liquids have the same viscosity? (Physical science) viscosity, 4TH TS Description101. ___________What are the different physical properties among nonmetals and metals? (Chemistry) Description102. ___________ Where do bacteria or mold grow best? (Microbiology) mold, bacteria Description- Swab three different areas and observe the samples using a microscope or petri dish growth. 103. ___________ Is there a weight change when cream converts to butter? (Chemistry) physical change, states of matter Description- Using marbles, cream, and a ziplock bag observe and calculate the differences. 104. ___________What is the difference between your measurements and metric measurements(Math) human body, metric system. Description- Measure and compare the eye, smile, arm, leg, and finger tip length 105. __________ Are your left and right hand prints patterns lines the same? (Biochemistry) fingerprinting Description- Compare the left and right hand print patterns using a glue hand print mask samples. 7 106. ___________ How does texture or senses affect memory? (Behavioral science) memory, textiles, senses, properties Description- Observe what happens when participants identify objects by using the five senses. 107. ___________Does temperature influence the physical changes of metal? (Chemistry) Description- Heat different samples of metals and record your observations. metals, physical change 108. ___________How fast can particles separate? (Chemistry) particles density 4TH WS Description-Observe the time of particle movement. 109. ___________Does heat affect the rate of particle movement? (Chemistry) heat, thermal energy, Description- Observe how particles move when applied to heat. 4TH MA 110. ___________Can living organisms create electrical currents? (Physics) Electrical circuits, energy, waves Description- Using a Chinese bowl rub the handles to create a current and compare the wave patterns. 111. _________ How fast is a domino response reaction?(Physics) Newton, motion, action and reaction Description-Observe the reaction time of dominos falling patterns. 8TH P JP 112. ___________Which air freshener last the longest? (Consumer science) scent, air fresheners, particles Description- Observe and compare the scent time of three air freshener index strips samples. 4TH TT 113. ___________Does conditioner have the same affect on all hair textures? (biochemistry) hair texture, hair Description-Observe and compare conditioners on different sample of different hair types . 4P KO 114. __________ Do all family members have the same palm line patterns? (biochemistry) Palm lines, life lines Description- Observe and compare the palm line patterns among different family members. 4TH JM 115. __________ Which type of container is the best heat insulator? (Chemistry) Insulator, energy, heat resistant Description- Observe whether glass, plastic, metal, porcelain will be create the best heat barrier. 68 116. ___________What is the average elasticity strength of a rubber band? (Physics) Elasticity, rubber band 1ST SB Description- Observe how long a rubber band can stretch and still regain its shape. 117. ___________What is the Fibonacci pattern of a human being finger tip length? (Mathematics) Fibonacci, patterns Description- Observe the patterns relationship among the arrangement of human finger digits 118. _________What is the mathematical concept of the Mobius strip ? (Mathematics) twisted cylinder, August Ferdinand Mobius, Description- Observe what happens when you make, label, and cut a twisted cylinder. 119. ___________What patterns exist in Mathematical calculations? (Mathematics) Mathematics , patterns Description- Observe how patterns can produce the same answers when performing specific calculations. 120. ___________What mysteries lie beyond reflection and refractions of mirrors? (PHYSICS) Mirrors, reflection, Description - Observe if mirrors arranged bottom, top, and sides can create optical illusions of seeing an object. refraction 121. ___________How much energy can a fruit produce? Electricity, closed circuits, fruit batteries Descriptions – Observe, compare, and create how a battery, wires, and fruit can produce electricity 122. ___________Do pets recognize the different times of the day ? (Zoology Animal science), Descriptions – 123. ___________What angle patterns affect the reflection /refraction of a kaleidoscope? Light, refraction, reflection, kaleidoscope. Descriptions – Design a kaleidoscope and observe how different angles will produce different amounts of light. 124. ___________What physical properties are used to identify a person from their baby pictures? Physical features, traits, perception Descriptions – Observe, compare and identify a present picture with the corresponding baby picture. 125. ___________How many stars can be formed from a single star? Polynomial patterns, Descriptions – 8 126. ___________What triangle patterns can form a single square? 127. ___________Does coloring pictures enhance educational success? ( Descriptions – Perform a test study that uses a technique where students color images that represent vocabulary words within a educational subject and skill. Compare the performance data among the students that colored the pictures with the students who did not color the pictures. 128. ___________Which diet method produces the fastest weight loss? Counting calories or eating nutritious food? (Biochemistry) Descriptions – Base and record your food intake by the number of calories instead of the food nutritional value. 129. ___________Does yard waste deprive the soil of nutritional value? 130. ___________Does yard waste affect the ph of the soil? 131. ___________Does water absorption affect soil density? 132. ___________Which soap last the longest homemade or store bought? 133. ___________Which products are best for removing Make-up? 134. ___________Will Sugar Substitutes Allow Yeast to Reproduce? 135. ___________Does sugar substitutes affect the taste of food products? 136. ___________How much friction is needed to ignite a fire from wood? 137. __________ Which water is healthier, bottled or tap? 138. ___________Which type of water has the most impurities bottled, tap, or rain water? 139. ___________Which type of water gives hair a greater luster tap, bottled, or rain water? 140. ___________Which storage bags are best for preserving food? 8TH DT 141. ___________Does temperature affect reaction time? 142. __________ How long does it take to make homemade whipped cream? 143. __________ Does homemade whipped cream have a greater density then store bought cream? 9TH TC 144. _________ What forces will break the surfaces of Jell-O? Chemistry Record the puncture and rate of dropped objects on jello. 9 145. ___________Which will create a higher sneezing sensitivity factor powered spices or fresh seasoning? 146. ___________Does the storage life affect the amount of popcorns that will be popped? 147. ___________Does the storage temperature affect the rate in which popcorn will pop? 148. ___________Are you wasting or saving energy in your home? 149. ___________Does basic sense such as color, smell, and texture affect your recognition of food products? 150. ___________ What is the human energy transfer capacity of an energy stick? Physics Using a power source such as an energy stick observes and record the maximum number of students that are able to successfully complete an energy human chain circuit. Include other substances such as water or clothing as one of your test trails. 151. ___________Do human beings transfer heat to other objects? 152. ___________Which batteries last the longest? (Consumer science) 153. ___________Which type of packaging material is best? (Material science) 154. ___________Does music help plants to grow faster? (Botany) 155. ___________Which substances will freeze at the fastest rate? (Chemistry) Freezing point 1ST EA 156. ___________Does the sun have a print? 157. ___________ What liquid will dissolve an egg shell the fastest? 8TH RE 158. ___________ Can a rodent find his way through a maze? Zoology Rodent behavior 159. ___________ What is the best mouse trap design? Physics Simple machine 160. ___________ How does an undeleted trash file affect computer speed? 161. _______ Rube Goldberg Does several unopened windows affect computer speed? 162. _________ Is the state of emotions contagious? Description : Compare how behavior patterns such as yarning laughing, crying, ,going to the bathroom etcetera affect individuals in the environment 163. _______ What are the nightly star patterns? (Astronomy) Description: Compare the star patterns at night for a whole consecutive week. 10 164. __________ Does fat or protein content impact the cohesive reaction rate on substance ? (Chemistry) Cohesive, adhesive, surface tension Color changing milk project. 9TH JB 165. ________ What is your hue IQ? Physics Correctly arrange the color spectrum Munsell Hue test at http://www.colormunki.com/game/huetest_kiosk 166. _________ How far can a bubble stretch? (Chemistry) Key words: Cohesion, adhesion, density, surface tension Description: Create a giant bubble with dish detergent, garbage bags, and a garden edger on a large surface area such as a table or around a person. 167. _______ What impact can pressure have on an object? Physics. Light a fire cracker inside and outside a container compare the impact. Pressure, temperature, volume, mass, space. 168. _________How does size impact buoyancy? Physics Apply different objects to water and compare how quickly it will sink. 169 __________How does buoyancy influence objects to float or sink? Physics Place objects in substance such as rice, oatmeal , fresh versus salt water etcetera and test the rate in which they will sink. 8TH 170. ________ What is your calculator spelling IQ? Descriptions: Estimate how many words can be formed from the math concept of using upside down numbers on a calculator to form words . http://www.fayette.k12.il.us/isbe/mathematics/stageF/math6B6C8CF.pdf http://www.langmaker.com/calculatorwords.htm 171. _________ What impact does forces have on viscosity? Physics Quicksand project Viscosity, force, Isaac Newton laws, pressure, quicksand. Description: Make a quicksand model and test how an object such as a toy will sink and be removed. 9TH CH 172. _________ What impact does heat have on hair stretch- ability? Biochemistry Hair follicle, hair shaft, hair fiber, hair protein Description: Record the length of different type of hair before and after hair straightening. 173. ___________ What is the elasticity of a balloon? Balloon, elasticity, polymers Description: Measure and compare the circumference of different size balloons. Before and after being fully blown up with air. Is there a pattern? 174. What is the stretch-ability of polymer? Chemistry Polymer, absorbency Description: Record and time the length of a growing toy before and after placing it in water. 9TH DK 175. ____________ Which drinks have the most electrolytes? Chemistry ph acidity electrolytes Description: Test the acidity of ph on various drinks use metal clamp, voltage battery, copper wire 176. ___________ Which lipstick/lip gloss last the longest? Consumer science last the longest based on variables such as temperature, water proof etc. 8TH KW 177. 1st LJ Compare which brand of lipstick or lip gloss will ___________ Does background noise affect concentration? Behavioral science Description: 178. ____________ Does music affect animal behavior? Zoology Description: Test the behavior patterns of your pet when exposed to different types of music? What’s in a logic puzzle? Math Log rhythms, perception, geometric shapes. Description: Test to see if there is a pattern or if mathematical formula are useful in solving logic puzzles. Ex. How many squares sequences can fit in a single 1 square. 1 2 = 1square, 4squares = (12 + 22)= 1+4), 9 squares = (12 + 22 + 32 = 1+4+9) 179. ___________ 180. ____________ Are formulas or patterns really helpful in solving logic puzzle? What’s in a logic puzzle How many different square patterns can be formed within a single square? Math, logic puzzle, perception, optical illusion, logarithms, geometric patterns, Description: Cut out different sizes of square shape that will for a square. 11 181. ___________ Which fabric softener sheet is more flammable? Physics Description: Test different brands of fabric sheets and record which will ignite first. 5TH MH 182. ___________ What is the average accumulated yard waste of your home? Environmental science Compare the weight and amount of leaves by collecting the fallen leaves. Description: 183. __________ Does pitch change with the speed of an object? Physic pitch, sound, frequency, Description: Record and compare the sound of a car horn travelling at different speeds and velocity? 184. ____________ Can wave frequency be used to identify gender, age, etc? Physic analyzer voltage, voltmeter, and longitudinal vibration, infrasound, Description: Using a frequency analogue program with microphone and recorder compare pitch sound patterns among individuals. 185. _____________ motion What is the mystery behind Newton’s Cradle? Physics Momentum force inertia Newton’s law of Description: Build, rearrange, and compare the distribution of weights of the ball barrens / pendulums to design the best Newton’s cradle action and reaction movement affect. 186. _________ Which fabric softener sheet is more flammable? Physics Description: Test different brands of fabric sheets and record which will ignite first. 187. __________ Does Temperature effect how long Glow sticks will last? Chemistry http://www.schoopy.com/books/lawyers/criminal-law/ 8TH RC Description: Compare how long glow sticks will last at different temperature. Key word glow stick, florescent light, ultraviolet light, bioluminescent 188. __________ What is the average storage capacity for a computer? Computer science Description: Test the storage space of a computer by identifying and recording the greatest number of messages or deleted items that can be accumulated before affecting computer activity such as speed and ability to receive more emails. 189. _______ Does a cell phone conversation affect reaction time? Behavioral science Reaction time , cell phone 8TH AJ Description: Test how well participants can simultaneously multitask a conversation while performing a task such as taking on the phone while answering a series of questions from another person or taking on the phone while passing through a mock maze with obstacle distractions. 190. ___________ What area provides the best cell phone signals? Physics Reception Radio waves Pitch cell phone reception Description: Perform a test cell reception test by taking on the cell phone in various locations in your house or distances near and far away from a tower. 191. ___________ What is the tower reception design? Physics and Math Description: Using algorithms/ math formulas test which formula strategy will be best in creating the best tower for good cell phone reception. 192. _____________ How much radiation does a cell phone emit? Physics radiation, radio waves, cell phones Description: Using a radiation meter or chart record the radiation level of various phones. 193. ____________ What is the average file size or document size of a computer? Computer science Description: Test how many words, video, or songs that a computer file can hold. 12 194. ____________ What is the dissolving release time of Carbon Dioxide for different beverages? PHYSICS Description: Compare the weights/mass of various sodas before and after pressure buildup from a vigorous shake. 195. ____________ Does temperature effect the dissolving release time of carbonated beverages? Physics Description: Compare which beverage will release the most carbon dioxide at different temperatures. 196. ____________ How Much Carbon Dioxide is in a Bottle of Soda? Physics Description: Compare the weights/mass of various sodas before and after pressure buildup from a vigorous shake. 197. _____ How does nutrition affect reaction time or memory? (Health science) Description: 198. _______ How does blood types contribute to nutrition or diet? (Health science) Description : For three consecutive weeks compare and record the results of a diet based on blood types 199. ________ Which types of woods have the best tensile strength for construction design (Engineering) Description : You Nailed It! Hammering Force for Different Types of Wood www.sciencebuddies.org/science...projects/project.../ApMech_p024.shtml Comparing the strength of solid wood with that - Science Fair Projects www.all-science-fair-projects.com › ... › Engineering › Materials Science 200. ________ What is your natural body wake up time? (Behavior science) Description: Record the time that you wake up without a time clock for a week or two consecutive weekends. 201. ________ What are your teachers fashion personality or fashion patterns ? (Behavior science) Description: Observe and compare the types , colors, and styles of clothing worn by individuals for three or more consecutive weeks. 202. _________ What are your friends fashion personality or fashion patterns ? (Behavior science) Description: Observe and compare the types , colors, and styles of clothing worn by individuals for three or more consecutive weeks. 203. _________ What is your irritability level ? (Behavior science) Description: Observe and record the negatively respond of patterns or actions of individuals 204. __________ Are my friend slackers or workers? (Behavior science) Description: For two – three consecutive weeks record and compare how often your circle of friends complete and submit their homework. 205. __________ What is the common genetic trait found among your peers? Description: Compare and record heredity traits such dimples, widows peak or attached lobed versus unattached ear lobes among the student body. 205. ___________ What is the best oscillation design? 206 ___________ How does gender affect voice frequency? 207 ___________ What are the affects of hydraulics ? 208 What is the Fastest way to cool a beverage? 9TH KC Description: Using three different samples identify the best freezing process. 13 http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/Phys_p057.shtml#procedure 209. __________ Does gender affect peripheral vision? Description: Compare and record the number of behavior actions detected from a female versus male observer side view. 210. __________What is the best house hold spot remover for glass? (Chemistry) Description: Using common household substances such as water, vinegar, soap etcetera identify which is the best spot remover. 211. __________How greasy are your potato chips? 9TH LD Description; Identify the starch and oil amount in a typical bag of chips 212 __________Which soda cleans a penny better Description: Compare different beverages that could be used as a cleaner 4th AR 213. __________Which has the highest buoyancy, fresh, salt, or rain water? Buoyancy density salinity8TH Description: Compare different types of water for the buoyancy or density level 214 __________What is the best hovercraft design? Description: Build and compare 3 or more hovercraft design (Physics) 9TH KJ 215 __________What is the best helicopter design 1ST DG 216 __________What is the best egg drop insulator design? 4p TS Description: Design and compare the most protective insulator design. 217. __________What is the best way to patina metals? Cortification Description: Compare which substance such as salt water, acid bath, dirt burial et.c are best for restoration or antique aging appearance. 218. __________Does all soil samples have the same mass? Description: Collect and compare three or more soil samples and compare the weight. 219. __________Does dirt affect the weight of clothes? Description: Compare the weight of clothes before and after they are washed. 220. __________What is the potential to kinetic energy of a rubber band launch? (Physics) 4TH MQ Description: Compare the greatest distance of a rubber band launch? 221. __________What is the most challenging maze design? (Engineering) /(physics) 4TH KT Design: Using a Geo-board, rubber bands, and marble or hand made from poster board and index cards etc. 222. __________2 SD Does temperature affect how long a perfume will last? (Chemistry) 8TH SL Description: Place and compare samples of perfume, cologne or body spray in areas of varying temperatures. 223. __________ 7 DL Which type of bat has the best impact for hitting a ball to the longest distance? (Physics) Description: Test and compare what material is best for the distance in hitting a ball ? 224. __________ 7 CB What is the best area for reducing oven burns on food? (Chemistry) Description: Heat food items and compare which area produces the most or leas t burns on food. 225. __________7 MP What affect does senses have on identification of beverages or other food products? Description: Identify how individuals identify food products by senses such as taste. Smell , or both. 226. __________What is the best chemical reaction used to inflate a balloon? (chemistry) Description: Use substances such as baking soda and vinegar place a balloon over a container filled with baking soda & vinegar test the inflation rate and size. 1ST KS 227. __________Does texting influence your focus of concentration or reaction time? (Electronics) Description: Test and compare individuals texting while completing a task suck as walking. 14 228. __________What is your texting speed? (Electronics) Description: compare how fast you can text messages. 229. __________Which substance will produce the strongest chemical reaction? (Physic) Description: Compare the chemical reaction of substances such as baking soda and vinegar. 230 __________Which substance has the longest chemical reaction time? (Physic) Description: Compare the chemical reaction time of varying substances such as baking soda and vinegar. 231. __________What hydroponic mediums can be used to grow plants without soil? Description: Experiment on plant growth without using soil. 232. __________What is your true emotion radar IQ? (Behavior science) Description: Identify emotions of real happy smiles, polite smile, sarcastic smile, and other fake smiles. 233. __________What substances can be used as emulsifiers? (Chemistry) Description: Study the effects and reaction time in which select substances can be used to blend mix oil and water together. 234. __________What substances and rates do emulsifiers mix oil and water together? (Chemistry) Description: Study the effects and reaction time in which select substances can be used to blend mix oil and water together. 235. __________What is your school social clique’s status? (Behavior science) Description: Identify the different number of social personalities and number of people that belong to them. 236. __________What is the strength of a magnet? (Physics) Magnetic Description: Test and compare how many paper clips or other objects different magnets can hold. 8th P DH 237. __________What is your school social clique’s status? (Behavior science) Description: Identify the different number of social personalities and number of people that belong to them. 238. __________How loud is that sound? (Physics) Description: Using a sound meter compare the noise level of select items. 239. __________How noisy is your home? (Physics) Description: Using a sound meter compare the noise level of select items or conversation level in your home. 240. __________How noisy is your class? (Physics) Description: Using a sound meter compare the noise level within the classroom. 241. __________What is your wave frequency? (Physics) Description: Using a meter such as a motion, sound, or frequency detector compare the wave level. 242. __________What solution is best for extracting DNA from a strawberry? 243. __________What is the best DNA Extracting Method for producing the most precipitate? (Biochemistry) DNA Description: Using a simple procedure of varied concentrations or brands of soap, salt and alcoholic compare which can be used to extract the most DNA from fruit or vegetables such as strawberries. 244. __________Does all strawberry have the same DNA? (Biochemistry) DNA Description: Using a simple procedure of varied concentrations or brands of soap, salt and alcoholic and a microscope, compare the patterns or shape of the extracted strawberry DNA under a microscope. 245. __________ Does all water have the same density? (Chemistry) Description: pour the same amounts of different solutions of colored water together and compare the density level. 15 246. __________Does the content of all water solution evaporate? Description: Allow different solutions of water to evaporate and compare the residue left behind. 247. __________What is the best telescope design? 248. __________What pH changes occur in a typical fish aquarium? 9TH AG 249. __________How strong is a polymer? ( Chemistry or consumer science) Description: Poke sharpen objects such as pens pencils, skewers through a multiple brands of ziplock bags to test for durability. Steve spangler.com 9TH DW 250. __________Which paper towel is the strongest? (Consumer science) Description: Place items on various samples of brands of paper towels and test the durability. 5TH RH 251. __________What is your handwriting pattern? ( Description: Observe some handwriting samples from 20 or participants. Analyze, measure, and compare the loops of specific letters. 252. __________Who is more dominant lefty’s or righty’s? (Behavior science) Description: Keep a record of left and right handed students by gender, class period, or grade level. 253. __________What is the best academic day of the week? (Behavior science) Description: Observe your class mates for two weeks for attentiveness and good behavior. Record what you observe each day. You can make a comparison by class period or gender. 254. __________Does salt affect the density of water? Density straws experiment / Chemistry Description: Take five samples of water and add different levels of salt to each cup. The first cup should be salt free. Every cup after should have multiples of two or three teaspoons of salt with the last sample having 8 teaspoons of salt. Add different shades of food coloring dye to each sample and compiles samples of each salt solutions to make a density straw tower. 5TH AS 255. __________What is the best Rube Goldberg machine design? Physics 8TH RH Description: Construct and compare the timing and quality of two or more simple machine designs Simple machine, force, motion, http://www.ehow.com/info_8461568_rube-goldberg-science-project-ideas.html http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Homemade-Rube-Goldberg-Machine 256 _____How does gravity influence moving objects on earth? Acceleration, Galileo 4TH JW http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/rolling-downhill-measuring-acceleration/ http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/projects/galileo/ Description: Create an incline plane ramp using a ruler, block, marble, index card, and paper. Place and release the marble on different markings of the ruler. Measure, mark, and record the index card movement. Compare and graph the results. 16 257. __________Is there a density change between salt water and sugar water? Density straws experiment / Chemistry Description: Take five samples of water and add different levels of salt to each cup. The first cup should be salt free. Every cup after should have multiples of two or three teaspoons of salt with the last sample having 8 teaspoons of salt. Add different shades of food coloring dye to each sample and compiles samples of each salt solutions to make a density straw tower. 1st CG 258. __________What is the probability of selecting your favorite candy flavor? Mathematics ,Probability, 5TH KS http://www.ehow.com/how_7795915_teach-probability-mms.html Description: Using 10 or more bags of your favorite candy such as skittles or m&m’s make a prediction on the percentage of select colors or flavors of candy that is distributed in a single bag and the outcome of which will be selected. 259. __________What is the best kaleidoscope design? Light refraction, Physics Description: Design and compare light pattern reflections using various mirror shape and light. http://www.ehow.com/how_5925799_design-make-kaleidoscope.html http://www.ehow.com/how_6304520_makekaleidoscope-science-project.html http://www.experiments.co.in/experiments-in-science/kaleidoscope-science-experiment.html http://science.howstuffworks.com/kaleidoscope.htm 260. __________ What is the best bouncing bubble design? Come up with a strategy on what could be used to enable you to hold and bounce a bubble. 261. _________ What is the best fabric protector for making hydrophobic sand? Chemistry “Hydrophobic “ Description; Using different brands or amounts of water proof fabric protector compare and design the best method for making water proof sand. http://sciborgprojects.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/how-to-make-waterproof-sand/ http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/hydrophobic-sand/ 262. _________ What is the fastest way to cool soda? Chemistry same as 208 1ST ZJ 263. _________ What is best strategy for solving a Rubik cube? (Mathematics) Theorize multiple pattern or formulas for solving the Rubik cube puzzle. 264. __________ What is the best strategy for making a rubber egg? Chemistry Using different brands of solution such as vinegar test which brand best for designing the most durable rubber egg or the quickest method. 1ST SS 265. _________ Whose better at video games boys or girls? (Behavioral Science) Allow a sample of 20 test subjects to play select video games at undisclosed level modes. Create an IQ range that identifies and compares the performance levels. 266. _________ Who has better balance boys or girls? (Behavioral science) Create a balancing device. Time and observe a sample of 20 test subjects participating in the activity. 267. What’s in a color? Chemistry Mix variations of the basic primary colors together to create a rainbow of color shades. 8TH AV 17 268. Which material traps the most light? Physics Create and compare a path of light flashlight, led, or laser through glass or plastic shapes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a65hsrx3cbA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MwMkBET_5I 269. What influences light absorption? Using different methods of light sources identify how much light will pass through colored translucent/ transparent objects such as gummy bears, glass, plastic etc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DThUKDM_Wtk 270. Which laser is best for bending light? (physics) total internal reflection. Description: Fill a bottomless plastic bottle with Dettol water mixture. Make a hole in its lid. Shine the toy laser in the middle of the hole. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a65hsrx3cbA 271. What impact does depth have on the pressure of liquid movement? (Physics) Punch holes in a water bottle at various depth and observe the movement of liquids. Use different lasers to add cool colors. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBQ8fh_Fp04 272. How does light bend? (Physic) Using a water bottle aluminum foil, light source such as a laser, flash light, or led demonstrate total internal reflection and how a fiber optic light works. 1ST AN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlo2XeB2qt4 273. What is the best robotic hand design? Physics Using puppet string effect, or electric circuit method design a moveable hand? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phqYMupHn94 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuIY7uSdKMM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_AP8nPFy9o 275.What is the best miniature golfing design? (Physics & Engineering) Using cardboard, Astro turf, and wood planks create a miniature golfing design. 276. How does a vortex affect motion? (Physics) Using a circular object, fabric such as spandex sheet, garbage bages, polyester cloth, marbles, and weight create a vortex. Compare the movement patterns of different objects. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTY1Kje0yLg 277. Which adhesive is best for creating a fiber optic light diffuser? (Physic) Using fiber optic strands, LED lights, spoon, adhesives products such as epoxy or silicone hot glue/ clear glue design a way to disperse the light in different angles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSdpRzBbR2E 278. What is the best fiber optic light design? (PHYSICS) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTD4xzlwiRU 279.How to attach fiber optic filament to an LED? (physics) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpuEfHWKwaM 18 280. What impact does sound have on the movement of objects? (Physics) Create a moving carousel powered by sound with the use of water bottles and a speaker. Cymatia music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SemQS4RLeFU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5fVFA2sWt4 281. Which straw creates the best sound instrument? Physics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zrsx8V8XwQ using different straws design a homemade (trombone trumpet ) 282. Does size influence wave patterns? PHYSICS Use different size springs to compare wave patterns such as constructional, compression, standing, and transverse waves 283. How does wave patterns differ? Demonstrate constructional, compression, standing, and transverse waves using a spring or slinky and graph the position of the top and bottom of the waves. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCtf-z4t9L8 284. How does heat affect memory wire? (Physics) Using different sizes Nitinol Wire/Shape Memory Alloy construct patterns or create power by creating a circuit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yi4epJ83EE 285. What is the best fiber optic wave signal design? Physic using a bucket of propylene glycol to show how a fiber optic cable works and how engineers send signal across oceans. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MwMkBET_5I 286. Which laser creates the best refraction design? Physics 287. What is the best conductive dough design? Electricity Using various color laser or led light and tonic water http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1-RQyELZEo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUEbMjtWc-A 288. How do various liquids affect gummy bears? (Chemistry) Gummy bear experiment with different variables, water, lemon juice, salt water, vinear, gingerale, milk, sugar water, and cranberry juice. The results. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVSq0CbGOrQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YJOsaO4UMM&spfreload=1 9TH P JT 289. How strong is paper? (Physics) Description: Using paper such as note book paper, construction paper, cardstock paper, poster paper, tissue and paper towel rolls predict how many books could be balanced without dropping or crushing the paper. 290. What is the capacity space of a bubbles? (Chemistry) Description: Use different methods of soap solutions and continue to blow a bubble inside of the other. Count and measure the diameter of the bubble rings. 5P JC 19 291. Which is the best invisible ink solution whole milk, low-fat 2% milk, skim milk, or nonfat milk? (Chemistry) Description: Write a message using milk as the ink solution. Allow it to dry. Rub two pencils together or sandpaper against a pencil to release the pencil graphite on to the pretreated paper to reveal the message. You could measure how long the message takes to reveal if it reveals at all. You could also try flavored milk such as regular milk vs chocolate or types of milk such as Lactose, almond milk, and coconut milk. 5TH KJ 292. Which is more dense cold or hot water? (Chemistry) Density, Description: Begin with a cup of room temperature. Place ice cubes in another cup of water and take out a small sample to insert into a small container. Place the cold water container into the room temperature. Place hot water into another small container. Place the hot water container inside of a cup of room temperature water. Observe the movement of the water of both temperatures. 5P JM 293. How does blubber serve as an insulator? (Chemistry) Place your hand into a pitcher of cold water and time how long you can keep it in the water. Fill a ziplock bag with shortening. Place a plastic glove over hand. Place your gloved hand inside of the shortening bag and place it inside a cup of cold water. Measure how long you can keep your hand inside of the water. 294. Will particles diffuse faster in hot, cold, or room temperature water? (Chemistry) Diffusion, particles, states of matter, Brownian motion, liquid, molecules Fill three clear containers with different temperatures of water. Perform approximately five Drop of food coloring into each sample of water. Compare the diffusion rate for each sample. Perform again with another type of water such as seizer water, salt water, or sugar water using the same temperature as the first test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTbEmvdzvxg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy-clLi8gHg 295. How does temperature affect pressure of an object? (Chemistry) pressure, hero fountain, Fill a glass bottle with hot water. Wait a few minutes and pour out the water. Place the straw aligned with clay inside the bottle. Turn the bottle upside down with the straw in a clear bowl of cold. Observe and record the affect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLcyhT4Oly8 1ST RS 296. How does refraction of light create optical illusions? (Physics) Using black and white print background create optical illusions that are a reflection of light on glass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRCMdnCr6h0 8TH BA 297. How can magnetism be used to balance an object? (Physics) Create a magnetic field with magnets to balance a series of hex n http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/balancing-hex-nut-challenge 298. What is the best Zip line design? Engineering design? 1P CA 299. Which liquids make the best instant ice? Physics 9th p GB 300. which has more germs the sink or the toilet? 1st LC 301. What is the best impact test design? 4th AT 302. What is the best egg in a bottle design? (Physics) Pressure 8th JB 303. What is the best balloon race design? (Physics) Air pressure Using string, balloon, straw, and tape test how far and fast can a rocket balloon travel. 5TH AL 304. Which sports ball produce the most energy transfer of potential to kinetic energy? Physics conservation of energy 5TH SP 20 305. Does the size of a coil impact the transfer of energy? (Physics) Potential energy Kinetic energy conservation of energy 5th AW 306. What is the best bed of nail design? (Physics) Pressure, center of gravity? 9TH AM *Non-listed project topics: Optional 307. How does filtration impact the quality of water? (Environmental science) distillation, purification, 8TH ES http://www.hometrainingtools.com/a/water-filtration-science-project Design a water purification system using, pebbles, cotton balls, charcoal fine sand, coarse sand, gravel, coffee filter, and clear cups or plastic bottles. 308. What is the best wall coaster design? Physics 9th LJ 309. Does reaction time affect how you fly a simulated plane? 8th RA 310. Which household products have the highest buoyancy? (Physics) 8th DC Description. Place five different household liquids into a balloon. Test the distance and time how fast and how far it drops into a body water. 311. Which liquid melts the fastest? (Physics) 8TH GB Description. Place five different household liquids into a balloon. Place the balloons into the freezer. Once all are frozen allow the liquids to melt and record the time. 312. Which chocolate melts the fastest? White, dark, milk chocolate 8th DJ 313. Which liquid melts the fastest? Fresh water, seltzer water, tonic water 9TH JS 314. Which cereal get soggy the fastest? (Chemistry) 8th NV 315. Which soap melts the fasts? (Chemistry) 316 Which M&M color melts the fastest? 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