Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 43

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

This science fair project idea explores if male or female humans are more likely to exhibit some form of color blindness.

This science fair project idea explores discover whether mixing solutions of equal distances from neutral pH (7) will create a solution close to pH 7.

Determine the growth rates of different types of human hair. Ask volunteers to not cut their hair until the end of experiment. Measure hair length.

This science project involves comparing the relative effectiveness of salt, pepper and dehydration in food preservation.

This science fair project determines whether the types of plants growing in a Pacific Northwest rain forest environment are influenced by the soil acidity.

In this fun science fair project idea learn the difference between additive and subtractive color and why they are handled differently.

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

This social science experiment endeavors to determine whether certain types of animals provide greater physical and mental health benefits to their owners.

Find out the differences (if any) in the frequencies of voices produced from a computer, from a phone, and directly coming out of the voice box of a human.

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.

If you hold a fire up to a balloon, it pops instantly. What if you could prevent this from happening? In this project, we do just that.

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Thoroughly research image search engines. Consider possible improvements for visual search engines. Help design better image-matching engines.

Test the combustion of different types of woods.

Design a livable building that functions without electricity. Consider necessities, comforts and entertainment. Build a scale model of your design.

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

This science fair project idea determines if material and tensile strength of different types of skateboard wheels affects the velocity of the skateboarder.

Research information on vitamin content in foods, Examine the effect of vitamins, test organic samples of fruits, meats, grains for vitamin content.

Examine how the tire treads of a bicycle affect its rolling frictional force. Change tires, test speed performance on different terrains.

Science fair project in which you will build your own algae photobioreactor which will meet the physiological requirements of algae for maximum growth.

The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate whether cooking seeds before planting will speed up germination and growth.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

Science fair project that examines the relationship between fluid flow rate, pressure, and resistance.

The objective of this project is to examine the ways in which a passive solar house may contribute to conservation of energy.

This science fair project examines discover whether different formations of deodorant works better for certain skin types.

This science fair project idea examines reptile behavior and to determine whether reptiles are more active during warmer temperatures.

A math project teaches students to use a clinometer to gauge the height of very tall objects like trees & to think of better ways to measure how high they are.

What kind of fabric holds dye best? How can you improve a dyed fabric's colorfastness? In this colorful project, test colorfastness using mordants and bleach.