Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 51

Research overview of architecural acoustics. Design and build a whispering wall from wood or plastic. Test which materials work best.

Store seeds under three different environmental conditions. Plant seeds in carefully marked groups, watch them grow. Compare results.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

In this science fair project, students will use methylene blue to study the presence of aerobic bacteria in milk.

Design and build an invention inspired by Rube Goldberg's designs. Build your invention. Test the machine, write a detailed report.

This experiment will evaluate bacterial content on toothbrushes before and after different cleaning methods to determine which method of disinfecting is best.

This fun science fair project idea explains what a circadian rhythm is and explores the types of biological activities that follow a 24 hour cycle in mammals.

Discover which battery composition (type) lasts the longest.

Evaluate if people are more influenced by video or audio advertising.

Build basic projector out of ordinary materials. Create several color transparency slides, demonstrate your creation.

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

Research camouflage products and techniques, test quality by timing volunteers. Calculate the average length of time to recognize the subject.

This experiment evaluates if people of a specific gender or age more likely have an elevated number of taste buds, allowing them to taste what others cannot.

This science fair project idea explores what common compounds can be easily separated out in a centrifuge.

This science fair project idea studies how talking on a cell phone affect driving?

In this science fair project, students evaluate if astrological signs provide clues about people's personalities.

Observe if dissolved aspirin will help plants grow healthier and faster in this science fair project idea.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

This science fair project idea addresses tempo, and whether faster or slower music works better as a study aid.

Determine whether fresh vegetables have more calories or less calories than canned vegetables.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

Plant sunflower seeds , measure height, calculate average height, compare size and weight of heads. Interpret findings in detailed report.

This project explores what happens to a rubber band when it is heated and cooled.

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

Learn about our response to scents that existed in our environment over evolutionary time and consider why scents might affect our mood state.

Research responsibilities of physicists, and common thinking patterns. Devise a questionnaire that measures career aptitude in physics.

This science fair project studies which color(s) of flowers butterflies & bees are attracted to and if color plays a role in flower selection for pollination.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.