Science Projects Resources : Page 41

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Observe trends in the properties of writing materials over past 5000 years and extrapolate to future time. Prepare a table that compares writing material.

This fun middle school science fair project idea explores the process of respiration and determines whether boys and girls have the same lung capacity.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

Determine if certain colors of light are more effective for photosynthesis. Plant seeds in cardboard boxes with different light, record visible growth.

In this science fair project, students evaluate test subjects to determine if certain personality traits are more common in frequent users of social media.

Compare ability of selected materials to block UV-A radiation. Shine black light though glass at detecting beads underneath. Note color intensity.

This science fair project idea explores whether color affects a person's emotional state.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

What chromosome combinations determine a fetus gender? Use probability to think about whether a sperm and ovum will create a male or female in this project.

Science fair project that demonstrates the process known as refraction, which allows glasses and contact lenses to help people with poor vision.

Determine which environment keeps an ice cube frozen for the longest duration. Inspect and record your observations when cubes melt.

This middle school project examines the strength of horizontal versus vertical pointing eggshells.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

Science fair project that determines whether brain size is correlated with intelligence.

How much gas is released into your stomach by your favorite beverages? This project examines which beverages produce the most gas.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

Measure the densities of various fruits and vegetables to determine if there is a relationship between density and nutritional value.

This science fair project introduces children to static electricity and the idea that electricity is more than lights and plugs.

This project researches whether the type of land use affects the water quality of Queenstown Creek.

This science project challenges students to take learned information about weather and climate control and apply it to come up with creative ideas of their own.

Research long-term effects and draft a questionnaire about frequency of marijuana use and average annual income. Interpret findings in a detailed report

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

Create an organic plastic product using vinegar and cream. Track decomposition over course of several weeks. Compare decomposition with traditional plastics.

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

This science project helps students gain understanding of bioluminescence, the phenomenon that allows fireflies and glow worms to give off light.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.