Earth & Space Science Projects

Ocean Currents

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

5th grade

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Angle of Heat

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Angle of Heat

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

4th grade

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Exploring Soil Sandwiches

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Exploring Soil Sandwiches

Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

4th grade

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Starry Night: What Affects the Visibility of Stars at Night?

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Starry Night: What Affects the Visibility of Stars at Night?

Science fair project that tests the correlation between outdoor temperature or weather conditions and the number of visible stars at night.

Science

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Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Meteors

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Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Meteors

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

5th grade

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Travelling Tsunamis

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Travelling Tsunamis

Science fair project that examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

5th grade

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Counting Sunspots

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Counting Sunspots

In this project you will observe and record changes in sunspots over several days.

Science

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How Much Radiation is in Your House?

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How Much Radiation is in Your House?

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

3rd grade

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Does EMF Affect Us?

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Does EMF Affect Us?

This study observes plants, insects and an animal living in proximity to a known source of EMF.

High school

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How Has Climate Changed Over the Past 100 Years?

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How Has Climate Changed Over the Past 100 Years?

The purpose of this study is to determine empirically the actual change of the world's climate over the past 100 years.

High school

Science

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How Much Can One Family Reduce Their Garbage?

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How Much Can One Family Reduce Their Garbage?

This project explores how and how much one family can reduce the amount of garbage they accumulate over a three month period.

Science

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Exploring the Movement of Tectonic Plates with S'Mores

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Exploring the Movement of Tectonic Plates with S'Mores

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

3rd grade

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Crystal Wonderland

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Crystal Wonderland

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

1st grade

Science

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Land vs. Water

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Land vs. Water

The goal of the project is to evaluate whether land or water warms more quickly when subjected to increased temperature.

5th grade

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Breaking Rocks

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Breaking Rocks

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

4th grade

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Decomposing Plastics

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Decomposing Plastics

Science fair project that measures the relative times it takes a plastic bag and a biodegradable plastic bag to decompose.

Science

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Endangered Frogs

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Endangered Frogs

This science fair project explores different types of endangered frogs, and why some are endangered while others are not.

Middle school

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Measuring The Wind

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Measuring The Wind

Science fair project that measure winds speed, temperature, and time of day in order to determine the origins of the wind.

Science

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Supercooled Water

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Supercooled Water

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

5th grade

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Carbon Dioxide Concentrations

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Carbon Dioxide Concentrations

Science fair project that compares the relative carbon dioxide concentrations of various gases, including different types of vehicle emissions.

High school

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Geology 101

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Geology 101

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

2nd grade

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Modeling Darcy's Law

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Modeling Darcy's Law

Science fair project that models the subterranean movement of water, using Darcy's Law. How can this information be used in hazardous material spills?

Middle school

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Wind Turbine Design

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Wind Turbine Design

Science fair project that determines whether windmills can be designed so that birds will not feed on them. Will they discriminate between different patterns?

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