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Experiment Ideas
Comparing water filter quality
Expansion rates of different metals
Testing oxidation/ rusting on different metals
Comparing photographic film
The growth of bacteria in different commercial disinfectants
Mold growth on different types of bread (wheat, white, rye…)
Growth patterns of yeast
The growth of grasses in different soils
The effect of acid rain on seed germination
Reactions of seeds to different chemicals
The effects of salt versus sugar on plants
How much water different soils hold
Which type of insulation holds in heat the best
Effects of aspirin on the growth of selected plants
Ways to slow down plant growth
Study of hydroponics – using different solvents
Osmosis in varying plants
Sound transmission in various materials
Bird flight; comparing wing design
Noise pollution; effectiveness of ear protection
Making books and magazines: comparing paper quality
Candles – then and now: testing candle quality
Fingerprinting; testing ink quality
Erosion – comparing soils and vegetation
Aerodynamics of flying objects – testing efficiency
Solar energy; testing types and forms of solar energy
Fires – measuring combustion of materials / quenching fires
Garbage and Litter: testing various compost techniques
Photography; testing film quality
Electricity; making and/or testing types of generators
Telephones; testing sound transmission
Pollution – testing runoff with city models
Water cycle – testing evaporation rates
Flourescent light and seed growth
Rockets: testing fuels and designs
Pulleys; testing efficiencies of types of pulleys
Water pollution; effects of fertilizers/ chemicals
Water purifying filters
Rocks: testing rock types and durabilities
Try any one of your own!: Check the grocery or hardware store for brands and compare their quality! Examples: paper towels, batteries, toilette paper, cleaners
Science Fair Web Sites To Check Out!
Internet Public Library Resource Guide
http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/
Discovery School Projects
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
Ideas Exchange
http://www.halcyon.com/sciclub/cgi-pvt/scifair/guestbook.html
Ultimate Science Fair Resource
http://www.scifair.org/
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