Sample Science Fair Subjects

  • Why is snow white?
  • Why do apples turn brown when cut? How do you stop apples from turning brown when cut?
  • Why can a chick breathe in its shell? Do chicken eggs have pores that allow air to enter?
  • How does water purity affect surface tension?
  • Which material is the best insulator?
  • How does arch curvature affect load carrying strength?
  • How do different foundations stand up to earthquakes? What foundations stand up best to earthquakes?
  • What sugars does yeast use?
  • What are the chemical compounds of mineral rocks?  What types of conditions cause the crystal formation?
  • Which AA battery maintains its voltage for the longest period of time in low, medium, and high current drain devices?
  • Will changing the temperature of a cup of water affect how much sugar it can dissolve?
  • Do animals have fingerprints?
  • Do plants grow toward light? What amount of light helps plants germinate and grow the biggest?
  • Can you make your own battery? What fruit or vegetable makes the strongest battery?

Still undecided?  Check out these websites for more suggestions.  For young scientists, Color Changing Milk is a fun way to explore the interaction of soap, fats and proteins. Try asking your own questions and changing different variables.
 
If you have trouble thinking of something on your own, visit the school or local library. You also could grab an adult and check out the internet, which is full of resources to help you choose a topic. 

These are a few third party websites that offer ideas for science projects:

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/

http://www.education.com/activity/all-grades/all-grades/science/

http://www.easy-science-fair-projects.net/elementary-science-fair-projects.html 

http://www.scienceproject.com/projects/index/elementary.asp

http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiments/


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