Science Fair Projects IdeasComing up with award-winning science fair projects ideas is a science in and of itself. But hey, there’s no need to re-invent the wheel. It’s all here. Everything you need to create a stupendous Science Fair Project from idea generation to dazzling display!
Did you know any science experiment can be turned into a Science Fair Project easily? Let me explain. One of our favorite experiments is making balloon rockets. All you need is an 18" piece of string, a drinking straw, scotch tape, a balloon, and a windbag (person with plenty of spare air to blow up balloon).
Slip your string through the straw. Then tie the ends to two objects about 12” apart. As you can see from Sarah’s illustration, we tied ours to filing cabinet handles. Poles in your basement, trees, doorknobs, or any other sturdy object would also work. Now, turn on your windbag and inflate the balloon. One child can hold the end of the balloon so no air escapes while another gingerly tapes the balloon to the straw. Begin the count down to rocket launch. 3. . .2. . .1. . .Blast Off! Release the balloon and watch it go. Now, turn this simple experiment into a Science Fair Project by deciding which part of the experiment to change. For example, you could vary:
Decide on a variable (the item you will change), predict what will happen (this is your hypothesis), test your theory (carry out your experiments), and study the results. Research the science behind your experiment. What scientific principles are at work in a rocket launch (hint: check out Newton’s third law)? Apply those ideas to your specific experiment. Craft a fantastic report and display. And. . .Voila′ your superb Science Fair Project is launched (pun absolutely intended). Oh, you’re a little worried about the report and display part? Don’t be. The resources
listed here will guide you through every step of the entire process.
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