General topics/ ideas for the science fair. As a note, most of the winners for the state science fair last year did projects based on alternative energy and Florida-related topics (helping citrus growers, hurricane-proof designs for houses, etc). Let you imagination be your guide here! These are by no means the only topics to choose from. If you have your own idea from someone or something else, that is fine. Please choose an experiment that interests you rather than one that looks "easy."
| Working with Borax powder (does it have antibacterial properties?) |
Solar oven creation |
Better insulation materials and/ or design for insulation for houses in light of rising energy costs |
Groundwater or water cleansing techniques
Maybe ways to cleans up oil spills? |
Air cleaning methods |
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Working with growing yeast in comparison with some other chemical or differing growth conditions |
Wind power creation/ uses |
Anything plant related, but try to expand beyond just experimenting with soil types.
Natural bug busters?
Aeration and its effect on the watering needs of different types of grass |
My personal favorite!
Mold rates of processed foods versus normal foods...this topic could go a lot of different ways. |
Analyzing water (maybe well versus city water) for cleanliness and/ or for toxins. You could also include analysis of water from tap versus bottled. |
| Alternative energy creation |
Global warming (can it be stopped? how does it work?) |
Plastics...are they safe? What toxins/ chemicals can you find in liquid that is kept in plastics? |
Plant growth in urban areas versus rural areas...do trees or shrubs grow taller in "cleaner" rural areas? |
Effects of types of music on memorization ability
Pop or classical to remember better?
What about trying to memorize numbers versus words? |
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Health of fish caught in different areas of Pensacola
Health could be based on weight, length, or some other variable |
Creation of low-energy consuming transportation...Mag-Lev is a great idea |
Colors and heat...could certain colors help reduce heating costs for homes |
Effects of antacids on acids...are Tums and Rolaids really that effective? |
Uses of hydrogen peroxide?
Cleaning agent?
Bleaching agent? |
| Ultraviolet light and its ability to kill germs |
Handwashing habits of girls versus boys...what changes should be made to encourage more hand washing? What about the addition of hand sanitizers? |
Are outside bug lights good for the environment? |
Effects of acid rain |
How to make flight more efficient | | 