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Possible Science Fair Topics SAMPLE PROJECT


 * Collection Questions:

· How do different types of rocks compare? · How do different insects compare? · How do different leaves compare? · How do various forms of plastic compare? · How do seeds compare? · How do different feathers compare? || Model Questions:

· What does the human heart look like? · What does a volcano look like when it erupts? · What did dinosaurs look like? · How do human lungs work? · What does the solar system look like? · What does an atom look like? · How does a telegraph work? ||
 * Report Questions:

· How does a rocket work? · Why do bee stings hurt? · How do we catch colds? · How is a sneaker made? · How do bees make honey? · What are fiber optics? · How does a microscope work? How does media effect human food consumption? How does alcohol effect birth rate and/or birth defects? · What causes day and night? || Demonstration Questions:

· How can you tell the age of a tree? · Do ants work together? · How does a megaphone work? · How can you separate colored inks? · How can you clean dirty water? · What objects do magnets attract? · What objects are electrical insulators? How can we improve home energy efficiently? What does a water purification system look like? What type of toothpick bridge is stronger? Design a couple bridges using toothpicks and see which one holds the most weight? ||
 * Experiment Questions:

· What does a plant need to grow? · Which goes faster a corn plant or a bean plant? · Does warm water freeze faster than cold water? · Which paper towel holds the most water? · Which kind of soil is best for growing plants? · Does the length of an object effect the sound? How can we identify the most effective mouthwash? How can we identify the most effective toothpaste? || Experiment Questions cont.

· Are all rocks the same hardness? · How much water do you use in a day? · Which kind of popcorn pops best? · Which liquid soap makes the best bubble solution? · Which battery lasts longest? Which drink has more sugar: Diet or non diet? ||