No matter their interest, your students are sure to find an engaging science fair project! Successful projects typically feature experiments which test hypotheses while collecting, analyzing and presenting data in an engaging fashion.
Help your students learn about centripetal force with this fun experiment that involves swinging glasses of water over their heads. In addition to teaching centripetal force and engineering design principles, this experience also introduces them to kinetic energy and engineering design principles.
Balloon Car
This engaging car experiment utilizes air escaping from a balloon to demonstrate Newton’s third law of motion and explore what works best in terms of wheels and axles. Kids will enjoy seeing which configuration produces optimal results!
As this project involves cutting materials with sharp edges, adult supervision is highly recommended for younger students. Test out this simple project with multiple groups to compare results.
Geodesic Dome
Geodesic domes are futuristic-looking structures resembling half-spheres supported by triangles. Geodesic domes have become popular home and business structures due to their low environmental impact.
Triangulated panels use less material and have reduced structural costs and energy usage compared to continuous surfaces; plus they’re highly portable!
Does caffeine enhance student productivity? This science experiment investigates that question.
Pinball Machine
Students participating in this science fair project use physics to design and create their own pinball machine, providing them with an opportunity to practice using simple and compound machines while learning about Newton’s laws of motion.
Do jolts of caffeine really improve work? Make it the subject of this fun experiment designed for 7th graders to find out. They will also learn more about water filtration. This chemistry experiment promises an engaging way for students to interact with water quality issues while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities!
Helicopter
Helicopters provide students with many cause-and-effect relationships to explore. Through this project, students investigate how altering the size of a helicopter’s blades influences its performance.
Request that students set a stopwatch or shoot slow-motion video of themselves flying a helicopter over a set distance and count how many frames it took for it to crash, then compare their results with those of another pilot – whose design flew further?
Electric Generator
Students can create their own electric generator using magnets and wire, altering various variables to see how different circumstances impact their project.
Does specific colors improve memory? This fascinating experiment investigates that possibility.
Students learn about the greenhouse effect and its effects on plants with this simple model. Advanced students can add simulation of acid rain and testing for pH levels for an advanced project.
Clock
Students gain insight into ancient engineering through this engaging project involving simple materials to create stunning effects. Students explore surface tension and cohesion while also discovering how water bends.
People seek caffeine-induced stimulation when they’re feeling fatigued; but do plants respond in the same manner? Students learn this lesson from this chemistry experiment.
Ice Cubes
Ice cubes of different shapes will melt to create amazing water globules in this science experiment that will capture your students’ interest. They’ll learn all about surface area and temperature changes during this enjoyable activity!
Allow your student to observe how quickly ice melts, noting the results in their journal. They could also try this experiment using different materials to see how the results vary.
Hot Dog Mummification
Emily enjoyed playing embalmer for this unique human biology experiment that marries science with history and culture. This project involved mummifying a hot dog.
Line a bag or container with baking soda and place your hot dog inside, recording its weight on days seven, ten, and fourteen to see how much it mummifies over time. This experiment makes an engaging 7th grade science lesson!
Pet Feeder
Build an automated pet feeder to feed dogs and cats automatically. This project involves some programming work, which may appeal to computer-engineering students.
Does caffeine really speed up people’s work performance? 7th graders investigate with this engaging experiment.
Join in Darwin’s footsteps as kids explore finch beak adaptations through this clever natural selection lab! In addition to learning lab basics such as safety procedures, this hands-on activity also gives kids a fun opportunity to experience natural selection at work!
Cellular Mitosis Models
Make mitosis more tangible for students with these interactive models from APH Life Science Tactile Graphics! Guide them as they construct their model using APH Life Science Tactile Graphics as they construct it themselves.
Do a simple experiment to explore how salt affects buoyancy and other properties of water with this fun experiment! Plus, use it as an opportunity to experiment with static electricity!
Conduct this germ experiment and swab household items to discover what lives there.