Pre-Approved Topics

These topics have all been pre-approved. You are welcomed to modify them as you see fit, as long as you don't deviate from the basic rules we discussed in class.
  1. Growing Crystals: Investigate the effects of different temperatures on crystal growth using salt or sugar solutions.
  2. Volcano Model: Experiment with different baking soda and vinegar ratios to create the best volcanic eruption.
  3. Plant Growth and Light: Test how different colors of light affect the growth of plants.
  4. Magnet Strength: Explore how temperature changes affect the strength of a magnet.
  5. Solar Oven: Build a solar oven and test its effectiveness at cooking different types of food.
  6. pH Levels in Soil: Test how different soil pH levels affect the germination and growth of seeds.
  7. Water Filtration: Design and test a homemade water filtration system using different materials.
  8. Density Column: Create a density column using liquids of different densities and observe how they layer.
  9. Electrolysis of Water: Experiment with splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electrolysis.
  10. Friction on Different Surfaces: Test how different surface textures affect the friction of a rolling object.
  11. Electric Circuits: Build series and parallel circuits and measure the voltage and current in each setup.
  12. Paper Airplane Aerodynamics: Test different paper airplane designs to see which flies the farthest.
  13. Acid Rain Simulation: Investigate the effects of acid rain on different types of materials.
  14. Static Electricity: Explore the effects of static electricity by testing different materials and their ability to attract objects.
  15. Water Cycle in a Jar: Create a mini water cycle in a sealed jar and observe condensation and evaporation.
  16. Balloon Rocket: Experiment with different balloon sizes and shapes to see how they affect the speed and distance of a balloon rocket.
  17. Solar Power: Build a simple solar-powered car or boat and test it under different light conditions.
  18. Evaporation Rates: Test how temperature, surface area, and air flow affect the rate of water evaporation.
  19. Homemade Lava Lamp: Create a lava lamp using oil, water, and an effervescent tablet, and observe the reaction.
  20. Sound Waves and Frequencies: Experiment with different objects to see how they change the pitch and volume of sound waves.
  21. Chemical Reactions: Test how different household substances react when mixed, such as baking soda with lemon juice.
  22. Heat Absorption: Compare how different colors of materials absorb heat from a light source.
  23. Capillary Action: Explore capillary action by creating a paper towel rainbow using colored water.
  24. Magnetic Field Visualization: Use iron filings to visualize magnetic fields around different types of magnets.
  25. Pressure and Boiling Point: Investigate how atmospheric pressure affects the boiling point of water.
  26. Air Pressure and Balloons: Experiment with how air pressure affects the expansion and contraction of a balloon.
  27. Buoyancy and Density: Test how the density of different liquids affects the buoyancy of objects.
  28. Wind Turbine: Build a simple wind turbine and measure its ability to generate electricity under different wind conditions.
  29. Saltwater vs. Freshwater: Compare the freezing points of saltwater and freshwater.
  30. Erosion Simulation: Create a model to simulate how water and wind can cause erosion in different types of soil.​
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