"I hear, and I forget.    I see, and I remember.    I do, and I understand.”  -- (chinese proverb)

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Important Dates


March 1st & 2nd
Science Fair Kick Off


Registration - Is Closed


March 11th - April 8th
Challenge Questions


March 23rd - 26th
Displays to be delivered during parent conferences


Due to logistical issues we are not able to offer Help Nights this year.


APRIL 13TH
SCIENCE FAIR      7PM-8:30PM

Check in starts at 6:30pm 


April 14th
All School Science Fair Students Tour the projects


April 14th, Lunch Time
Participant Pizza Party


Project Ideas for Grades 4 to 6

Demonstrations

How heat is transmitted
An energy-efficient home
What makes a hot air balloon rise?
Expansion of solids, liquids & gases when heated
How a thermostat works
How a toaster works
The steam engine
The periscope
Kaleidoscopes
How binoculars work
How a microscope works
How a telescope works
What makes rainbows?
Different types of mirrors
Lenses and what they do
How a camera works
How Polaroid glasses work
What causes light to bend?
How photocells work
How a prism works
The pinhole camera
The Doppler effect
What causes echoes
How a record player works
How an electric motor works
How a generator works
Batteries, how they work
The telegraph
What is a transformer?
What is a transistor?
Electronic components and their functions
Hydroelectric power
The series and parallel circuits
How airplanes fly
How a wing works
How rockets fly
Looping rollercoasters – how they work
How a canal lock works
Primitive clocks
Distillation
Solar still
Water filtration
pH and how to measure it
Acids, bases and pH
How elements combine to make compounds
Capillary action
Radioactivity and Geiger counters
The sextant or quadrant
What is density?
What is surface tension?
Weather forecasting
How a barometer works
Cloud chamber
Effects of air pressure
Fermentation
Osmosis
Phases of the moon (working model)
Eclipses
How a geyser works
Harvesting wind with windmills
How clouds form
Different types of earthquake faults
Sedimentation
How a sundial works
How the human heart works (model)
The circulatory system
The ear
Tooth decay
Why a fish has fins
Bird wings and how they work
Photosynthesis
Hydroponics
Yeast action in bread
How yogurt is made
How cheese is made
Paper recycling
Aluminum recycling
Glass recycling
Oil wells – how they work
The submarine



Experiments

Which metals conduct heat best?
Measuring the calories in a peanut
Which materials make the best heat insulators?
Which color of liquid absorbs the most heat?
Which color container absorbs the most heat?
Which color container cools off quickest?
How temperature affects the height at which balls bounce
Do black bottom swimming pools keep the water warmer?
How constant is the temperature in my refrigerator?
How accurate is the temperature knob of my oven?
The effects of light on dyed material
Materials that absorb sound
String telephones: what materials work best in conducting sound
Conductivity of various materials
How increasing the number of batteries affects the speed of a motor
What is the voltage range of the GE-14 bulb?
The effects of washing on dyed materials
Can popcorn be desalted by freezing?
Popcorn: a graphical analysis of pops per second
Ink evaluation with paper chromatography
Splat – a study in droplet patterns
The effects of swimming pool water (chlorine) on hair
Testing sugar in soft drinks
Testing various orange drinks for vitamin C
How well do various fabrics absorb dye?
Who has greater body density, boys or girls?
How strong is a spider web thread?
The velocity of water through same size tubes of different material
The velocity of different liquids through same size tubes
Density of various liquids



Engineering

Paper airplane performance
Robots
Using electromagnets to power a car
Computer projects
Storing the sun’s energy
Power from rising air
Power from the waves
Testing different water turbine blades
Speed of clouds using photography
Using feathers to clean up oil spills



Earth Science

Composition of sand
Water retention of different soils
Using a computer for mineral identification
How much dust falls on your lawn in a month?
How clean is our air?
How acid is our rain?
Speed of clouds using photography
Using feathers to clean up oil spills
The effects of water on different types of wood
Charting the apparent motion of Polaris
The effect of wave action on different rocks using a tumbler

   

Consumer

Which firewood gives the most heat per dollar?
Can a roof overhang cut summer cooling costs?
Comparative study of various packing materials
How much money can a pool cover save? Which candle is the best buy?
Which light bulb is most efficient?
Are TV commercials louder than regular programming?
Frequency and length of TV commercials in a 1-hour s
Which battery is the best buy? How much does it cost to run a refrigerator?
Which stain remover works best? Which detergent removes grass stains best?
Which detergent cuts grease the best? Which detergent has the longest lasting suds?
Waterproofing agents – which is the best? The effects of deodorants on clothes
Which paint protects wood the best?
The effectiveness of different wood preservatives
Shampoo evaluation
Water solubility of suntan lotions
Meat, fat and moisture content of hot dogs
Which popcorn pops the most?
Up to bat – wood or aluminum? Fishing lines take the strength test Leaky faucets – how much do they cost us?
Which uses more water – a shower or a bath? Which container or wrapping preserves food best?
Which paper towel is most absorbent? Which diaper is best? Comparison of locks – which is best? Which nails have the best holding power?
How long are yellow lights at various intersections?
Do parking meters give us the right time?


   
Life Science

Does a magnetic field affect the growth of beans?
Does electricity affect the growth of beans?
Does temperature affect the growth of plants?
How do plants react to different kinds of music?
Do plants grow better with tap or distilled water?
The effects of root bounding on plant growth
Effects of artificial vs. natural light on plants
Under what color cellophane do plants grow best?
Can you give a plant too much fertilizer?
Testing different potting soils
Which mulch covering works best?
Do seeds sprout better in cold or hot climates?
Under what thickness of plastic do radishes grow best?
How the amount of light affects growth of marigolds
Do avocados ripen more evenly with the stems left on?
Effects of the environment on popcorn (heat, cold, moisture, time, etc.)
Does aspirin prolong the life of cut carnations?
How fast does a mealworm (or snail) travel?
The speed of snails on different surfaces
Effects of household pesticides on earthworms
Ant control: natural vs. chemical repellants
Do goldfish grow larger in a larger tank?
Fish feeding – the effects of light
How many grams of food does a rabbit eat per day?
Chickens and colored corn – which will they eat?
Do pyramids preserve food?
Light vs. vision – which color is best?
Night vision and the effects of colored objects
Does a blindfolded person walk in a circle?
Left-hand, right-hand transference using a “mirror tracing”
Reading and remembering with different colored paper – which is best?
Flexibility: boys vs. girls
Do adults know U.S. geography? (or math skills, science concepts, etc.)
How do people react when seeing a teenager shoplift?
Hot tubs and their effect on blood pressure
Smoking vs. lung capacity
Lung power of different age groups
Lung power: children vs. adults
Do roots always grow down?
Do mirrors affect the way plants grow?
Leaf size versus leaf location
 
Don't Panic:

The science fair is a great chance for grown ups and kids to experiment, learn and have fun together. It is the journey that you take and the adventures that you have on the way that are important. And if you make mistakes, that's the best way to learn.


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