What are some good science fair ideas?

Question

Can i have atleast 10 good ideas

For a 8th grader

and is intresting^^

Answer 1

My reccomendation is do something current.

1) greenhouse effect
2) the effect of clhorflourocarbons
3) life on other planets
4) life in the ocean
5) genetic mutation

Sorry it's only 5, but these are all pretty common and interesting issues!

Answer 2

Build a robot.
Create a virtual computer.
Breed your own strain of flower.
Demenstrate Mendelian Genetics using bean plants.
Build a wind tunnel to demonstrate priciples of aerodynamics.
Disprove a commonly held and "univerally" accepted scientific theory, like the myth about taste "zones." (You taste everything equally across the tongue, and parts of the mouth, but since all the texts operate on the "zone theory..."
etc...

Answer 3

I still like the brew your own alcohol experiment and then set up a distillery and who how distillation works. Alcohol is laughably easy to brew, at home.

If your parents object, set up a structure with colored cels that show how light colors mix to show other colors.

Answer 4

What kind of sugar do ants prefer?

How much energy can a strong magnet produce? (magnetic energy...my 8th grade science fair...very easy)

Which batteries last longest? (test different brands of batteries in a bulb or ipod or something)

What kind of paper towel absorbs most water? (Get different brands of paper towels and see which one absorbs most water)

What affects plant growth? (different liquids: coke, water, milk, etc.)(different fertilizers)

Answer 5

in 8th grade i did how does a bean plant grow the same at night or in day light
in 6th grade i did a stupid one it was on does talking to ur plant help it grow

Answer 6

Do something that has to do with plants.

in my experience, those are always the ones that win prizes and things like that.