What are some good physical science fair project ideas?

Question

I'm a seventh grader in New York City requesting any ideas for a science project that is suitable for a seventh grader. It MUST fall under the category of physical science.

Thanx for all your help guys ^^;;

Answer 1

I went to the national science fair last year and I have a patent in the works for my project, so I think I'm fairly qualified to help you (lol).

Yes, what your teachers have been telling you is true -- the science fair is just a really great learning experience that allows you to design your own experiment from start to finish and to determine your own results, rather than simply following step by step instructions (like in a class lab).

I'm reluctant to give you a project idea that you can do to get a good grade / accurate results because you will learn more if you determine one on your own, but I do have some tips for you. My project took me over a year to complete (and I'm still fine-tuning it . . . long process), but you probably have a much more limited amount of time to utilize. Make sure that you make the best use of your time. I've seen the results of procrastination many times, and it is not something that you want to do.

I would also recommend this website: http://www.all-science-fair-pr... Don't take one of their ideas right off of there, but modify it to fit your needs (word of caution: believe me, your teacher will know if you plagiarized -- don't do it!!!).

Make sure that your project is well developed and that you really put a lot of time and thought into developing your analysis (and all parts of the project, for that matter =D) and make sure that your project display board is well thought out and designed neatly (don't just put your report on the board -- use shortened versions and lots of pictures help too) and use a paper cutter (if you don't have one, go to a copy shop to use one for free) to lay it out well.

I'm sure you went over the scientific method in class (as well as how to assemble your project), but if you need more help, check out this website: http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/....... (very helpful!!).

Have fun and good luck! I hope this helps you!

Answer 2

Do something on earth science. Unless your teachers are fine with you bringing chemicals into school, your best bet would be an earth science. I doubt your teachers would let you bring some chemicals into school.

I'm not sure what you could do, but maybe you could do a project on geology? Wait, wait... Physics.

Do a project on gravity. I had an awesome project in mind, but I just forgot it. Sorry.

You could do a project on one of Newton's Laws, I can't remember which one I'm thinking of. It could be the third. Anyway... Get a Newton's cradle, it's like clackers, those toys that were fads in the 70's. Anyway, yeah, experiment with those. Or something. You could do it with clackers instead, and have a lot more clackers, to see if it takes longer for the force to pass through more pendulums.