Are you searching the internet looking for examples of science fair projects that will help you get started with the upcoming science fair this year? Here are some great ideas and examples for you to consider while you are preparing. There are five different types of science fair projects, and we have included an example of each of these different science fair projects categories so that you can get a good idea of what types of science fair projects are available out there.
1 – What are the most favorable conditions for the decomposition of an apple? What you can do for science fair projects like this is to place three identical apples in three identical zipper lock bags. Now add soil to one of the bags, water to another of the bags and finally leave the third bag open so that the apple will be exposed to the air. The purpose of science fair projects like these is to demonstrate or observe, because there is no way to specifically measure the results. Watch the decomposition process of all three apples for three weeks and reflect on what happens to them.
2 – What products existing in the average home have been made from recycled materials? Make a point to gather items that are made from reclaimed types of materials and arrange them into a visually appealing display. This is a “collection” style science fair project.
3 – What kinds of birds call Hawaii their home? Use the internet and books to research the solution to this particular question. This is a “research project” or “science report” project. Type your findings up, presenting them in a paper format.
4 – What temperature of water is the best to promote the activation of yeast? Fill three different bottles with water, using hot water in one bottle, warm water in one bottle and cold water in one bottle. Add the same amount of sugar and yeast to each of the bottles, quickly placing a balloon over the mouth of each bottle. Measure the balloon that becomes the tallest to figure out which temperature best activated the yeast. This is an “investigative” science fair project, or an “experiment” project, and it follows the basic scientific method.
5 – What does the DNA model look like? Use chenille wire or pipe cleaners, craft beads and other materials to make a model of DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic acid, which is the building block of our lives. This is a “model” science fair project.
Any of these example science fair projects can be used at your school as long as they are conforming to the guidelines of the science fair at your school. There are plenty of other ideas for you to pursue as long as you are following the specific guidelines set forth by your school or your teacher. The sky is the limit when it comes to coming up with good science fair projects, so see what your own creativity can come up with.
