Projects in Biology

 Students could test different fertilizers on growing plants to see which ones make them grow
taller, or they could test how different amounts of water affect plant growth rates.

Demonstrating Concepts of Chemistry

 Different types of batteries could be tested to see which kind lasts the longest.

Projects Related to the Environment

 Students could study areas of their neighborhoods affected by light pollution and come up with
solutions on how to reduce it.
 Students could examine ways to reduce erosion by testing water flow on different types of
ground such as sand or soil.

Earth Science Projects

 Students can demonstrate how their location is affected by seasons and why, or track weather
data such as temperature and humidity over a period of time and compare it to previous years’
data at the same time of year. 

Physics and Astronomy

 Student could investigate how many times it takes to puncture a balloon before it pops, and
why.

Investigatory Projects in Everyday Life

 They could demonstrate how different household foods or chemicals attract or repel pests.
 Students could track how different sounds in the home affect concentration, such as whether
white noise or music helps aid in studying or blocking annoying sounds.
 Students could investigate patterns in dreams by testing a large sample of fellow students or
family members and tracking their dreams over a specific period. They can categorize dream
types, then compare and analyze them between different age groups, genders or other
qualifiers.
 Do White Candles Burn Faster Than Colored Candles?

 How Does Color Affect Heat Absorption?

Climate

 One experiment is for students to measure the temperature of their neighborhood over the
coarse of a month. Compare that data to what is reported by the local meteorologist of different
television stations and the temperature that is logged into the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration’s website. Students can then try to explain any differences they
find.