middle school science project ideas
Middle School Science Project Ideas
Finding out a good topic from a wide range of subjects is a difficult task. A few good topics related to physics, chemistry and biology are elaborated below. Read on to know more...
During middle school you are expected to carry out a science project with diligence. While performing experiments, you actually come to know the actual scientific process and the logic behind the observations. Deciding on a good topic from such a vast discipline as science is doubtlessly a tough job. Here's some good topics to help you along.
Physics
- Demonstrate the working of a transformer.
- Display a spectrometer and explain how it works.
- How do you build a magnetic linear accelerator?
- Construction of Galvanic cells.
- Effect of temperature on conductivity and resistance.
- How to build a levitating train using magnets?
- How to build a wind generator through simple equipment?
- Demonstrate how does a hydroelectric power station works.
- Build a magnetic compass and show how it works.
- Do different types of firewood produce different amounts of heat?
- Experimentally determine the efficacy of biofuel.
- How to make a solar-powered oven?
- Effect of propeller size on resultant thrust.
- How does the bounciness of a golf ball affect the distance that it travels?
- What is the best way to configure shock absorbers?
- What conditions affect the ripening of fruits?
- What steps can you take to maximize crystal size?
- Compare labels on foods. Is the nutritional content of the same food different when marketed under different brands?
- Do white candles burn at a different rate than colored candles?
- What type of plastic wrap prevents evaporation the best?
- Effect of carbonated drinks on meat
- What affects the rate of evaporation of water?
- Enlist and demonstrate some examples of chemistry in everyday life.
- How do oil spills affect marine life?
- Correlation between exposure of food and degree of contamination.
- Explain how fossils are formed.
- Show how caffeine affects movement and response time of a bug.
- Demonstrate how the hardness of candle wax has an effect on the time it takes to completely melt.
- Demonstration of distillation of water.
- Why are nocturnal insects attracted to light?
- Effectiveness of common household food items in fighting microbial infections.
- The relationship between the pH level of soil and plant growth.
- Effect of moisture on the direction of the growth of roots.
- Draw a labeled plant cell diagram and explain its functions clearly.
- The usefulness of plant growth enhancers.
- The types of mold that grow on bread.
- Do different brands of popcorn leave different amounts of unpopped kernels?
- How does cold storage affect the germination of seeds?
- Does the temperature of a liquid affect its viscosity?
- How effective are natural pest deterrents?
- How does the pH of soil relate to the pH of the water around the soil?
- How do rivers die, and what can be done to save them?
- Can Caffeine be used as an effective pesticide?
- How does digestion work in cattle? Why do they chew cud?
- How does Vermiculture work?
- Are growing roots affected by the temperature of the soil?