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Life Science Ideas

  1. A study of marine growth on various surfaces.
  2. Ant control: natural vs. chemical repellents.
  3. Can insects pull more than their own body weight?
  4. Can mice determine shapes when associated with one food?
  5. Can mice see colors?
  6. Can you give a plant too much fertilizer?
  7. Chickens and colored corn - Which will they eat?
  8. Comparing the moisture content of five varieties of apples.
  9. Determining the horsepower of snails.
  10. Do earthworms help plants to grow?
  11. Do mirrors affect the way plants grow?
  12. Do plants grow better with tap water or distilled water?
  13. Do roots always grow down?
  14. Do seeds sprout better in cold or hot climates?
  15. Does a magnetic field affect the growth of beans?
  16. Does a mouse make right turns or left turns more often in a T-maze?
  17. Does acid rain affect the germination of seeds?
  18. Does electricity affect the growth of beans?
  19. Does leaf surface area affect plant growth?
  20. Does temperature affect the growth of plants?
  21. Does the phase of the moon affect the germination of seeds?
  22. Does your grass grow at the top or bottom of the blade?
  23. Effects of artificial vs. natural light on plants.
  24. Effects of caffeine on blood pressure.
  25. Effects of household pesticides on earthworms.
  26. Effects of the environment on popcorn (heat, cold, moisture, time etc).
  27. Effects of light on the feeding of fish.
  28. Hamster activity and the phases of the moon.
  29. How are various types of grass affected by excessive heat?
  30. How are various types of grass affected by extreme cold?
  31. How are various types of grass affected by lack of water?
  32. How detergents affect the growth of algae in pond water.
  33. How detergents affect the growth of plants.
  34. How do plants react to different kinds of music?
  35. How does a hamster respond to new stimuli in its environment?
  36. How does air movement affect the loss of water from plant leaves?
  37. Does being a male or a female affect a person's ability to have ESP?
  38. How does conditioning affect the responses of gerbils in a T-maze?
  39. How does different colored light affect insects?
  40. How does exercising (different types) affect the breathing rate?
  41. How does gravity affect the direction of growth of a seedling?
  42. How does gravity affect the growth of seeds?
  43. How does heat affect the interaction of saliva on starch?
  44. How does light affect the response of insects to it?
  45. How does light color affect the behavior of mice?
  46. How does light/dark affect the response of isopods in a T-maze?
  47. How does moisture affect the responses of isopods in a T-maze?
  48. How does moisture and temperature affect the growth of mold?
  49. How does music affect the activity level of a hamster?
  50. How does planting depth affect seed germination?
  51. How does practice affect your reaction time?
  52. How does root hormone affect the development of roots in making plant cuttings?
  53. How does soaking the seeds affect the amount of time for seed germination?
  54. How does soil temperature affect the germination of a seed?
  55. How does soil temperature affect the growth of a seedling?
  56. How does soil type affect the development of roots in making plant cuttings?
  57. How does surface texture affect an earthworm's movement?
  58. How does temperature affect seed germination?
  59. How does temperature affect the population growth of yeast cultures?
  60. How does temperature affect the rate of cricket chirps?
  61. How do tendrils react to objects in their path?
  62. How does the amount of fertilizer affect the growth of a seedling?
  63. How does the amount of light affect seed germination?
  64. How does the amount of light affect the growth of a seedling?
  65. How does the amount of moisture affect seed germination?
  66. How does the color of light affect the growth of a seedling?
  67. How does the temperature affect the activity of crayfish?
  68. How does the time of day affect the leaf movement of a shamrock plant?
  69. How does the type of fertilizer affect the growth of a seedling?
  70. How does the type of soil affect the growth of a seedling?
  71. How does the use of heat affect the development of roots in plant cuttings?
  72. How does the use of motion affect the growth of a seedling?
  73. How fast does a mealworm travel?
  74. How fast does a snail travel?
  75. How is a snail's pulling-ability affected by its size?
  76. How is a snail's pulling-ability affected by the surface it is on?
  77. How is a snail's pulling-ability affected by the temperature of the environment?
  78. How is an ant's food choice affected by particle size?
  79. How is mealworm metamorphosis affected by environmental temperature?
  80. How is mold growth affected by the amount of light?
  81. How is mold growth affected by the amount of moisture?
  82. How is the hatching time of brine shrimp affected by the amount of salt in the brine solution?
  83. How is the hatching time of brine shrimp affected by the temperature of the brine solution?
  84. How is the hatching time of brine shrimp affected by the storage temperature of the eggs?
  85. How is the hatching time of brine shrimp affected by the exposure to sunlight?
  86. How many grams of food does a rabbit eat per day?
  87. How much can you change a hamster's sleeping and/or waking cycle?
  88. How the amount of light affects the growth of marigolds.
  89. How will a snail's movement be affected by change in the amount of moisture?
  90. How will a snail's movement be affected by change in temperature?
  91. How will a snail's movement be affected by change in the amount of light?
  92. How will ants respond to different colors?
  93. How will earthworms respond to a change in the amount of light in the environment?
  94. How will earthworms respond to change in soil temperature?
  95. How will earthworms respond to various smells?
  96. How will earthworms respond to various sounds?
  97. Leaf size vs. location.
  98. Left-hand, right-hand transference using "mirror tracing."
  99. Testing different potting soils.
  100. Testing the tar and nicotine in five brands of cigarettes.
  101. The effect of different metals on snails.
  102. The effects of root-bounding on plant growth.
  103. The relationship between age and response time.
  104. The speed of snails on different surfaces.
  105. Under which color cellophane do plants grow best?
  106. Under which thickness of plastic do radishes grow best?
  107. What direction will a mealworm turn in a T-maze?
  108. What effect does gender have on a mouse maze-time?
  109. What food will a mouse respond to most often?
  110. What type of sweeteners do ants prefer?
  111. Which banana has the most sugar - green, yellow or brown?
  112. Which do mealworms prefer: light or dark surfaces?
  113. Which do mealworms prefer: oat-meal or bran cereal?
  114. Which do mealworms prefer: rough or smooth surfaces?
  115. Which do mealworms prefer: wet or dry surfaces?
  116. Which fresh fruits are flies attracted to most often?
  117. Which lawn grass has the fastest vertical growth rate?
  118. Which type of litter does a hamster prefer?
  119. Which type of bread molds quickest?
  120. Which will mold sooner, natural or imitation cheese slices?
  121. Will ants travel further on a warm or cool surface?
  122. Comparison of vitamin A content in frozen, canned and fresh peas.

EARTH Science Ideas

  1. Charting the apparent motion of Polaris.
  2. Composition of sand from different locations along the coast.
  3. Designing a computer program for identification of minerals.
  4. How acid is our rain?
  5. How clean is our air?
  6. How does the type of rock affect the scratch hardness test?
  7. How does the type of rock affect the streak test?
  8. How fast does water soak into different soil types?
  9. How much dust falls on your lawn in a month?
  10. Power from rising air.
  11. Power from waves.
  12. Splat! A study of droplet patterns.
  13. Terracing and how it affects erosion.
  14. The effect of wave action on different rocks (using a rock tumbler).
  15. The effects of water on different types of wood.
  16. Water retention of different soils.
  17. What kinds of soil resist wind erosion best?
  18. What plowing patterns prevent erosion best?
  19. Which soil does water evaporate from the quickest?
  20. Which soil does water evaporate from the slowest?

PHYSICAL Science Ideas

  1. A comparative study of various packing materials.
  2. A friction-less magnetic bearing.
  3. Calculating liquid density using light refraction.
  4. Can a roof overhang cut summer cooling costs?
  5. Can saltwater be desalted by freezing?
  6. Conductivity of various liquids.
  7. Determining the density of various materials.
  8. Do black bottom pools keep the water warmer?
  9. Do magnetic fields affect the sound quality on a recording tape?
  10. Do oil additives reduce friction on engine parts?
  11. Fishing lines take the strength test.
  12. The effects of washing on dyed materials.
  13. The efficiency of airspace as an insulator.
  14. The strength of a magnet over distance.
  15. The velocity of different materials through a tube.
  16. The velocity of water through different tubes.
  17. Up to bat - Wood or aluminum?
  18. Using electromagnets to power a car.
  19. Water solubility of suntan lotions.
  20. Waterproofing agents - Which is best?
  21. What are Styrofoam cups best suited for: keeping hot liquids hot, or cold liquids cold?
  22. What effect will lubrication have on rust prevention of metal tools?
  23. What is the voltage range of the GE-15 bulb?
  24. What materials make the best ice cube keepers?
  25. What shudder speed is needed to photograph a moving fan?
  26. What type of disposable cups maintain the temperature of a liquid longer?
  27. Which antacid tablets dissolve the quickest?
  28. Which battery is the best buy?
  29. Which candle is the best buy?
  30. Which color container absorbs the most heat?
  31. Which color container cools the quickest?
  32. Which color of liquid absorbs heat the best?
  33. Which container preserves food the best?
  34. Which food wrapping preserves food the best?
  35. Which detergent has the longest-lasting suds?
  36. Which detergent removes grass stains the best?
  37. Which fabrics are most fire-resistant?
  38. Which fast food burger wrapping retains heat the longest?
  39. Which firewood gives the most heat per dollar?
  40. Which foods have starch (or sugar, fat, protein or sodium)?
  41. Which light bulb is the most efficient?
  42. Which liquids will dissolve Alka-seltzer fastest?
  43. Which metals are the most rust-resistant?
  44. Which metals conduct heat best?
  45. Which paint protects wood the best?
  46. Which paper towel is most absorbent?
  47. Which solar panel is the most efficient?
  48. Which stain remover works the best?
  49. Which toothpaste is most abrasive?
  50. Which will an antacid dissolve quickest in.. an acid or a base?
  51. How do melting times of various chocolates compare?
  52. How do the dissolving times of sugar-free and regular sugar mints compare?
  53. How does changing the height of a ramp affect the distance a ball will roll?
  54. How does changing the height of a ramp affect the speed with which a ball rolls?
  55. How does lubrication affect the distance a ball rolls?
  56. How does temperature affect the solubility of a substance in water?
  57. How does the addition of salt to water affect the conduction of electricity?
  58. How does the amount of salt added to water affect the behavior of liquid?
  59. How does the amount of soap affect the rate at which drops move down?
  60. How does the angle of a heat source affect the absorption of heat?
  61. How does the beginning temperature of water affect the time it takes to freeze?
  62. How does the combination of different colors of light affect colors produced?
  63. How does the density of a liquid affect whether or not an object floats?
  64. How does the intensity of color affect the fading of colors in sunlight?
  65. How does the length of wire used affect the strength of an electromagnet?
  66. How does the position of weights affect a paper airplanes flight?
  67. How does the positioning of mirrors affect the angle of reflection?
  68. How does the shape of ice cubes affect their rate of melting?
  69. How does the size of ice cubes affect their rate of melting?
  70. How does the size of the core used affect the strength of an electromagnet?
  71. How does the surface affect how far a marble (or ball) will roll?
  72. How does the surface affect the rate at which soap drops move downhill?
  73. How does the tail affect the flight of a kite?
  74. How does the temperature of an aluminum bat affect its performance?
  75. How does the type of liquid affect the rate at which drops move down?
  76. How does the use of different bob weights affect the swing of pendulums?
  77. How does the use of different pendulum lengths affect pendulum swing?
  78. How does the use of different swing distances affect the pendulum swing?
  79. How does the use of different types of insulation affect ice cube melting?
  80. How does the use of salt affect the rate of freezing ice?
  81. How does using different shapes in building bridges affect its strength?
  82. How does water temperature affect dissolving time of sugar mints?
  83. How is crystal growth affected by light?
  84. How is crystal growth affected by addition of acid to the solution?
  85. How is crystal growth affected by moving air?
  86. How is crystal growth affected by temperature?
  87. How is crystal growth affected by surface area of the crystal container?
  88. How is the evaporation of a liquid affected by the size of the container that holds it?
  89. How is the evaporation of a liquid affected by the viscosity of the liquid?
  90. How is the evaporation of a liquid affected by the presence of moving air?
  91. How is the evaporation of a liquid affected by additives in the liquid?
  92. How is the evaporation of a liquid affected by the room temperature?
  93. How is the falling time of a parachute affected by the material used to make the parachute?
  94. How is the falling time of a parachute affected by the size of the parachute itself?
  95. How is the falling time of a parachute affected by the amount of weight added to the parachute?
  96. How is the falling time of a parachute affected by the length of the parachute strings?
  97. How is the falling time of a parachute affected by the shape of the parachute?
  98. How is the falling time of a parachute affected by making holes in the parachute?
  99. How is the rate of oxidation affected by the type of solution in which metal objects stand?
  100. How is the viscosity of different liquids affected by changing its temperature?
  101. How many rotor blades give maximum lift for a helicopter?
  102. How much money can a pool cover save?
  103. How strong is a spider-web thread?
  104. How temperature affects the amount of electricity given off by a solar cell.
  105. How temperature affects the height at which different balls bounce.
  106. How well do various fabrics absorb dye?
  107. In what ways do additives in water affect the water's freezing time?
  108. Ink evaluation with paper chromatography.
  109. Measuring the calories in peanuts, walnuts and pecans.
  110. Meat, fat and moisture content of hot dogs.
  111. Popcorn: A graphical analysis of pops per second.
  112. Shampoo evaluation including pH testing.
  113. Storing the sun's energy.
  114. Strength of different wood.
  115. Testing a car headlight as a satellite dish antenna.
  116. Testing different water turbine blades.
  117. Testing sugar in soft drinks.
  118. Testing various orange drinks for vitamin C.
  119. The amount of dissolved chlorine in drinking water.
  120. The amount of dissolved salt in drinking water.
  121. The effectiveness of different wood preservatives.
  122. The effects of deodorants on cloths.
  123. The effects of temperature on the strength of dry cells.
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