Shaull Elementary Science Fair
Choosing a Topic
Begin by choosing a great question that interests you. Your question can be in one of the following categories:
Life Science
This category deals with animals, plants, humans and the environment. Your question may be about the behavior of these living things. Subcategories include: Animal Behavior, Consumer Science, Plant Activities, Health Science and Ecology. Example projects: Which Paw Does My Cat Prefer? Can Dogs See Color? How Does an Antacid Change the PH level in Juice? What animal has the most DNA? Will Dish Detergent Affect Plant Growth? At Which Temperature does Popcorn Pop Best? Can You Tell the Difference in Brand Name or Store Name Cereals?
Physical Science
If you like trying to figure out how things work, or are interested in the composition of matter this category is for you. Subcategories include: Electricity and Magnetism, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering and Mathematics, Sound and Light, Aerodynamics. Example projects could be: Which Battery Lasts the Longest? How Can You Increase the Strength of an Electromagnet? Which Lasts longer and Incandescent Bulb or a Fluorescent Bulb? Which Airplane Design is Best? What Tower Design is the Strongest? How can I Amplify Sound? How Does the Angle of and Object Change the Reflection?
Earth and Space Science
This category can be tricky. Make sure you are doing an experiment, not making a model. Subcategories include Weather, Geology, and Astronomy. Sample projects could include: How does Weathering affect our Landscape? Does Road Construction Create Problems With the Habitat in an Area? What Effect Has a Period of Drought had on Lake Lanier? Does A Full Moon Cause Human Behavior Problems? How has the Temperature Affected Our Water Supply? What are the Chances that Georgia Will have a Major Earthquake? How does the Weather Impact Travel?
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