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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: What Makes Foams Stand Up Straight

For Students 9th - 10th
In this food science fair project, students will determine which foods make good edible foams, with high volume and longevity. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Delayed Gratification

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this human behavior science fair project, learn about delayed gratification. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on terms, concepts,...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Crazy Crystal Creations: Grow Crystals

For Students 3rd - 5th
Compare the size and shape of crystals grown in different temperature conditions in this science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Are Childproof Containers Really Childproof?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, determine if childproof containers are effective and investigate if a child can learn how to open the containers with practice. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Scintillating Scents: Science of Making Perfume

For Students 9th - 10th
In this chemistry science fair project, the student will investigate the process of enfleurage, a method of extracting scents, to make and test perfume. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Simple Device to Measure the Strength of Tea

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, measure the strength of tea, using plastic cups, a photoresistor, and a multimeter. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Pretty Packaging: Lead to Healthier Eating?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this human behavior science fair project, the student will investigate whether packaging can persuade children to eat healthily. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Green Detergents Less Toxic Than Conventional?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, test the toxicity of "green" and conventional detergents, using worms as test organisms. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Primary Colors Combine to Make New Colors

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this science fair project, paint color pie slices onto a wheel and spin the wheel on an electric drill. See how colors add together to make new colors. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Much Water Is Absorbed by Dried Beans?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this cooking and food science fair project, measure how the water content of dried beans changes with time. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Design a Kite That Flies Best in Low Winds

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, use a fan and an anemometer to test various kite designs to see which will fly best in low wind speed. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Huddle and Cuddle: How Puppies Keep Warm

For Students 9th - 10th
In this mammalian biology science fair project, students will determine how much huddling reduces heat loss in warm-blooded animals. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Explore the Chemistry Within Hand Warmers

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine how the starting temperature affects crystal growth and heat generation of a hand warmer in this chemistry science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Helicopter Liftoff: Rotor Speed Affect on Lift

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, measure the rate of rotation of a remote-controlled helicopter rotor, using a digital tachometer, and relate this to the lift the blade generates. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Much Water Is Required to Cook Pasta?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this cooking and food science fair project, determine if you really need 6 quarts of water to cook a pound of pasta. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Rocketology: Baking Soda and Vinegar

For Students 9th - 10th
The objective of this science fair project is to determine the correct ratio of baking soda to vinegar that will result in the highest launch of a plastic film canister. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Salt Bridge: Electricity Changes P H

For Students 9th - 10th
This chemistry science fair project uses a very simple experimental setup - a battery hooked up to two solutions, connected by a salt bridge - to explore some complex chemistry. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Is the Gold in My Jewelry Real?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, determine if the oligodynamic effect of gold on bacteria is strong enough to differentiate between jewelry of different karats. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Pet Poll: A Taste Test for Fluffy and Fido

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this mammalian biology science fair project, students will determine which brand, type, or flavor of treats their pet prefers. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Sauce to Solid: Science of Cranberry Condiments

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine how the cooking time of cranberry sauce affects its ability to form a pectin-supported solid. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Grow Fungi That Fires at Light Sources

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, grow a culture of Pilobolus fungus and experiment with its ability to shoot spore sacs at light sources. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Dna Damage: Ultraviolet Rays and Yeast Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biotechnology science fair project, investigate how DNA damage affects growth of yeast that are DNA-repair deficient. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Proect Ideas: Investigating Inattentional Blindness

For Students 6th - 8th
The goal of this human behavior science fair project is to investigate inattentional blindness and visual perception and see what percentage of a test population notices an unexplained object in a video. The Science Buddies project ideas...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Bitter to Sweet: Sugar Changes in Ripening Fruit

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, use a refractometer to measure changes in sugar content in ripening fruit. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a...