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Balloon-Powered Car Challenge
Science Fair Project Idea
Engineering Design Process
Do you think you could build a car powered by nothing but air? A balloon-powered car is
pushed forward by air escaping from a balloon, and it is fun and easy to build with
materials you already have around your house. Can you imagine how you would want
your own balloon-powered car to look? Can you design a car that will travel as far as
possible? You can even measure your car's speed using your smartphone and a special
sensor app. Get ready to grab some simple supplies to bring your idea to… Read more
What Makes Ice Melt Fastest?
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
If you live in a place that gets cold in the winter, you have probably seen trucks out
spreading a mixture of sand and salt on the streets after a snowfall to help de-ice the
road. Have you ever wondered how this works? This basic chemistry project can give you
some clues. Read more
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Can You Walk the Talk? Exploring Distractions and the Timed Up and Go Test
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Test your multitasking skills with the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test! In this challenge,
you'll evaluate a person’s functional mobility when they're focused versus when they're
distracted. Can your brain handle walking and talking at the same time? Let’s find out!
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Make Popping Boba Balls Out of Your Drinks
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Forget drinking your juice. Instead, try snacking on it! Use the steps and recipes in this
food science project to transform drinks into semi-solid balls that pop in your mouth. The
technique is called spherification and it is part of a larger food science trend called
molecular gastronomy— but we just call it yummy science! Read more
Tallest Paper Tower Challenge
Science Fair Project Idea
Engineering Design Process
In this engineering challenge, you will use limited materials to build a paper tower as tall
as possible, but there's a twist! Your tower must also support a heavy weight at the top
without collapsing. Looking for inspiration? You can see how other students have tackled
this and other annual Science Buddies Engineering Challenges. Teachers, lesson plan
versions of this challenge are also available. Read more
Make the Wind Work for You!
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Alternative energy sources are a big deal these days. One such source is the wind. Find
out how a wind turbine can use the power of the wind to generate energy in this science
fair engineering project. You'll design various blades to find out which produces the most
energy, and put the wind to work for you! Read more
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Modeling Your Local Watershed and Nutrient Pollution
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Have you ever been unable to swim in a body of water because it was polluted? Have you
ever wondered where the water came from, or what contributed to its pollution? In this
science project, you'll learn how water drains to common areas to create bodies of water
and how the land surrounding a waterway can contribute to its health and pollution. Read
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Build an Ultrasonic Levitator
Science Fair Project Idea
Engineering Design Process
It's not magic; it's science! Build your own acoustic levitator to make objects float in
midair using invisible sound waves. Read more
Build a Floating Maglev Train
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
How can you make a train without wheels? By using magnets! In this project you will
build a magnetic levitation ("maglev" for short) train that floats above a magnetic track.
How much weight can you add to the train before it sinks down and touches the track?
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How Far Will It Fly? Build & Test Paper Planes with Different Drag
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Just one sheet of paper can lead to a whole lot of fun. How? Paper planes! All you have
to know is how to fold and you can have a simple plane in a matter of minutes! But what
design should you use to build the best plane? In this aerodynamics science project, you
will change the basic design of a paper plane and see how this affects its flight.
Specifically, you will increase how much drag the plane experiences and see if this
changes how far the paper plane flies. There is a lot of cool… Read more
How to Turn a Potato Into a Battery
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Imagine telling your friends about your latest science project: using a battery to make a
light turn on. You might get some blank stares...sounds a little boring and basic, right?
Now tell them you will do it with a potato! Yes, you can actually use fruits and vegetables
as part of an electric power source! Batteries power many things around you, including
cell phones, wireless video game controllers, and smoke detectors. In this science
project, you will learn about the basics of battery… Read more
Build a Simple Electric Motor!
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
When you think of a motor, you may immediately think of a car, but you actually
encounter other motors in your home every day. That's right, if you put on clean clothes
from the washing machine, ate food from the fridge, or used a fan, you used an electric
motor. In this electronics science project, you will make a simple electric motor with two
magnets that "talk" to each other. As they interact, they will alternate between "liking"
each other (pulling together), and "disliking" each other… Read more
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