{"title":"3rd Grade Science Fair Projects","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTop 10 Best 3rd Grade Science Fair Projects [Updated 2024]\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/can-our-eyes-fool-our-taste-buds-a2835\"\u003eCan Our Eyes Fool Our Taste Buds?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/how-clean-is-the-air-you-breathe-a2874\"\u003eHow Clean is the Air You Breathe?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/how-greasy-are-your-potato-chips-a2821\"\u003eHow Greasy Are Your Potato Chips?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/pizza-box-solar-oven-a2822\"\u003ePizza Box Solar Oven\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/font-and-memory-a2869\"\u003eFont and Memory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/does-a-persons-favorite-snack-say-anything-about-their-personality-a2834\"\u003eDoes A Person's Favorite Snack Say Anything About Their Personality?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/static-electricity-jumping-cereal-a2853\"\u003eStatic Electricity \u0026amp; Jumping Cereal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/phototropism-why-do-plants-grow-toward-light-a2878\"\u003ePhototropism: Why Do Plants Grow Toward Light?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/mnemonics-amp-memory-a2797\"\u003eMnemonics \u0026amp; Memory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/music-to-my-heart-a2808\"\u003eMusic To My Heart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"photosynthesis-amp-light-color-a2810","title":"Photosynthesis \u0026amp; Light Color","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-515 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3696141357_9d2240fb53_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Geology Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2009 Corey Harmon, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a student who's interested in botany, here is a fun science fair project that explores how light color affects photosynthesis in plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Basics of Photosynthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotosynthesis is the process by which plants take unusable energy from sunlight and convert it into usable chemical energy. All this is done through the green pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria called chlorophyll which absorbs the sunlight, setting into motion several complex chemical reactions that, in the end, produce sugar as well as an oxygen byproduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite light can be separated into different colors (or wavelengths). Chlorophyll absorbs all of these visible wavelengths (colors) of light \u003cem\u003eexcept\u003c\/em\u003e green, causing the pigment to reflect this color, giving it a green appearance. This got one elementary student thinking - what effect would a different color light have on photosynthesis? The following project tests green, red, and white light to determine whether light color has any effect on the process of photosynthesis. Be sure to visit the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.projects.juliantrubin.com\/science_fair_project\/botany\/photosynthesis_1.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efull post\u003c\/a\u003e for background information, procedure, observations, results, and conclusions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734073810969,"sku":"A2810","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3696141357_9d2240fb53_b-1.jpg?v=1522781511"},{"product_id":"measuring-amp-comparing-salinity-in-different-aquatic-environments-a2784","title":"Measuring \u0026 Comparing Salinity in Different Aquatic Environments","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-47 \" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ocean-Mist-Vince-Alongi.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2006 D. Vincent Alongi, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of you have learned in life science or through experience that there are two main types of aquatic environments - saltwater and freshwater. Oceans, bays, gulfs, and seas are examples of saltwater habitats, while lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, etc. are bodies of freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is, however, a third type of water habitat - a mixture of both salt and fresh water - found where rivers meet, or flow into, the ocean. These aquatic environments are known as estuaries. The distinguishing characteristic in each of these water habitats is the amount of dissolved salt found in the water, known as the \u003cstrong\u003esalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this fun science fair project, designed by Dr. Sara Agee of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/OceanSci_p009.shtml?fave=no\u0026amp;isb=cmlkOjc0MjAxMTQsc2lkOjAscDoxLGlhOk9jZWFuU2Np\u0026amp;from=TSW\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e, students will collect and test several water samples from various fresh water and salt water aquatic environments to determine the difference in salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass canning jars with lids (12 oz.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetric scale (weight in grams, g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetric measuring cup (volume in liters and milliliters, L and mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCookie sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Salinity-Lab-Data-Table.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a data table like the one shown above (or to download a copy). (NOTE: Accurately recording all pertinent data throughout the experiment is very important. When in doubt - write it down! You can sift through the information later when you compile your findings.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrainstorm aquatic locations in your vicinity. Include both fresh water and salt water environments. (If you live near the coast, don't forget any estuaries!) Making a prediction as to their salinity, rank the locations from least salty to most salty. Choose five or more environments to visit and collect samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect your water samples. Make sure to follow the correct procedure. (NOTE: For accuracy, each sample will need to have the same volume of water. Use a metric measuring cup to collect 300mL of water from each location. This will be more precise than 'eyeballing' the water levels in each jar.) Don't forget to create a negative control with distilled water!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure and record pre-evaporation and control weights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaporate the water in each sample. Measure and record the post-evaporation weights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the following formulas to compute the amount of salt (in grams), and finally the salinity of each sample:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Salinity Calculations\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Salinity-Calculations1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate findings and report significant relationships, conclusions, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFor more background and experiment information be sure to check out the full post at Science Buddies!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-2\" id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-2-no-1\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734089408537,"sku":"A2784","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ocean-Mist-Vince-Alongi.jpg?v=1522781605"},{"product_id":"oxygen-in-plant-respiration-a2787","title":"Oxygen in Plant Respiration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-81 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Plant-Viktor-Kuryan.jpg\" alt=\"green tree plant\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Viktor Kuryan\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost children are familiar with the overly simplified version of the oxygen cycle - plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis, upon inhalation animals\/humans take in these fresh oxygen stores, releasing carbon dioxide upon exhalation, this emission of carbon dioxide is then used during plant photosynthesis to create oxygen and the cycle perpetuates. But did you know that plants need oxygen too?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotosynthesis Versus Respiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOftentimes, when studying plants, we focus on the process of photosynthesis where plants \u003cem\u003euse\u003c\/em\u003e energy from the sun (light) to produce food, using up carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen in the process. But kids will be amazed to find out that plants also respire (not in the sense of breathing, but the process through which they \u003cem\u003erelease\u003c\/em\u003e energy from food). In respiration, plants break down sugar (also glucose or food) into carbon dioxide and water through a series of chemical reactions that require the use of oxygen. To understand the role of oxygen in plant respiration, here is a great science fair experiment from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencefair-projects.org\/biology-projects\/oxygen-in-plant-respiration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Fair Projects\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour child or student will make use of germinated maize seeds and caustic soda placed in a controlled environment to confirm that oxygen is needed (and used up!) during plant respiration. At the end of the investigation, students will visually see the effect of oxygen depletion on their project equipment as well as design a test to confirm whether oxygen is present in the test flask using a test and compare it to a control flask . For a list of needed materials, a helpful diagram, and pointers, be sure to visit the project site at Science Fair Projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online store, MPM School Supplies, where you'll find a variety of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-34-teacher-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteaching supplies\u003c\/a\u003e including things like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-450-kitchen-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e sets and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-238-hand-puppets-finger-puppets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids hand puppets\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090883097,"sku":"A2787","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Plant-Viktor-Kuryan.jpg?v=1522781615"},{"product_id":"connecting-solar-energy-amp-electronics-a2788","title":"Connecting Solar Energy \u0026amp; Electronics","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-86 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Light-Bulb-Saniphoto.jpg\" alt=\"clear light bulb yellow background\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Saniphoto\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interesting science fair project, designed for the third or fourth grade level by Dr. David B. Whyte of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/Elec_p061.shtml?fave=no\u0026amp;isb=c2lkOjEsaWE6RWxlYyxwOjEscmlkOjc0MjAxMTQ\u0026amp;from=TSW\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e, is perfect for students interested in electronics and energy. Created for use with RobotiKit's Frightened Grasshopper do-it-yourself robot kit, students will explore how energy is converted from one form to another and how the amount of radiant energy available affects the robot's level of kinetic energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes of Energy Explored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiant energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This form of energy is created by electromagnetic waves that exist in a broad range of wavelengths. In this project, students will explore radiant energy as it pertains to the sun or a light bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical energy (or electricity).\u003c\/strong\u003e This form of energy is created by the flow of charges along a conductor. In this project, students will explore electricity as it is used to power the grasshopper robot.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKinetic energy.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis form of energy is created by motion. In this project, students will explore kinetic energy as their grasshopper robot responds to both radiant and electrical energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robotic grasshopper, equipped with a solar panel, stores up radiant energy from the sun or a light bulb converting it into electrical energy which is then turned into kinetic energy. In layman's terms, place the robot in the sun or under a light bulb and it will begin to skitter away! Using several different light bulbs, each with a different wattage, students will explore how differing amounts of radiant energy affect the grasshopper's activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor project instructions, a list of needed materials, a helpful video, mock experiment tables, project variations and extensions, be sure to visit Science Buddies for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. There you will find an incredible selection of educational products including everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-54-classroom-decorations.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-447-daycare-cribs.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecommercial cribs\u003c\/a\u003e for day care facilities!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091046937,"sku":"A2788","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Light-Bulb-Saniphoto.jpg?v=1522781616"},{"product_id":"why-does-popcorn-pop-a2790","title":"Why Does Popcorn 'Pop'?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-104 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Popcorn.jpg\" alt=\"popped popcorn in bowl red background\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lucian Muset\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopcorn is a delicious snack, but have you ever wondered how the hard corn kernels are transformed into the soft, fluffy, edible pieces? The secret is that each un-popped kernel contains a small amount of water that, when heated quickly, turns to steam. This steam causes pressure to build up within the kernel and when this pressure outweighs the strength of the kernel wall, it pops, causing the soft tissues from inside the kernel to puff out! In this fun science experiment from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cool-science-projects.com\/popcorn-science-project.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCool-Science-Projects\u003c\/a\u003e, students will prove this very hypothesis.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will explore several questions\/variables:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the rate at which the kernels are heated affect the result?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the amount of water within the kernel affect the result?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the temperature at which the kernels are heated affect the result?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the temperature at which kernels are stored before popping affect the result?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy exploring the answers to these questions, students will determine (and confirm) the perfect conditions for popping popcorn. And, of course, if you didn't already think this science fair project was cool - \u003cem\u003ewho else\u003c\/em\u003e gets to set up a yummy bowl of popcorn at their science fair station for 'nibbling' and enticing guests to check out their project?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This project requires the use of an oven so make sure there is an adult 'assistant' present during experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eShop at our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supply\u003c\/a\u003e store for all of your science fair materials!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092816409,"sku":"A2790","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Popcorn.jpg?v=1522781626"},{"product_id":"inertia-of-an-egg-a2791","title":"Inertia of an Egg","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-109\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eggs.jpg\" alt=\"white and brown eggs in carton\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Pali A\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInertia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Newton's first two laws of physics, inertia is the tendency of all objects (or matter) to remain still if it is still or, if moving, keep moving at a constant rate and in a constant direction unless acted on by an external force. The external force can be anything from friction and gravity to human intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fun science fair project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencefair-projects.org\/physics-projects\/inertia-of-egg.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Fair Projects World\u003c\/a\u003e, students will use eggs to explore the concept of inertia. To begin, students are presented with this problem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA dozen eggs are placed on glass plates and set on a table. Hidden among the raw eggs is one hard-boiled egg. How can the hard-boiled egg be identified without picking up any of the eggs and without cracking any of their shells?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should brainstorm ideas, but will ultimately be led to compare the inertia of each egg by spinning them on the plate. Students will discover that the liquid properties of the raw eggs produce a much different effect on the eggs inertia than the solid property of the hard-boiled egg. The presence of these 'external forces' will ultimately lead to the discovery of the hard-boiled egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eGet all of your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e from our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. There you find great prices on everything from an \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-505-alphabet-rugs.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ealphabet rug\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart supplies for schools\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093242393,"sku":"A2791","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Eggs.jpg?v=1522781629"},{"product_id":"the-effect-of-acid-rain-on-aquatic-life-a2796","title":"The Effect of Acid Rain on Aquatic Life","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-495 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/15504803_66c89de5f5_b.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Environmental Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2005 Rick Smit, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike smoking, pollution has \"second-hand\" effects. While it's easy to understand how disposing chemicals directly into the local lake, chucking a plastic bottle out of a car window into the ditch, or even how the release of chemical emissions into the atmosphere can be harmful to the health of the planet and its inhabitants, the idea that these chemicals, after being released into the atmosphere, can be altered (by nature!) to form other - \"second-hand\" and equally harmful substances - may not be so straightforward. Budding environmental scientists will appreciate this practical approach to one such second-hand substance - acid rain!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcid Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid rain is formed when nitrogen oxide (present in car exhaust among other sources) and sulfur dioxide (used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions) released into the atmosphere are absorbed by water droplets in clouds. When the chemicals mix with the hydrogen and oxygen of the water, they form an acid. During periods of precipitation, this acidic substance falls to the earth, not only affecting physical structures in its path, but the chemical balance of freshwater bodies and soil.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this science fair project, created for upper elementary students by Dr. Sara Agee of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/EnvSci_p016.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e, students interested in environmental science will explore the effect of acid rain on aquatic life - specifically algae, worms, snails, and plants - in controlled aquatic environments. [NOTE: If you desire to use fish or any other vertebrate animal for this experiment, you will need approval from the Scientific Review Committee (SRC)!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy creating several substances of differing acidity using household vinegar and testing them on identical aquatic environments, students will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypothesize about and discover the effects of altering the chemical balance in an aquatic environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypothesize about and determine the pH range at which acid rain affects an aquatic environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypothesize about, then observe and record how acid rain affects different organisms in the ecosystem, determining similarities and differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor background information on the formation of acid rain (including a helpful diagram), a discussion of pH and other important terms, a list of materials and equipment, a step-by-step procedural guide (including example data tables), several experiment extensions or variations, and a list of resources to help you discover how to reduce acid rain, be sure to visit Agee's full post at Science Buddies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com where we offer over 25,000 educational products including everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend play toys\u003c\/a\u003e for kids to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-67-mathematics.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emath teaching supplies\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094618649,"sku":"A2796","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/15504803_66c89de5f5_b.jpg?v=1522781637"},{"product_id":"mnemonics-amp-memory-a2797","title":"Mnemonics \u0026amp; Memory","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-491 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4097561067_16cf6986ec.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Memory Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2009 digitalbob8, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever studied for a big test, having to memorize large amounts of data or long lists of information (like the 50 states and their capitals!), you've probably wondered, as you plodded through flashcard after flashcard, if there was an easier way to learn and recall the data. Mnemonic devices are one such memory technique that make use of acronyms, rhymes, and even diagrams to help improve recall of dates, figures, names, and other facts when it matters most - or so the experts say! In this human behavior project, students will explore whether mnemonic devices actually \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e help improve memory.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing several volunteers, the experimenter explore how well mnemonics help memory. Here are the basic steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a control group with a list of at least seven words to commit to memory. Dr. Michelle Maranowski, project creator and contributing \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/HumBeh_p044.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e staff member, suggests using the eight royal houses of England (e.g. Norman, Plantagenet, Lancaster, York, Tudor, Stuart, Hanover, and Windsor) or another such list. [NOTE: The words should be difficult, but not too difficult that your test subjects will be intimidated.] Allow participants 5 minutes to study the words then send them to another room for 1 hour. After the hour has passed, call them back in, provide them with paper and a pencil, and time how long it takes for them to recall the seven terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a second group with the same list of seven words to commit to memory, but also provide them with a mnemonic device for the words. [If you need help coming up with a memory aid, be sure to check Dennis Congos' \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.learningassistance.com\/2006\/january\/mnemonics.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e9 Types of Mnemonics for Better Learning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.] Give them the same 5 minutes to study the words and mnemonic, an hour of down time, then time how long it takes for participant recall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor a list of experiment materials, project procedure, several variations, and helpful background information, be sure to visit Maranowski's project page at Science Buddies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e or maybe some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom furniture\u003c\/a\u003e? 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Nathaniel's crew used acrylic sheets, brackets, fans, and tape to build a simple wind tunnel. You can design a model like theirs or following the links below for step-by-step instructions on other variations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brighthub.com\/education\/k-12\/articles\/2660.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHow to Make a Wind Tunnel | Bright Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sln.fi.edu\/flights\/first\/makesimple\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\"Flights of Inspiration\" Make a Simple Wind Tunnel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNathaniel and his friends attached 25 streamers to each toy vehicle tested in order to determine drag. They hypothesized that the more the streamers flattened against the vehicle, the more aerodynamic its design (and the less drag it presented). After each test, they recorded the number of streamers that stayed flat as well as the number of streamers that exhibited turbulence, rating each vehicle accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the types of vehicles tested, their results, a helpful video, and project variations, be sure to visit Nathaniel's full post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/dragonflytv\/show\/windtunnel.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDragonflyTV\u003c\/a\u003e (a PBS KIDS GO! production).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eBrowse our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher store\u003c\/a\u003e at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. The site offers a variety of educational supplies including things like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher art supplies\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096388121,"sku":"A2800","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3112419734_eb51821493_b.jpg?v=1522781648"},{"product_id":"multicolored-flowers-a2803","title":"Multicolored Flowers","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-480 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2628642044_ea06e1c3d1_z.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Botany Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2008 Subramanian Kabilan, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis science experiment, designed for upper elementary students by the creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cool-science-projects.com\/easy-science-experiment.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCool-Science-Projects\u003c\/a\u003e, is perfect for those interested in plant biology, or botany. While the procedure is simple, the project offers many opportunities for scientific inquiry!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Vascular Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver received a bouquet of flowers, placed them in a vase of water, and returned several days later to find the water level has significantly decreased? While we all know that plants need water to survive, have you ever wondered how water travels through the parts of the plant? Many students might find it strange to realize that plants have a \u003cem\u003evascular system\u003c\/em\u003e - an intricate series of vessels and tissues - that carries fluids and nutrients from the environment to its various parts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith several white flowers (carnations or roses) and colored water, students will observe the workings of plant's vascular system during this experiment. As the flower absorbs the dyed water, they'll actually be able to see the tiny veins that carry water to each part of the petal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Tone Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo spice up your project and display, consider creating two-tone flowers. Here's the procedure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare two 250mL glass graduated beakers with lukewarm water. Add 10-15 drops of food coloring (of different colors) into each beaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse scissors to trim the flower so that it is 2-inches taller than the beakers. Cut the flower at a 45-degree angle. Then use the scissors to cut the stem in half - starting from the bottom and working toward the top. Do not cut into the bulb of the flower head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace one half of the stem in the first beaker and the other into the second beaker. Leave the flower in a warm room for a few hours and, upon return, you'll find that the flower has turned two colors! 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For those students interested in biology, this project - designed by fourth grader Saiswaran Manorathan for the 2010 Canadian Virtual Science Fair- makes a cool study!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManorathan began by making a list of places where germs can be expected to thrive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer keyboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrency\/Money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToilet seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredit card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these locations were tested for amount of bacteria to find which presents the biggest threat. Next, Manorathan chose several different cleaning agents - including hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes, soap water, etc. - to test on these areas to determine their ability to kill germs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor a full project overview including detailed experimental procedures, data charts, observations, conclusions and science fair set-up, be sure to visit Saiswaran Manorathan's project submission page!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool supplies\u003c\/a\u003e? 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Fifth grade student, Minal Aundhia, did and decided to experiment with the concept for her science fair entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Preparation\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAundhia hypothesized that music with soothing rhythms like classical, jazz, and relaxation would work to slow a test subject's heart rate, while upbeat selections like Disney tunes, rock, pop, and bollywood (e.g. Hindi, Punjabi, etc.) would cause their heart rate to speed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut before she could begin experimentation, Aundhia first had to learn about both heart rate and sound:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nWhat is heart rate?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is it determined?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat factors cause an increase or decrease in heart rate?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes sound affect heart rate?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we hear?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is sound perceived?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow might music affect heart rate? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperimentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an understanding of the basics, Aundhia chose four volunteers to test. [NOTE: For better results, test a larger number of participants.] For a look at the supplies used in the experiment, procedure, a table of results, and conclusions, be sure to visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.odec.ca\/projects\/2005\/aund5m0\/public_html\/index.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAundhia's project page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Combine this unattractive trait with the sordid nutritional values listed on the back {the average serving of name brand potato chips contains 150 calories with 90 of them from fat}, and you're left with a highly unhealthy snack. Ever wonder just \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e greasy your favorite chips are? Dr. Michelle Maranowski, contributor and writer for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/FoodSci_p048.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e, designed a fun {educational!} science fair project that will help you determine just that - how much oil a potato chip can actually hold.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this project, students will compare the greasiness of four different types of chips,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKettle cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePringles™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced-fat Pringles™,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby comparing samples of the grease stains formed when measured samples are crushed and left set on graph paper for a predetermined amount of time. Each chip will be tested three times and the results compared to determine which type of potato chip holds the most grease. Correlations will also be made between the size of the grease stain left behind and the amount of fat per serving listed under the nutritional information of each product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor background information, important terms, step-by-step procedure, tips for forming conclusions, and project variations, be sure to visit Dr. Maranowski's full science fair project at Science Buddies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105137177,"sku":"A2821","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4569119702_ea5af61ccd_b.jpg?v=1522781701"},{"product_id":"pizza-box-solar-oven-a2822","title":"Pizza Box Solar Oven","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-293 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Solar-Oven.jpg\" alt=\"solar oven\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Simon Fraser University\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in cooking and alternative sources of energy {oh yeah, and yummy treats!}, this project designed by the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nmsea.org\/Curriculum\/4_6\/pizza_box_oven\/pizza_box_ovens.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNew Mexico Solar Energy Association\u003c\/a\u003e(NMSEA) is a perfect combination!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this experiment, you will create your own pizza box solar oven explore {and observe!} several concepts relating to passive solar energy...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow sunlight can be used as a source of energy - both as a direct heat source and through reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow dark surfaces absorb and contain the energy from sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow heat from the sun can be trapped and used to create an insulating effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePizza Box Solar Oven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create the oven, you'll need a large pizza box, aluminum foil, black construction paper, clear plastic wrap, masking tape, and string. For a complete supply list and detailed directions, be sure to visit the full article at NMSEA. Here are several videos that will also help you create your own oven:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b6mOT-hgqfQ\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSolar Cookers: The Pizza Box Solar Oven\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xbwliZJiHe8\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHow to Turn a Pizza Box into a Solar Oven\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e[NOTE: These directions may vary from those provided by NMSEA!]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter creating the device, test it by cooking something small {like a hot dog!}. Remember that it takes a lot of energy to cook food and it will take even longer when attempting to harness solar energy. Also, it is important to remember that the position of the sun changes throughout the day, making it necessary to change the positioning of your pizza box oven as well. As you get the hang of it, work your way up to a batch of cookies or something equally tasty to share with your science fair visitors!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105301017,"sku":"A2822","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Solar-Oven.jpg?v=1522781702"},{"product_id":"comparing-the-vitamin-c-levels-in-various-fruit-juices-a2832","title":"Comparing the Vitamin C Levels in Various Fruit Juices","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-408  \" title=\"4523820168_3dafe61cc4_b\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4523820168_3dafe61cc4_b.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2010 Ariel Waldman, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe human body does not produce vitamin C, nor can it store vitamin C. Because of this we need a continuous supply of the vitamin in our diets. This science fair project, created by John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons, Inc. and featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/fruit-juice-has-most-vitamin-C\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e, explores various fruit juices to determine which you should drink to get the most vitamin C. Great for elementary students, we do suggest completing this project with an adult since it involves use of the stove.\n\nFor a full write-up of the project - a list of materials, step-by-step procedure, project suggestions, tips \u0026amp; tricks for completing the experiment, etc. - be sure to visit Education.com! And, while you're there, be sure to hang around. If this project doesn't pique your interest, they have tons of other ideas for you to check out!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734140788761,"sku":"A2832","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4523820168_3dafe61cc4_b.jpg?v=1522781910"},{"product_id":"does-a-persons-favorite-snack-say-anything-about-their-personality-a2834","title":"Does A Person's Favorite Snack Say Anything About Their Personality?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-524\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snacks-Personality-Indicator.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eAfter encountering Dr. Alan Hirsch's book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Flavor is Your Personality? Discover Who You Are by Looking at What You Eat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Megan, seventh grade student and contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.free-science-fair-projects.net\/science-fair-projects-about-snacks-as-personality-indicator.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Science Fair Projects\u003c\/a\u003e, wondered this very thing...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\"Can a person’s favorite snack choice can indicate certain aspects of their personality?\" \u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe broke the project down into two parts. In the first data collection session, Megan actually had her participants choose and eat their 'favorite' snack {from a selection of eight predetermined} then fill out a questionnaire that explored their snack preferences as well as how they viewed their personality. In the second data collection session, participants simply completed an online questionnaire. Snack choices were the invention of the participants and the subjects did not actually eat the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project - the questionnaire as well as Megan's results - be sure to visit Free Science Fair Projects!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143672345,"sku":"A2834","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snacks-Personality-Indicator.jpg?v=1522781928"},{"product_id":"can-our-eyes-fool-our-taste-buds-a2835","title":"Can Our Eyes Fool Our Taste Buds?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teacherweb.com\/CA\/MillikanMiddleSchool\/TheScienceDepartment\/photo6.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-530  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2011-Color-N-Taste.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Psychology Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rowan Frances\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wonder if what we see influences our perceptions of taste? If you're interested in finding out the psychology behind color and food, this project is for you! The cool thing is, there are lots of variations to this particular project...\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentifying Drink Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/can-eyes-fool-taste-buds\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e suggests doing the experiment with apple juice. Fill three containers with juice - 1) add red food coloring, 2) add green food coloring, 3) leave untouched. Have at least 20 volunteers test a sample of each - #1, #2, then #3 - and identify the flavor. Determine how many participants mis-identified the flavor to keep with the color. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/info_8740081_science-whether-sight-affects-taste.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeHow.com\u003c\/a\u003e suggests using club soda or Sprite\/7-Up. Fill four containers, adding a different color of food coloring to each, and invite participants to identify the flavor. [NOTE: The order of samples tested doesn't matter as much in this experiment as it did for the apple juice. However, make sure the order is consistent from volunteer to volunteer.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus Scramble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeHow.com also recommends a fun fruit test using oranges and lemons. They invite you to test whether staging affects our perceptions of taste - by inviting participants to sit at a table adorned with oranges (some peeled, some not), blindfolding the volunteer, and switching out the orange slices to have them eat a slice of lemon instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJelly Bean Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.all-science-fair-projects.com\/science_fair_projects\/92\/90\/f6f68c898297547aecba911fe6f88ec7.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Fair Projects\u003c\/a\u003e suggests using jelly beans to determine whether our eyes can fool our taste buds. Divide participants into two groups - in the first group, participants will see the samples they're consuming and report on the flavor, but in the second group, participants will be blindfolded as they eat each sample and identify the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project details, be sure to visit these great sites! While each experiment is great by itself, perhaps doing more than one will give you a more comprehensive look at color v. taste!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143737881,"sku":"A2835","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2011-Color-N-Taste.jpg?v=1522781928"},{"product_id":"static-electricity-jumping-cereal-a2853","title":"Static Electricity \u0026 Jumping Cereal","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-648\" title=\"puffed-wheat-cereal-in-red-bowl\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/puffed-wheat-cereal-in-red-bowl.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Physics Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: the-science-mom.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for early elementary students interested in electricity and magnetism, this fun science fair project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/the-science-mom.com\/1082\/science-fair-projects-jumping-cereal\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Science Mom\u003c\/a\u003e uses a common pantry item - puffed wheat cereal - to demonstrate the effects of static electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on their composition, objects can be electrically neutral, positively charged, or negatively charged. Electrically neutral objects have the same number of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons. However, because electrons can jump around while protons remain fixed, objects can also be positively charged (i.e. contain less electrons than protons) or negatively charged (i.e. contain more electrons than protons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept, as demonstrated by magnetic poles, is that two objects with opposite charges will attract while two objects with the same charge will repel each other. This science fair project uses common household items to demonstrate the concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full list of materials, procedure, and project explanation, be sure to visit The Science Mom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734165233689,"sku":"A2853","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/puffed-wheat-cereal-in-red-bowl.jpg?v=1522782059"},{"product_id":"font-and-memory-a2869","title":"Font and Memory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/la-syllabus.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass syllabuses. Handouts. Lecture notes and presentations. Throughout the learning process, students come into contact with various forms of written material\/information that, in order for them to be successful, needs to be internalized and remembered. Ever wonder if the font of the document has any effect on memory? We found a science fair project over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencefairadventure.com\/ProjectDetail.aspx?ProjectID=94\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Fair Adventure\u003c\/a\u003e that seeks to explore this very question! For elementary\/early middle school students interested in life science and neuropsychology, this project is sure to offer an interesting look at what affects human memory!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProject Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eWe suggest selecting 3-5 fonts to test. 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You do not want the sentences\/vocabulary to be above their reading level since the goal is to test their memory and not their reading skills!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen typing out the sentences in the different fonts, be sure to keep everything the same - e.g. font size, spacing, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project and tips on devising your own study, be sure to visit Science Fair Adventure!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734184271897,"sku":"A2869","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/la-syllabus.jpg?v=1522782173"},{"product_id":"how-clean-is-the-air-you-breathe-a2874","title":"How Clean is the Air You Breathe?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-802\" alt=\"Environmental Science and Geology Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6588131357.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nWhile it may seem to the naked eye that the air we breathe is clean and clear, the reality is, whether they're tiny particles or in gas form, most air pollutants are invisible. For those students interested in ecology and environmental science, this project from Alexa Bach McElrone, independent contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/dirty-air\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e, is sure to make an interesting study!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is the project can be as simple or as complex as you make it. For younger students, the petroleum jelly sensor offers a great opportunity to check various areas in the neighborhood and community for the presence of particulate pollution. For older students, we highly recommend expanding the project to include a study of gas pollutants. If you're tech-\/electronics-savvy, consider creating your own gas pollution sensors to measure carbon monoxide, diesel fumes, exhaust, etc. You can find a great tutorial for creating air quality balloons over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Air-quality-balloons\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInstructables\u003c\/a\u003e and there are plenty of other tutorials online as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs with many things, when it comes to air quality, looks can be deceiving. We're certain you and your classmates will be amazed at results of this project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188335129,"sku":"A2874","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/6588131357.jpg?v=1522782198"},{"product_id":"phototropism-why-do-plants-grow-toward-light-a2878","title":"Phototropism: Why Do Plants Grow Toward Light?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-832\" alt=\"Plant Biology Elementary Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/561424713.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those elementary students interested in botany, this cool experiment from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/herbarium.desu.edu\/pfk\/page11\/page12\/page13\/page13.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlants for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e is a great way to discover and study the effects of phototropism - i.e. the way a plant grows in response to light. While you may have already discovered that plants grow \u003cem\u003etoward\u003c\/em\u003e light (a concept known as positive phototropism), by creating a plant maze, you'll be able to actually demonstrate this concept as you hypothesize and research both \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e a plant will wind its way through the maze in order to reach the light at the top!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlants for Kids has a great tutorial for creating a plant maze from simple household items so, to get started, be sure to visit their project page!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734192332825,"sku":"A2878","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/561424713.jpg?v=1522782222"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/2011-Color-N-Taste.jpg?v=1530027642","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/3rd-grade-science-fair-projects\/topic-botany.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}