{"title":"8th Grade Physical Science Science Fair Projects","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"seeing-magnetic-field-patterns-in-3d-a2789","title":"Seeing Magnetic Field Patterns in 3D","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-100 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Compass.jpg\" alt=\"new and old compass\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Accent\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a physics enthusiast in your classroom or home? This neat science fair project from Bill Beaty of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amasci.com\/electrom\/statbotl.html#link\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Hobbyist\u003c\/a\u003e will actually allow your student to explore magnetic field patterns - in 3D!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMagnetic Fields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnetic fields, caused by moving electrically charged particles and inherent in magnets,  are invisible \"bands\" that predict how magnetized objects will interact with one another and can be used as a guide to determine which direction a compass will point. Always running in a circle, magnetic fields have no discernible end, can be stretched (like a rubber band), and never cross. Additionally, magnetic fields always start at a magnetized object's north pole and end at its south pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will create a magnetic field viewer from common household and workshop items with which to explore various magnetic field patterns. Beaty suggests holding a bar magnets in various positions for comparison:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one magnet. Hold it sideways 1\/2\" to 1\" from the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Magnetic-Field-Patterns-Side-to-Side.jpg\" alt=\"bottle and bar magnet side to side\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one magnet. Hold it up and down 1\/2\" to 1\" from the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Magnetic-Field-Patterns-Up-and-Down.jpg\" alt=\"bottle and bar magnet up and down\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse two magnets. Hold them sideways 1\/2\" to 1\" from the bottle. Have like poles directed toward each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Magnetic-Field-Patterns-Same-Poles.jpg\" alt=\"bottle with bar magnets on both sides same poles\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse two magnets. Hold them sideways 1\/2\" to 1\" from the bottle. Have opposite poles directed toward each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Magnetic-Field-Patterns-Opposite-Poles.jpg\" alt=\"bottle and bar magnets on both sides opposite poles\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor project instructions, a list of needed materials, a helpful video, and project variations and extensions, be sure to visit Science Hobbyist for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092750873,"sku":"A2789","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Compass.jpg?v=1522781626"},{"product_id":"stars-discovering-the-relationship-between-brightness-amp-distance-a2793","title":"Stars: Discovering The Relationship Between Brightness \u0026amp; Distance","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-121 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Galaxy.jpg\" alt=\"space\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Witold Krasowski\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver marveled at the night sky - wondering exactly how far away each shining star is from the Earth? Scientists have long studied heavenly bodies, discovering that their brightness or \u003cem\u003eintensity\u003c\/em\u003e changes with distance. In fact, they hypothesize that the relationship between brightness and distance follows an inverse-square law. This means, for example, that if the distance from the light source (the star) doubles, its intensity decreases by a factor of four (the square of the distance). This phenomena occurs because, as the distance increases, the light is forced to spread out over a larger surface area making it less 'focused' and less intense.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this science fair project, designed by Kristin Strong of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/Astro_p034.shtml?fave=no\u0026amp;isb=c2lkOjEsaWE6QXN0cm8scDoxLHJpZDo3NDIwMTE0\u0026amp;from=TSW\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e for sixth and seventh grade level students, students will confirm the inverse-square relationship between brightness and distance on a much smaller scale with a simple lamp and a light meter. Students will test the intensity of the light at several distances, doing several trials at each distance for accuracy, and then analyze the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor project instructions (including several instructional pictures), a list of needed materials, mock experiment tables, project variations, and helpful questions for exploration and analysis, be sure to visit Science Buddies for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eShop for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount teacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-278-postcards.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher postcards\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-98-teacher-resource-books.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteaching resource books\u003c\/a\u003e from our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093701145,"sku":"A2793","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Galaxy.jpg?v=1522781632"},{"product_id":"aerodynamics-searching-for-stability-a2799","title":"Aerodynamics: Searching For Stability","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-489 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3434945691_eec8580c6c_o.jpg\" alt=\"Middle School Aerodynamics Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2009 Jason Puddephatt, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents with a passion for aviation, an interest in aerodynamics, and a love of model airplanes, will find this science fair project an out-of-the-park home run! Designed by Matthew Wong, seventh grade student and fourth place winner in the aerodynamics\/hydrodynamics category of the 2010 California State Science Fair, students choosing to model their experiment after this one will explore the following questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo winglets increase the stability of an airplane?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf so, what shape and angle have the greatest impact on stability?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will first construct five separate balsa wood plane models with which to test the various components of stability. With the exception of the control (e.g. no winglets), the models should each offer a unique variable to test. Wong opted to explore the following variables:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShapes: traditional winglets, wing fences, curved wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngles: 90-degree winglest, 135-degree winglets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWong hypothesized that planes with winglets would be offered more stability (inadvertently concluding that the control plane would exhibit the least stability) and that the model with 90-degree winglets would increase stability the most. Each model was then placed in a wind tunnel and ranked by performance in three key tests - the roll test, the pitch test, and the drag test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo create your own experiment exploring aerodynamics and the effect of winglets on plane stability, be sure to view Wongs’s award-winning \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.usc.edu\/CSSF\/History\/2010\/Panels\/J01.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eproject summary\u003c\/a\u003e (project number J0132) as a starting point and a guide for designing your own project! And don’t forget to browse the other applicants’ project summaries for more ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096060441,"sku":"A2799","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3434945691_eec8580c6c_o.jpg?v=1522781646"},{"product_id":"exploring-thermal-expansion-a2811","title":"Exploring Thermal Expansion","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-463 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5110043390_41c3c311a5_b.jpg\" alt=\"Middle School Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2010 William Warby, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver witnessed how cold winter temperatures can cause the wood in building structures to contract, creating gaps where the wall meets the ceiling, etc? Ever noticed how the intense Florida heat causes roadways to buckle? Both of these phenomena can be explained by thermal expansion and are the subject of this fun physics science project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermal expansion results when matter changes volume in response to a change in temperature - a rise or drop. In most cases, when materials are exposed to high heat, its particles start to move more rapidly, creating a greater average separation and thus causing the material to expand. The opposite is true for those materials that are exposed to lower temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this experiment, students will observe the expansion and contraction caused by changes in temperature by creating a heat detector with simple household items - a block of wood, a rubber band, a push pin, and cardboard. NOTE: This project requires the use of matches and should be done only with the assistance of an adult in a safe environment (i.e. no flammable items). For a look into the project procedure, observations, and conclusions check out one or both of the following links:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencefair-projects.org\/technology-projects\/heat-detector.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Fair Projects - Heat Detector\u003c\/a\u003e from Science Fair Projects World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencefairadventure.com\/ProjectDetail.aspx?ProjectID=163\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreate a Heat Detector Science Fair Project\u003c\/a\u003e from Science Fair Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101139481,"sku":"A2811","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5110043390_41c3c311a5_b.jpg?v=1522781677"},{"product_id":"caffeine-amp-typing-speed-a2817","title":"Caffeine \u0026amp; Typing Speed","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-451  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/386612975_ec3caea540_b.jpg\" alt=\"5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2007 Kuba Bo?anowski, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver sit down in the front of the computer the night before a big paper's due - a paper you've known about for three months - and wish the words would just appear on the screen? Ever toss back a can of soda in hopes that it will keep you awake and make you work faster? Dr. Anne Marie Helmenstein of About.com wondered if ingesting caffeine would improve a person's typing speed - simply would knocking back a can of soda help a person type faster - so she designed an experiment to find out. Students interested in chemistry, especially how chemicals affect the body, will love this experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo determine if caffeine affects typing speed, students will first need to enlist the help of several volunteers. Each volunteer will need to be proficient in typing and, for best results, will need to be available for a full 124 minute testing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTesting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the volunteer to drink either the caffeinated or non-caffeinated beverage. It is best if you can find two drinks that taste similar so that participants do not know if they are ingesting the chemical. In this way, you can create a single-blind experiment where volunteers are not biased or perform differently because they know they have caffeine in their system (or vice versa). Once the entire 8-ounce beverage is ingested, wait 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the end of the 30 minute period, invite the participant to type the following sentence as many times as they can in two minutes - \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the typing exercise over, have the volunteer ingest the second beverage (e.g. if they started with the caffeinated beverage have them drink the non-caffeinated and vice versa). Once again, wait 30 minutes once they've emptied the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring this 30 minutes and with the volunteer in another room, use the word processing software tool to determine and record word count for the first test, then save the document and open a new one for the next test. [NOTE: Be sure to label the documents correctly for future reference - i.e. Test-Subject-Name-Caffeine or Test-Subject-Name-No-Caffeine.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the second 30 minutes have passed, have the participant complete the same typing exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter testing, the volunteer's typing speed for each session can be calculated by dividing the word count by 2 to get words per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more information about the project, pertinent calculations, conclusions, and things to take into consideration when testing, be sure to visit the full post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chemistry.about.com\/od\/sciencefairproject1\/a\/caffeinetyping.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAbout.com\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103334937,"sku":"A2817","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/386612975_ec3caea540_b.jpg?v=1522781690"},{"product_id":"which-soft-drink-is-the-worst-for-your-teeth-a2838","title":"Which Soft Drink is the Worst for Your Teeth?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-550 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/114450483_87ef30b539_z.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Health Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2006 Flickr, Rex Sorgatz\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've all heard that consuming too much soda (or pop) can be detrimental to our health. Whether it's the high sugar levels, aspartame, dyes, acidity, etc. - there are numerous reasons why soft drinks have gotten a bad rap. Did you know that soft drinks have emerged as one of the most significant dietary contributors to tooth decay? The acid (among other things) works to erode tooth enamel and can lead to more cavities\/decay. This project from Education.com - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/teeth-and-soda\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLook Ma! No Teeth!\u003c\/a\u003e - will help upper elementary students explore which soft drink is actually the worst for your teeth! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow don't get too excited - this project doesn't give testers free reign to drink as much soda as they want. Students will actually observe how their favorite soft drinks affect granulated limestone - tying the pH levels of the drinks to any decay observed in the limestone samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project details - including research questions, materials needed, project procedure, etc. - be sure to visit Education.com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144688153,"sku":"A2838","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/114450483_87ef30b539_z.jpg?v=1522781934"},{"product_id":"what-makes-ice-melt-fastest-a2851","title":"What Makes Ice Melt Fastest?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-629\" title=\"2426089994_3739ed0470_b\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2426089994_3739ed0470_b.jpg\" alt=\"Middle School Chemistry Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2008 Matt Seppings, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is always interested in the fastest, most effective way to melt ice and keep roadways safe in the winter. For those interested in chemistry, this science fair project designed by Dr. Andrew Olson of Science Buddies provides students with an opportunity to observe and determine the best method for de-icing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low cost project that can be done in a short period of time, students will explore the effect of table salt, sugar, sand, pepper, and\/or other other additives (natural or man-made) on ice. While determining additives to test, students should keep in mind environmental concerns, as well as the idea that combinations of various additives may be more effective than the additives on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project - background information, research concepts\/topics, supply lists, procedures, etc. - be sure to visit Science Buddies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151176217,"sku":"A2851","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2426089994_3739ed0470_b.jpg?v=1522781974"},{"product_id":"who-will-break-under-pressure-a2852","title":"Who Will Break Under Pressure?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-641\" title=\"pic-03\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pic-03.jpg\" alt=\"Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Physics Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mainelytrusses.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in physics and engineering? Check out this great science fair project completed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.selah.k12.wa.us\/SOAR\/SciProj2006\/ScottyG.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSelah School District\u003c\/a\u003e sixth grader, Scotty G. The roof truss system is a crucial part in the home construction process with the truss type used largely affected by the roof span, calculated weight load {taking into consideration both the weight of the materials used and the projected snow drifting}, and wind load or the pressure a roof must endure when the wind is blowing against it. After researching roof structure, Scotty was interested in finding out, all else being equal, which type of truss - the Graf-post, King-post, and Queen-post trusses - would hold the most mass before breaking under the pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking models of all three truss types from thin balsa wood, Scotty used a Vernier force plate to measure the Newtons of force sustained by each model before they failed. [NOTE: We weren't familiar with the technology and upon further investigation, noticed that it can be quite pricey. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.selah.k12.wa.us\/SOAR\/SciProj2004\/CamdonA.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSelah School District\u003c\/a\u003e sixth grader, Camdon A., did a similar project, but used another method to measure the force sustained. You may wish to check out his project for a more affordable method of measure!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project write-up, including the experiment design and results, be sure to visit Scotty's project page! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734164742169,"sku":"A2852","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pic-03.jpg?v=1522782056"},{"product_id":"shake-it-up-which-soft-drink-spews-the-most-when-shaken-a2856","title":"Shake It Up! - Which Soft Drink Spews The Most When Shaken?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-669\" title=\"popcan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/popcan.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Chemistry Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: blog.lib.umn.edu\/paldr001\/myblog\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've all made the unfortunate mistake of opening a shaken can of soda only to have it come spewing out. Whether it was tossed around the trunk of the car on the way home from the grocery store or a friend decided to play a joke, shaking a can of soda causes bubbles of carbon dioxide to line the walls of the can. When the tab is popped and the can is opened, pressure is released, forcing the bubbles to expand. The bubbles need to escape, so they force all of the liquid above them out of the can. Hence, the sticky soda mess!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wonder if different types of soft drinks, when shaken up, spew the same amount? Or if some spew more than others? Great for upper elementary and early middle school students interested in chemistry {and soda!}, gather various types of soft drinks and get shaking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to think about...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform method for shaking {so all samples are shaken with the same vigor for the same amount of time, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethod for measuring the amount of liquid lost to \"carbonation spew\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethod for measuring average initial carbonation of various types of soda {will come in handy when analyzing experiment results}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734169952281,"sku":"A2856","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/popcan.jpg?v=1522782088"},{"product_id":"turn-up-the-heat-comparing-the-flammability-of-residential-siding-materials-a2860","title":"Turn Up The Heat: Comparing the Flammability of Residential Siding Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-700\" alt=\"Junior High Engineering Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3540320095.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eEver wonder about the fire rating of housing materials? After a wildfire nearly devastated her neighborhood, California junior-high school student, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.usc.edu\/CSSF\/History\/2006\/Projects\/J1115.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAvery Hunker\u003c\/a\u003e, got to thinking about the various products that had been used to construct her how and how they would have fared against the blaze - specifically how the old cedar shingles on the front of her home might have compared to other siding choices. With the help of her parents, she devised an experiment to test the flammability of common residential siding materials; cedar shingles {both new and aged samples}, composite siding, stucco siding, and pine siding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA few suggestions...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003eBe sure to include the most common siding choices in your neighborhood or community {if they differ from Avery's selections}.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvery came to some interesting conclusions in testing both a new and aged sample of cedar shingles. To extend the project, you might consider collecting samples of each shingle type in varying stages of wear, comparing tests between samples at each benchmark - i.e. new, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe sure to compare the performance of each siding sample to their published fire rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have an interest in another type of material or want your project to be a bit more original, test the performance of a different building material!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to follow the link to Avery's project summary for inspiration in completing your own flammability tests!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734174474265,"sku":"A2860","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3540320095.jpg?v=1522782116"},{"product_id":"mentos-diet-coke-pour-six-sodas-at-one-time-a2861","title":"Mentos + Diet Coke - Pour Six Sodas At One Time!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-711\" alt=\"Chemistry and Engineering Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chemistry-and-Engineering-Science-Fair-Project.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: stevespanglerscience.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know you could harness the reaction between Mentos candies and Diet Coke in order to pour six cups of soda at one time? If you're interested in chemistry and engineering, check out this cool science experiment from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stevespanglerscience.com\/experiment\/mentos-soda-popdrop\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSteve Spangler Science\u003c\/a\u003e - not only will your fellow classmates enjoy the explosive demonstration {and an explanation of WHY it works}, they're sure to enjoy a refreshing cup of soda!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThings to think about...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eWhy do Mentos candies react so explosively with carbonated beverages?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the \"Super Soda Dispenser 3000\" work as well with other carbonated beverages?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there a better design for the \"Super Soda Dispenser 3000\"?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the greatest number of cups that can be filled? - i.e. Can you play with the design of the \"Super Soda Dispenser 3000\" and the ratio of Mentos to soda in order to fill more cups?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full project instructions, a fun demonstration video, and related experiments - be sure to visit Steve Spangler Science!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175719449,"sku":"A2861","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chemistry-and-Engineering-Science-Fair-Project.jpg?v=1522782123"},{"product_id":"does-the-shape-of-an-ice-cube-affect-how-quickly-it-melts-a2862","title":"Does the Shape of an Ice Cube Affect How Quickly it Melts?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/States-of-Matter-Chemistry-Science-Fair-Project.jpg\" alt=\"States of Matter Chemistry Science Fair Project\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-718\"\u003eAs Christine, Selah Junior High School student, watched the ice cubes in her soft drink melt she wondered if the shape of an ice cube affects the rate at which it melts. Specifically, if you keep the volume of the cube constant, how does surface area affect how quickly the it melts? She hypothesized that the smaller the surface area and the less ice exposed to the warmer liquid\/air, the slower the ice cube would melt {and vice versa}. She designed a science fair project to test it and did a great job putting it all together! For those students interested in thermodynamics and chemistry, this is a great project to check out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor an informational write-up of the project - background research, list of materials, step-by-step procedure, etc. - be sure to visit Christine's project page!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176604185,"sku":"A2862","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/States-of-Matter-Chemistry-Science-Fair-Project.jpg?v=1522782129"},{"product_id":"keeping-drinks-hot-a2871","title":"Keeping Drinks Hot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-784\" alt=\"Chemistry and Food Science Fair Projecr\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4694605032.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhether you're a coffee, tea, or cocoa drinker, if you plan to enjoy a hot beverage, chances are one of your main goals is keeping the drink hot while you enjoy it. Ever wonder what factors affect how fast a hot beverage cools? For those students interested in chemistry and food science, this is the perfect science fair project to tackle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestions to consider...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eDoes the shape\/size of the mug have an effect on the rate at which the liquid cools? - i.e. tall vs. short, narrow vs. wide, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the composition of the cup have an effect on the rate at which the liquid cools? - i.e. paper, plastic, Styrofoam, glass, clay, stainless steel, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do travel mugs compare? - i.e. double wall insulated vs. single wall, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the addition of sweeteners and\/or cream have an effect on the rate at which the liquid cools?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important concept to consider is what is the optimal drinking temperature for hot beverages (or the acceptable range). The answer to this is probably different for each specific person, but on average, according to Brown and Diller and their study of burns and the optimal temperature for serving hot beverages found in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18226454\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e, they found that the preferred drinking temperature of their test sample was 140+\/-15 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowever you design your science fair project and what variables you choose to test, we highly recommend doing this with adult supervision since you'll be working with hot liquids that can burn!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Resources}:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencekids.co.nz\/projects\/keepdrinkshot.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Kids: Keeping Drinks Hot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734186795033,"sku":"A2871","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4694605032.jpg?v=1522782188"},{"product_id":"nail-polish-price-vs-quality-a2875","title":"Nail Polish: Price vs. Quality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-811\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3046163553.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nEver wonder how drug store brand nail polishes stack up to salon quality products? Kelsey, middle school student at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tisroom39.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/science-fair-2011.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTauranga Intermediate School\u003c\/a\u003e, did and decided to put together an experiment to test various nail polish brands to determine how long each lasts and, based on this analysis as well as cost, what brand offers the best value for your money!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA few things to think about...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eGenerally schedules are cyclical. For example, you might have swimming practice every Monday night or clean your room on Saturday mornings. When testing each polish, try to keep things as consistent as possible by applying the new polish at the same point in your schedule - e.g. every Sunday night. Also, s\u003c\/span\u003eet a specific time frame for study (for example Sunday evening to Saturday evening) and note any unusual schedule items that may have affected the polish. An extra swim in the pool. Sitting through an intense movie where you nervously bit your nails. Volunteering at the concession stand where you opened various containers\/pop cans throughout the evening. All of these can play a part in the durability of your polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways follow the same process. If you clipped and buffed your nails before applying the first test polish, do the same for the remaining polishes. If you used a base coat, two coats of polish, and a top coat in the first go round, do the same for all those that follow. Sample routine: clip (try to clip to a similar length each time), file, buff, apply base coat, apply two coats of polish, and finish with the top coat. [NOTE: Also pay attention to drying times between each coat. Try to keep these consistent from test to test - to the point of timing each - so that your results aren't skewed due to bubbling and\/or uncured polish layers.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider taking photos of your nails each day. These are not only great for keeping track of how soon polish chipped, peeled, etc., but, printed as small booklets (one for each nail polish tested), they also make a great visual for your display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject extension - Look at the ingredients in each polish. Some nail polishes contain formaldehyde and other questionable ingredients. Consider not just looking at cost, but also which polish brand is better for your nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few suggestions! Consider taking a peek at Kelsey awesome display and, perhaps, if you have other questions, she'll be able to help you out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734190628889,"sku":"A2875","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3046163553.jpg?v=1522782212"},{"product_id":"are-we-frying-our-brains-with-radiation-a2877","title":"Are We Frying Our Brains with Radiation?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-825\" alt=\"Physics and Chemistry Middle School Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5375376783.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nRadiation is exists throughout our universe and we are exposed to many different kinds on a daily basis. Radiation that has the ability to \u003cem\u003eionize\u003c\/em\u003e* is dangerous when passed through living tissue because it can actually influence biological functions.  Middle school students, Christian Baum and Nate Ackerman of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/531354456005676732\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTuscarawas Valley Local Schools\u003c\/a\u003e, were concerned about the number of household products that we come into contact with that emit harmful radiation and designed a science fair project to determine which emit the most radiation and should therefore be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor students interested in physics and chemistry, this could be a great fit! To get started, here are a few everyday sources of radiation to check out...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless technology - e.g. wireless computer networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell phones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke detectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGranite countertops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there isn't a step-by-step procedure, materials list, etc. we think this project has a lot of merit and definitely warrants more research and consideration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Ionization\u003c\/em\u003e is a process in which an electron is removed from its orbit around the atom's nucleus, resulting in a positively charged ion and a free negative electron.\" (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ehs.virginia.edu\/ehs\/ehs.rs\/rs.factsninfo.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehttp:\/\/ehs.virginia.edu\/ehs\/ehs.rs\/rs.factsninfo.html\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734192070681,"sku":"A2877","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5375376783.jpg?v=1522782221"},{"product_id":"are-all-sugars-the-same-a2879","title":"Are All Sugars The Same?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg align=\"center\" size-full=\"\" wp-image-837=\"\" alt=\"Middle School Chemistry Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sugar-testing.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wonder if table sugar is the same as sugars found in honey, fruits, etc? For middle school students who are interested in chemistry, this science fair project  from Michael Calhoun of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/sugar-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e that compares various forms of sugar is sure to be a hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo provide a foundation for the experiment, consider a more in-depth look at the following terms...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucrose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFructose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonosaccharides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisaccharides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's great about this experiment is that you won't need a bunch of specialty equipment in order complete it. Test tubes and reagent tablets for urine sugar testing are the only two things you may not have on hand or readily available!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full write-up - including background information, a list of materials, step-by-step procedure, and sample conclusion, be sure to visit Education.com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734192660505,"sku":"A2879","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sugar-testing.jpg?v=1522782224"},{"product_id":"how-does-tee-height-affect-driving-distance-a2880","title":"How Does Tee Height Affect Driving Distance?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5314774452.jpg\" alt=\"Physics and Sports Science Fair Project\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-844\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nAny golfers out there? For those students interested in physics and sports, this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/poster.4teachers.org\/view\/poster.php?poster_id=254967\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience fair project idea\u003c\/a\u003e that attempts to determine whether tee height affects driving distance would make a great experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsiderations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eFor results that are less skewed, select male and female volunteers who have proven consistent when driving the golf ball - i.e. experienced players versus beginners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare male versus female results to see if results are the same across genders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider asking your local golf retailer or sporting goods store if you can use their launch monitor which will give more data on each drive - i.e. club head speed, ball speed, spin rates (backspin and sidespin), trajectory, carry distance, total distance, how far off line from your target, etc. This data will help you draw conclusions!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're sure there are many more things to consider when putting this project together, but that should give you a start!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734193741849,"sku":"A2880","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5314774452.jpg?v=1522782231"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/5375376783.jpg?v=1530027690","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/8th-grade-physical-science-science-fair-projects.oembed?page=2","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}