{"title":"9th Grade Engineering Science Fair Projects","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"engineering-physiology-building-an-articulated-hand-a2857","title":"Engineering + Physiology - Building an Articulated Hand","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-678\" alt=\"Physiology and Engineering Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Articulated-Hand.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: www.instructables.com | rgraylint\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor students interested in engineering and physiology, this articulated hand tutorial we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Science-Fair---Articulated-Hand--20\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInstructables\u003c\/a\u003e is sure to be a hit! From signing to picking up an object, the model hand demonstrates how the various parts of a human hand - including the skeletal structure and muscular system - work together to complete various tasks. This project is quite labor intensive and requires the use of power tools as well as a knowledgeable and competent carpenter for completion. However, the results are well worth the work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo check out the full tutorial and great pictures of the articulated hand at work, be sure to visit Instructables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734171787289,"sku":"A2857","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Articulated-Hand.jpg?v=1522782099"},{"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":"keeping-your-gadgets-going-with-solar-power-a2872","title":"Keeping Your Gadgets Going... with Solar Power!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-790 \" alt=\"Middle School Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2737053545_fd1196a788_b.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: adafruit.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this age of technology, it seems as if everyone has a smart phone, mp3 player, tablet, and other handheld gadgets that keep them entertained and connected throughout the day. While battery life is usually pretty good, we're certain everyone has experienced a time (or two!) when their device has 'run out of juice' at a most inconvenient time. Enter the solar charger! For those students interested in technology, electricity, and the environment, this project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/How-to-make-a-solar-iPodiPhone-charger-aka-Might\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInstructables\u003c\/a\u003e might just be something to look in to! Following the steps, students will be able to create a fully functioning device charger that relies on the sun for its power - fascinating \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e useful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: As this project requires the use of a soldering iron, we highly recommend the presence and assistance of a trustworthy adult. Please remember to take any and all safety precautions necessary!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Instructables for the full tutorial - including product recommendations, a comprehensive FAQ section, and photos of each step!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734187581465,"sku":"A2872","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2737053545_fd1196a788_b.jpg?v=1522782193"},{"product_id":"harnessing-the-suns-rays-for-cooking-a4391","title":"Harnessing the Sun's Rays for Cooking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4391.jpg\" alt=\"Using Solar Energy for Cooking Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar energy is a low-cost technology that can be used to heat homes, power lights, and even boil water\/cook food. This cool science fair project from Quinton Stowell of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.qstowell.webspace.virginmedia.com\/sunbrella\/index.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSunSpot\u003c\/a\u003e explores harnessing the sun's energy for cooking and, for middle school students interested in engineering (specifically in energy and power), is sure to be a fun project to check out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've probably seen various projects floating around the web that use a cardboard box and aluminum foil to create a solar oven. What's cool about Quinton's project is that it makes use of an umbrella as a base for the portable solar grill! A fun new twist \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e great way to give an existing product a new purpose!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt his project page you'll find a list of needed materials as well as directions for creating your own “sunbrella” (as he calls it). To make this into a complete science fair project, you'll need to select an aspect\/feature of the sunbrella to improve and test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/Energy_p018.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis project\u003c\/a\u003e uses a traditional box-oven, the research questions, background information, and project set-up might help guide\/inspire your project!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194069529,"sku":"A4391","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4391.jpg?v=1522782233"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/Articulated-Hand.jpg?v=1530027729","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/9th-grade-engineering-science-fair-projects\/grade-7.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}