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Science fair projects with balloons and rockets can tackle several science topics. You can develop physics science fair projects that look at propulsion systems or the physics of rocket aerodynamics. No matter what you are interested in you will have fun working on these experiments. Have fun with the following sample projects!
Does the size of the balloon impact how high a rocket will fly? This is the first hypothesis that you can test with your science fair projects with balloons and rockets. In this experiment you will build rockets that use different sized balloons to propel them into the air. Does size matter? If yes, is their a formula you can use to predict how high a rocket will go based on the volume of the balloon?
Does the shape of the balloon impact how high a rocket will fly? To test this hypothesis you will need to develop physics science fair projects that use balloons of different shapes to propel your rockets. Use a long narrow balloon, a round balloon and a heart shaped balloon. Make sure that each of these balloons is filled with the same volume of air. Does shape matter? If yes, why. If no, why not?
Does the type of gas that the balloon is filled with impact how high a rocket will fly? This hypothesis will require you to fill your balloon with different gases. The safest ones will be air from your lungs and helium. Use the same size and shape of balloons to test this experiment. The independent variable for this experiment will be the type of gas and the dependent variable will be the distance the rocket travels into the sky.
Can you increase the height a rocket flies by adding additional balloons to its propulsion system? For this experiment the number of balloons will be the independent variable and the distance the rocket flies will be the dependent variable. Does the number of balloons impact how high a rocket will fly? Why or why not?
All of the above projects are fun and produce interesting results. Your job now is to expand on these experiments and to make them your own. To advance these projects you will want to think about ways that the data collected from the above experiments can be used to solve a problem or to meet a rocket design goal. Have fun, think outside the box and try to create an experiment or project that no one else has.
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Eggshell science fair projects are great for exploring the science concept of permeability. Below you will find five options for your science experiments and projects. Each involves an egg, its shell and the concept of permeability. Build on these experiment ideas to develop winning science fair projects.
If you are interested in 24-hour science fair projects as well as eggshell science fair projects, then consider starting with a basic project. Look at the make up of an egg and its shell. For example, you can develop a hypothesis and experiment that examines the chemical makeup of the egg’s shell.
The first option that you have for eggshell science fair projects is to see if the eggshell is water permeable. This means that water can be transported through the eggshell. If the shell is water permeable what does this tell you about eggs?
A variation on this project is to see if an eggshell is oil permeable. This means that oil based compounds can cross the eggshell. If the eggshell is not oil permeable does this put the chicken embrio at risk for poisoning? If it is what does this tell you about the protective nature of the eggshell? Also if the eggshell is not oil permeable can its design be used to prevent oil spills or to contain oil spills? Why or why not?
We have looked at the water and oil permeability of an eggshell, but how effective is this shell at keeping smells from being transferred to the inside of the egg. The set up of this experiment is a little more complex. First of all you will need to find a container that has a lid. Next you will hard boil and egg and place it in the container. Now place something stinky in the container like a crushed clove of garlic. Close the lid and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. The next day remove the egg and remove the shell. Smell the egg white, does it smell like garlic?
Sound is another element that you will want to test for. Your hypothesis is how much sound does an eggshell keep out? For this experiment you will need to blow out the contents of the egg through a pin hole. Then drill a hole that is just big enough to fit a small microphone into. Stop up the hole with fun tack. Turn on your audio recorder and talk normally. Play back your recording and see how clear or muffled your recorder sounds. What does this tell you about the eggshell?
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To come up with a balloon science fair idea you need to know your options. Fortunately there are a lot of great balloon science experiments that you can choose from. Most of these experiments are simple to set up and complete, and most can be expanded on. You are free to use any of the following science fair projects, however, keep in mind that science fair judges will want you to expand on these experiments and put your own spin on them.
One balloon science fair idea that you can work with is to use balloons to test air currents. In this experiment you will float inflated balloons on air currents to determine their direction and strength. To turn this experiment into a science fair project you will need to come up with a hypothesis to test. One sample hypothesis that you can use is “hot air currents travel upward.”
Another balloon science fair idea that you can turn into several different physics science fair projects is to use balloons as a propulsions device. One of the most common balloon propulsion experiments is the pinwheel rocket. This experiment uses a straw with a flex joint, a pencil, a straight pin and a round balloon. To create a variation on this experiment you can change the shape of the balloon or the angle the straw is bent at.
Air pressure can also be experimented with when designing a balloon project. In this case you will use a balloon to demonstrate how air pressure is used to inflated or deflate a balloon. Your hypothesis can be something like, “increasing the air pressure inside of a balloon will cause it to inflate.” Obviously this hypothesis is true, however, you can use it to come up with more advanced projects that apply this principal to other situations.
If you are interested in the funniest science fair projects, then consider using a balloon to design a louder whoopie cushion. For this experiment you will need to first come up with a hypothesis to test. For example, the hypothesis can be that the shape of the whoopie cushion’s opening impacts the loudness of the sound produced. You will then need to experiment with the design of your whoopie cushion to see if this is true or false.
Now it is time for you to come up with your own balloon project ideas. Your first option is to expand on one of the above experiments. You can do this by changing one of the variables or conducting the experiment on a larger scale. Your second option is to conduct more background research on air pressure or propulsion. You can then use this information to come up with a new project idea.
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2nd grade is a great grade to be in. This is the year that your science education really starts to take off. This is also the year that you will be introduced to many fun and cool science demos like getting an egg into a jug, buoyancy demos, magnet demos and chemical reaction demos.
Cool science demos can address a number of science concepts. Popular 2nd grade science experiments often times explore science topics that relate to common items like pennies. Because of this, cleaning pennies science projects are very popular. These projects look at how tarnish on a penny, created from copper oxide, can be dissolved using an acid and salt. For example, you can use Pepsi to dissolve the tarnish off of a penny or you can use ketchup, which contains both vinegar (an acid) and salt.
Another type of fun 2nd grade science fair projects that you can expect to watch is the getting an egg into a jug experiment. In this experiment you will be using air pressure to suck a hard boiled egg into a small mouthed jug. While this is a very simple experiment, you need to have an adult to help you as it involves the use of matches.
Buoyancy is another science concept that you can expect to work with in your 2nd grade science class. Buoyancy demonstrations will show you have items with the same mass will have different buoyancies. For example, a piece of wood with a mass of 10 grams will float while a rock with a mass of 10 grams will sink.
Magnets will also be used for cool science demos in your 2nd grade class. The first magnet experiment or demo that you can try is an anti gravity experiment that uses a gravitron. Gravitrons use magnetic repulsion to levitate items. Other magnet experiments include identifying polarity and using magnets to create electricity.
 Cool science demos used for 2nd grade science fair projects can focus on a number of science concepts. The award winning Young Scientists Club Sets give 2nd graders lot of choices and various aspects of science. Choose a kit that interests your child. Each set has 3 kits included.
We have had school systems purchase several sets because each the teacher was able to divide the set between 3 groups of kids.
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Science fair projects on dating will help you to understand how people cue the opposite sex that they are either interested or not interested in developing a relationship. These psychology experiments will look at biochemical reactions, body language, word choices and eye contact and how they play a role in dating rituals. Feel free to use these experiment to inspire new projects.
Biochemical reactions in the brain caused people’s heart rates to sync up when they are physically attracted to one another. Science fair projects on dating can test this hypothesis. This is an advanced project that is better suited for high school or college students, however, middle school students can also complete this project.
Body language is the primary way people on a date communicate their interest to one another. This is an interesting hypothesis that science fair projects on dating can explore. To test this hypothesis you will need to go out into the field and observe people on dates. Friday and Saturday nights at local restaurants will be great places to find test subjects. Watch each couple to see what body language cues they use and try to eaves drop on what they say to one another. Did your predictions match the data that you collected?
Word choice is one way people on a date subconsciously signal that they are either interested or disinterested in their date. This is an interesting hypothesis that may shed new insight into the semantics of dating. To test this hypothesis you will need to listen to how people talk to one another during a first date. Then you will follow up with the couple a few weeks later to see if they are still together or if they decided not to pursue a relationship.
Eye contact is another common way that humans signal their interest in another person. To turn this information into a science fair project you will need to come up with a hypothesis. For example, your hypothesis can be that the more eye contact that people make with their date the more interested they are in that person. Your independent variable for this hypothesis will be the amount of eye contact the person makes and the dependent variable will be the level of interest the person has in their date.
Now it’s your turn to create science fair projects. Write a hypothesis that explores the realm of dating. Select some aspect of the ritual of dating. Then come up with a hypothesis, identify your independent and dependent variables and create an experiment to test this hypothesis. Analyze your data and draw your conclusions.
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