Q&A: Science Fair… Help!!! Ill give 20 points to the best answer?

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Question by Bai:): Science Fair… Help!!! Ill give 20 points to the best answer?

I need a Science fair project for an 8th grader. It doesn’t have to be hard, but it has to be not like something a 4th grader would do. Here are the guidelines:
No animals all… sorry!!!
Science Project Topics to Avoid Why
Any topic that boils down to a simple preference or taste comparison. For example, “Which tastes better: Coke or Pepsi?” Such experiments don’t involve the kinds of numerical measurements we want in a science fair project. They are more of a survey than an experiment.
Most consumer product testing of the “Which is best?” type. This includes comparisons of popcorn, bubblegum, make-up, detergents, cleaning products, and paper towels. These projects only have scientific validity if the Investigator fully understands the science behind why the product works and applies that understanding to the experiment. While many consumer products are easy to use, the science behind them is often at the level of a graduate student in college.
Any topic that requires people to recall things they did in the past. The data tends to be unreliable.
Effect of colored light on plants Several people do this project at almost every science fair. You can be more creative!
Effect of music or talking on plants Difficult to measure.
Effect of running, music, video games, or almost anything on blood pressure The result is either obvious (the heart beats faster when you run) or difficult to measure with proper controls (the effect of music).
Effect of color on memory, emotion, mood, taste, strength, etc. Highly subjective and difficult to measure.
Any topic that requires measurements that will be extremely difficult to make or repeat, given your equipment. Without measurement, you can’t do science.
Graphology or handwriting analysis Questionable scientific validity.
Astrology or ESP No scientific validity.
Any topic that requires dangerous, hard to find, expensive, or illegal materials. Violates the rules of virtually any science fair.
Any topic that requires drugging, pain, or injury to a live vertebrate animal. Violates the rules of virtually any science fair.
Any topic that creates unacceptable risk (physical or psychological) to a human subject. Violates the rules of virtually any science fair.
Any topic that involves collection of tissue samples from living humans or vertebrate animals. Violates the rules of virtually any science fair.

So, as you can see it is hard to find a good project.

Also, NO planes, or volcanoes.

The idea does not have to be original…
Also, please don’t give me a list of websites.. Give me ideas… and please explain them in some detail
and ill give 20 points to the best answer

Best answer:

Answer by Sukayna
what grade r u in??? im only in 7th!

What do you think? Answer below!

Comments

2 Responses to “Q&A: Science Fair… Help!!! Ill give 20 points to the best answer?”
  1. ann_svit says:

    I think you should go for an electromagnet.I did the same.I hope Physics topic is allowed in your case.Its simple.
    or you can go for creating electricity from lemons or potatoes.
    or demonstrating solar energy or wind energy..

  2. bettyb says:

    heres some website that should be of aid to you.

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