Science Project
Science Project Idea Sheet
Directions:
There are 11 science categories to choose from when selecting a science project. Each category is listed with a
definition and two examples.
Fill out 10 project ideas you will be interested in doing. You do not have to fill out all 33
lines.
1. Behavioral
and Social Sciences
Definition:
the study of human behavior in society
a) ÒNegative
Body Language: Does it guarantee
you will be ignored?Ó
b) ÒDo
Extracurricular Activities Correlate with a StudentÕs GPA?Ó
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
2.
Biochemistry
Definition:
the study of chemical reactions in living things
a) ÒHow Does
Light Affect Proteins Involved in Photosynthesis?Ó
b) ÒVitamin
C Retention of Citrus FruitÓ
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
3. Botany
Definition:
the study of plants
a) ÒEffects
of Fertilizers on Radish GrowthÓ
b) ÒWhich
Plant Grows Best with Hydroponics?Ó
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
4. Chemistry
Definition:
the study of chemicals and their reactions
a) ÒAcidity
of TeaÓ
b) ÒDo Sugar
Solutions Change LightÕs Polarization?Ó
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
5. Earth and Space
Sciences
Definition:
the study of the earth or space
a) ÒHarmonic
Resonance of BuildingsÓ
b) ÒGPS
AccuracyÓ
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
6. Engineering
Definition:
the application of science to the design and construction of machines,
devices, etc. The results of
an scientific experiment should be used to create a new, better design.
a) ÒEffect
of Weight Placement on Bridge DesignÓ
b) ÒDoes
Wing Length Affect Flight Time?Ó
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
7. Environmental
Sciences
Definition:
the study of physical, chemical, and biotic factors and how they affect
living things
a) ÒOil
Spill Clean-upÓ
b) ÒEffects
of Fertilizers on Our OceansÓ
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
8. Medicine and Health
Definition:
the study of human health and medicine
a) ÒLung
Capacity vs. Wind InstrumentsÓ
b) ÒIs it
Safe to Breath Second-Hand Smoke?Ó
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
9. Microbiology
Definition:
the study of microscopic forms of life (bacteria, protists, fungi)
a) ÒWhich
Beach has the Most Bacteria?Ó
b) ÒWhich
Foods are Most Susceptible to Mold Growth?Ó
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
10. Physics
Definition:
the study of matter and energy in the fields of mechanics, acoustics,
optics, heat, electricity, magnetism, radiation, atomic structure, and nuclear
phenomena
a) ÒBottle
Rocket AccelerationÓ
b) ÒEffect
of Size and Shape on Speaker VolumeÓ
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
11. Zoology
Definition:
the study of animals and what keeps them living
a)
ÒBreathing Rates of Aquatic and Air BreathersÓ
b) ÒWhich is
the Best Tunneling Soil for Harvest Ants?Ó
c) ___________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________
Other categories not listed:
12. Computer Science
13. Mathematics