Project Ideas and Resources Internet Resources https://sciencebob.com/category/science-fair-ideas/ http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/ https://sciencebob.com/ http://www.education.com/science-fair/elementary-school+middleschool/computers+ engineering/ http://www.xmarks.com/s/site/www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/ http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/fair.html https://www.education.com/science-fair/middle-school/ https://www.education.com/science-fair/elementary-school/ https://www.education.com/science-fair/ http://www.sciencefairadventure.com/ Resource Copies Available by Request e-mail Mrs. Lewis ([email protected]) or visit room 183 ​ ​ Starting a Lemonade Stand Students work as entrepreneurs, develop a product, and market their product. Build a Windmill Students will design a windmill that has turning blades. It will be powered by wind. Build a Working Compass Students will build a simple working compass. (Can correlate with Mossby’s Magic ​ ​ Carpet Handbook ages 8 - 12) ​ Boston Tea Party Can you design and create a crate that will keep a tea bag dry for the longest period of time in a tub of cold water? Fairy Tales STEM Challenges (Great for kindergarten and first graders) ● Cinderella’s Gravity Carriage Challenge ○ Can you design a gravity carriage that can travel the farthest distance down a ramp without tipping over? ● Little Red’s Basket Challenge ○ Can you create a paper bag basket for Little Red Riding Hood that can hold the most weight? ● Snow Queen’s Tower Challenge ○ Can you build the tallest snowflake tower using only cardstock and tape? Minecraft STEM Challenges ● Create a Creeper Challenge ○ Can you create a Creeper that is as accurate as possible in the shortest amount of time? ● Build a Block Tower Challenge ○ Can you create the tallest block tower using the block sheets provided in exactly 45 minutes? ● Animal Pen Challenge ○ Can you construct an animal pen for a specific number of Minecraft animals? ● Minecraft Blocks Challenge ○ Can you create a set of ten accurate Minecraft blocks? ● Capture a Creeper Challenge ○ Can you build your own Creeper trap from the allowed materials? Greek Mythology STEM Challenges ● Column Construction Challenge ○ Can you build the strongest column using only a sheet of paper and two index cards? ● Cardboard Marble Maze Challenge ○ Can you build a cardboard marble maze in a box lid using found materials? ● Broken Pottery Challenge (fourth grade, this would be GREAT!) ​ ​ ​ ○ Can you rebuild the broken pottery as completely as possible using liquid glue? ● Mythical Monster Model Challenge(fourth grade, this would be GREAT!) ​ ​ ​ ○ Can you create one of the mythical monsters of Greek mythology? ● Trojan Horse Model Challenge (fourth grade, this would be GREAT!) ​ ​ ​ ○ Can you build a Trojan Horse model using found materials that will roll the farthest distance down a ramp? Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone STEM Challenges ● Gringott’s Cart Track Challenge ○ Can you build a marble cart track using cardboard tubes that has a total track length of at least three feet? ● Make a Magic Wand Challenge ○ Can you create a magic wand that measures exactly 11 inches in length? ● Build a Broomstick Challenge ○ Can you create a broomstick using only natural materials found outside? ● Create a Quidditch Pitch Challenge ○ Can your group create an accurate scale model of a Quidditch pitch using descriptions in the book? ● Golden Snitch Launcher Challenge ○ Can you create a golden snitch from paper and tape and then launch it the farthest distance? ● Design a Dragon Challenge ○ Can you create the longest, jointed tube dragon in 40 minutes? .