Science Projects by Subject Area
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Subject Area |
Grade |
Project Name |
Summary |
Earth Science |
3 |
Make A Volcano |
How to make a volcano out of paper-mache, an old box and a throw-away plastic bottle. |
Earth Science |
3 |
Erupting Volcano |
We take the paper-mache model and make it erupt with Baking Soda & Vinegar, Diet Coke & Mentos and Salt & Diet Soda. Great Fun! |
Electricity |
5 |
Apple Battery |
Make a battery out of an apple, a couple nails and a piece of wire |
Electricity |
1
*Note |
Battery Light |
Using a flashlight we all take for granted, this project helps young students start asking how common things around them work.
*Note – In the Texas C-SCOPE student expectations guidelines, this could also be used to satisfy TEA 4.5A for grade 4. |
Electricity |
5 |
Coin Battery |
Make a battery out of pocket change! |
Electricity |
5 |
Lemon Battery |
Make a battery out of a lemon, a couple nails and a piece of wire. |
Electricity |
5 |
Potato Battery |
Make a battery out of a potato, a couple nails and a piece of wire. |
Magnetism |
K |
Compass Needle Deflection |
Part of the “What a Compass Does” project below. |
Magnetism |
K |
What a Compass Does |
Teaches young children where North is and shows what a compass does in a fun classroom event. |
Magnetism |
K |
What a Magnet Attracts |
This project gives young students some “hands on” time, and shows we may be suprised to see what a magnet will really pick up. |
Magnetism |
2 |
How to Make a Compass |
How to make a compass from materials you have around the house. |
Magnetism |
2 |
How to Make a Magnet |
Can we make a magnet from things we might find in a desk drawer? This project helps young students understand magnetism by working with it |
Magnetism |
4 |
Compass Needle Deflection |
Part of the “How to Make an Electromagnet” project below. |
Magnetism |
4 |
How to Make an Electromagnet |
Starts connecting electricity and magnetism by using one to create the other. |
Electricity & Magnetism |
4 |
DIY Electric Train |
Combines electricity and magnetism to make an object move (homo-polar motor variation). |
Wind Power Project |
5 |
Wind Power Project |
Harness the power of the wind using PVC pipe and popsicle sticks! |