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Hapeville Middle School
Science Fair
Why Do a Science Fair Project?
 Science Fairs teach you how to find answers.
 Remember to submit your topic in the form of a
question.
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Can natural dyes be used to color eggs?
How can a mixture of salt and pepper be separated?
How can a solution of oil and water be separated?
How does the freezing and thawing of ice in the winter
cause cement to crack?
What causes a tsunami to happen?
How can tsunamis be tracked/predicted?
How do scientists start a project?
 Scientists begin a project the exact same way
all learning begins, with a question. Use the
Scientific Method.
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Define the problem.
Find a purpose.
Write a hypothesis.
Develop a procedure.
Analyze results.
Draw a conclusion.
Additional Science Fair Topics
 Are human mouths cleaner or dirtier than the mouths
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of dogs or cats?
How can metal ships float on water?
Can people really taste the difference between tap
water and bottled water?
What makes holes in bread?
In what ways can you find out if different types of
music increase a person’s ability to concentrate?
Does the same substance that makes grass green
also make leaves green?
Do plants lose water through their leaves?
More Science Fair Topics
 Are the vitamins humans use good for plants?
 Which type of breath mint leaves your mouth feeling
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cooler?
Do bright colors help us remember things better?
Why can’t you see stars during the day?
How can the strength of recycled paper be improved?
What is the best way to remove ice from a car’s
windshield once it has formed?
How does an increase in temperature impact how
quickly materials are dissolved?
Reminder
 Volcanoes are NOT allowed in this science
fair.
 “How much popcorn do you really get from
each bag?” will not be allowed as a topic.
 Formulate good middle school projects.
 Have fun and do your best!!!