Science Fair Topics - Moore Public Schools



Possible Science Fair Topic List

Here are some ideas for projects. Please expand on these or find your own.

1. What is the best way to keep cut flowers the longest

2. Does the color of light used on plants affect how well they grow?

3. Does having worms in soil help plants grow faster?

4. Can plants grow in pots if they are sideways or upside down?

5. How much weight can the surface tension of water hold?

6. Does the presence of detergent in water affect plant growth?

7. If you shake up different kinds or brands of soft drinks (e.g., carbonated), will they all spew the same amount?

8. Are night insects attracted to lamps because of heat or light?

9. Which type of water contains the lowest amount of chlorine?

10. Do different types of knots affect the breaking strength of a rope?

11. What type of insulation holds in heat the best?

12. Does temperature affect the maximum size you can inflate a balloon?

13. What type of insulation protects an egg the best?

14. How does the presence of a medication in water affect the survivability of Daphnia?

15. Does the presence of de-icer salt affect the movement behavior of earthworms?

16. Does the bounciness of a golf ball relate to its ability to be hit a long distance?

17. Does the species of wood affect the rate at which it burns? Its heat output?

18. Does the mass of a baseball bat relate to the distance the baseball travels?

19. What household waste materials might be used to filter water? Examples of materials you might try would include banana peels and coffee grounds.

20. Can you use a household water filter to remove flavor or color from other liquids?

21. How permanent are permanent markers? What solvents (e.g., water, alcohol, vinegar, and detergent solution) will remove the ink? Do different brands/types of markers produce the same results?

22. Electrical charges in Fruits or Vegetables.

23. Heat & Evaporation – create an insulation “box” to compare light bulb wattage.

24. Does cooking food destroy its potential vitamin level?

Source for other ideas



Science projects that have to do with math and statistics have less competition at the fair.

Human, bacteria, mold, and animal experiments will not be able to be considered for district science fair but will be graded

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