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Science Fair Project IdeasPhysical Science: Energy Resources (5–6)

Renewable ResourcesDo plants grow best in sunlight, fluorescent light, incandescent light, or black light?

Do solar panels work using anything other than sunlight?

Which roofing material reflects the most sunlight?

Which design of solar oven works best, and why?

Does the number of panels on a solar oven affect how hot it gets?

Can you use the Sun’s energy to heat water?

How does the depth of a reservoir affect how much electricity a dam can produce?

Which waterwheel design produces the most turns?

Which blade design produces the fastest turns in a windmill?

Which sail design makes a toy sailboat move fastest?

Nonrenewable ResourcesWhat determines how much gasoline a car uses?

Do hybrid cars go as fast as gasoline-powered cars?

How does a family’s natural gas bill change during the year, and why?

LightDoes the amount of light increase if more and more flashlight beams are combined into one beam?

Do different brands of lightbulbs give off the same amount of light?

Do flashlights powered with AA batteries work longer than those that use C or D batteries?

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Science Fair Project Ideas

MoREPhysical Science: Energy Resources (5–6)

How much energy can you save by changing lightbulbs from incandescent to compact fluorescent?

Do higher wattage lightbulbs produce more heat?

Heat and Electricity Does the rate at which water heats up change if the water is placed in the microwave in a glass versus a plastic container?

What types of metals hold heat the longest?

Does salt water hold heat longer than tap water?

How long does it take different types of wood to burn?

Can friction be used to heat water?

Do potatoes, apples, lemons, or bananas conduct the most electricity?

Do you use more electricity by turning your computer off and on or by just leaving it on?

Do rechargeable batteries last as long as disposable batteries?

How much energy is needed to fully charge a rechargeable AA battery?

Do a flashlight’s batteries last longer if stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature?

Does the strength of an electromagnet change if different sizes of batteries are used to make it?