If you're interested in object motion and like taking mechanical objects apart to see how they work, then it sounds like you'd be interested in applied mechanics. Check out one of the Project Ideas below and you could find the science fair project you're looking for. Here are a few of the topics that are covered:
Which Simple Machines Do I Use the Most?
When you think of a machine, you probably think of computers or robots. But what if I told you that machines have been around for centuries? Would you believe me? Try this experiment to see which of these simple machines you use around your house. You might even use some of them everyday!
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Time is Money
How many times have you heard from your parents: "Clean up your room!" or "Don't forget to unload the dishwasher!" By applying principles of industrial engineering and time management, you can speed through your chores and have more time to kick back and relax.
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There's a Machine in My Toy Box!
"What?! Many of my toys are also machines?" That's right—simple machines! Simple machines are everywhere! Under your feet when you climb stairs, in your hand when you use a utensil to eat your dinner, even in your arm when you throw a ball. Come visit this science fair project and explore the six types of simple machines. Find out how many are hiding under the hinged lid (yes,
another simple machine) of your toy box!
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Rubber Bands for Energy
If you've ever been shot with a rubber band then you know it has energy in it, enough energy to smack you in the arm and cause a sting! How can the energy of a rubber band be put to work? In this experiment you will find out how the stretching of a rubber band affects the amount of energy that springs out of it.
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Slinking Slinkies
Want to do a project with a toy your parents, or even grandparents, might have played with? Slinkies are fun toys that also make great science fair projects. In this experiment you can build an inclined plane to compare the walking speed of Slinky to Slinky Jr.
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Veggie Snap! Modifying Bending Stresses in a Flexible Rod
Have you ever broken a fishing rod? Or seen a treetop bend over and touch the ground (or even snap off) during an ice storm? These are examples of the effect of bending stresses on flexible rods. There are scientists who actually study this phenomenon and discover ways to prevent breakage, which leads to stronger fishing rods, building materials, car parts, and more. In this science project, you'll explore the bending stresses in flexible rods by testing asparagus stalks.
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Soda Straw Robot Simulator
Robots come in many shapes and sizes. Everything from the Mars Rover to a toy dinosaur is a well planned machine designed to suit its purpose. In this experiment you will test different robot designs with an online simulator. How will each robot design respond?
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Gears-Go-Round!
Music boxes, bicycles, and clocks all have one thing in common: GEARS! You might say that gears make the world turn, since they are in so many mechanical instruments. How do they work and how do you know which gears to use? Find out in this simple experiment.
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It's All in the Wrist: Moving Water with the Archimedes Screw Pump
Amaze your friends and family by moving water with just a few turns of your wrist! Nope, it's not a magic trick. It's simply an Archimedes screw. In this science project, you will build a very simple pump, called an Archimedes screw, to transfer water from a low-lying location to a higher location.
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Take the Sally Ride Science TOYchallenge!
Doesn't working as a toy designer sound like the coolest job ever? You might be surprised at how much brain power it really takes. In this science fair project, you'll get to try your hand at combining fun with function. You and your small team will get to design your own entry that teaches, demonstrates, or tests a scientific concept for the Sally Ride TOYchallenge!
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