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Below is a list of the science fair project ideas using the Scratch programming language.

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Customize Your Own Drum Set!
Customize Your Own Drum Set!
Difficulty
Time Required Long (2-4 weeks)
Prerequisites You must have access to a computer with an Internet connection.
Material Availability You will need to purchase a PicoBoard. See the Materials and Equipment list for details.
Cost Average ($50 - $100)
Safety No issues

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to? Hip hop, rap, classical, techno, or electronic? Do you know what most of them have in common? They rely on a drumbeat to provide tempo and depth to the sound. You might think of a drum as simply a large round vessel with a membrane covering that musicians strike with a drumstick, but musicians can create a synthesized drumbeat with an electronic keyboard or with electronic drums. In this science… Read more
Create Your Own Chemistry Color-analysis Tools
Create Your Own Chemistry Color-analysis Tools
Difficulty
Time Required Long (2-4 weeks)
Prerequisites A course in chemistry is a prerequisite. Some familiarity with electronics would be helpful, but is not required. This is an advanced science project, so you will have to do a lot of independent, creative problem solving as you work through the steps of the procedure.
Material Availability You will need to purchase some items online. See the Materials and Equipment list for details.
Cost Average ($50 - $100)
Safety Always wear gloves and safety goggles when working with chemicals. The iodine solution formed in the procedure will stain skin and clothes, so should be handled carefully. Adult supervision is recommended.

The Briggs-Rauscher (BR) chemical reaction is often used in chemical demonstrations because of its dramatic color changes. When the chemicals are mixed together, the clear solution turns amber, then dark blue, and then fades to clear again. The cycle repeats 10 or more times. Although the chemistry is complicated, the reaction is easy to set up and run in your kitchen. The goal of this science project is to build a device that can capture the… Read more
Power Play: How Does Animation Timing Affect Your Perception of Game Action?
Power Play: How Does Animation Timing Affect Your Perception of Game Action?
Difficulty
Time Required Average (6-10 days)
Prerequisites None
Material Availability To do this science fair project, you will need to download and install a free program, called Scratch. See the Experimental Procedure for more details.
Cost Very Low (under $20)
Safety No issues

"Pow!" Wow, what an awesome punch that character has! Ever wondered what goes into making a punch look good in a video game? Or any other character motion sequence, for that matter? Try this science fair project for a firsthand look at how art and timing can create memorable game action. Read more
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