Shipwrecks, Maybe?

[LaurGar]

Uh, I have a science fair coming up in my middle school, and I really don't know what to do. I want to do something with shipwrecks or devastating events, (I know it sounds gruesome, but I really am interested by that,) but my teacher wants to do something that involves an experiment. It has to be something good, because she expects a lot; I'm in honors 8th grade science, which would really affect my grade. Help!

[deleted-70091]

Hi! You should check out our Project Ideas page https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... l?From=Tab. This page has ideas for tons of projects. We can think more about the shipwrecks, if you would like. You want to think of what you find interesting about them (and can do an experiment with). Try to brainstorm some ideas by reading about research being down on shipwrecks, for example weather that leads to shipwrecks or ways to detect shipwreck ruins in water. To find research on shipwrecks just use google.

Let us know what you decide!

Jenny

[LaurGar]

Thanks! But I found that the things that came up on the search for the science project involved things that I don't know if I could do. I came up with sun flares and how to measure light pollution with a camera. I just wish they had something a little better, like, I don't know, Action Packed! Sorry if I come across too hard. I like very hard, filled with excitement sort of things. Or at least funny and very interesting. That would work too. I will research shipwrecks though, and find out as much as I can, to see if I could create an experiment or something. A model would most likely work, if I could model the conditions on an ocean or lake.
P.S. Here's an interesting fact: did you know there are 2000 shipwrecks in Lake Erie alone?
Thanks!

[amyC]

Hi LaurGar - I would recommend that you answer the questions in the Topic Selection Wizard and see what projects the Wizard suggests for you. The Wizard will take into account your grade, your timeline (how much time before your project is due), and your interests to help find a project you might really enjoy.

You can reach the Wizard here: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... gister.php

Amy
Science Buddies

[deleted-72052]

Hi LauGar -
Severe weather and it's impact on shipwrecks is a very interesting and timely subject. Let me suggest that you go to the National Weather service at NOAA at the following URL: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/. There are a bunch of topics under the map of the US. Also on the left hand side of the page there are links to additional resources. I'm sure you will be able to find an interesting topic and even get resources to move ahead with your project. Good Luck.