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Measure How a Material Performs Science Projects (16 results)

Measure the performance of materials during an experiment. Collect different types of data based on what the material should do, such as the height of a drop test for product packaging or Wi-Fi signal strength for a shielding material.

Can Cell Phones Survive a Drop Test?
Science Fair Project Idea
Engineering Design Process
Why do so many people use cell phone cases? Do cell phones really need the extra protection, or is it just because cases look fancy? In this engineering science project, you will test the durability of calculators instead of cell phones, find out if cases increase the durability of the device, and build some of your own cases that do! Read more
What Materials Can Block a Wi-Fi Signal?
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Have you ever suffered from poor Wi-Fi reception for your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Certain materials can actually block a Wi-Fi signal; do you think that could be part of your problem? In this science project, you will do an experiment to find out which materials cause the biggest drop in signal strength from a wireless router. Read more
Make Your Own Shampoo and Test How It Performs!
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Do you love it when your hair is nice and fresh? The key to keeping your hair nice and clean is to use a good shampoo. But with so many different products in the store, how do you know which one works best for you? In this science project, you will put a variety of shampoos to the test, including your own homemade organic shampoo recipes. Do you think these will perform better than a store-bought product? Read more
Cleaning Up Oil Spills
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Have you ever seen news coverage or other pictures of an oil spill in the ocean and wondered how all of that oil could be cleaned up? Oil spills can devastate wildlife by covering them with oil, and they can damage our precious water resources by contaminating them with oil. Part of the problem of dealing with oil spills is that the oil can be challenging to clean up. In this science project, you will test the absorptivity of different materials (called sorbents) to discover which ones are best… Read more
Which Is the Better Insulation Material?
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
You've probably noticed that the price of gasoline has been going up and up lately. Heating oil will probably cost more this winter than last winter, too. Using good insulation material is one way to conserve energy and save money. What insulation materials work better than others? Read more
Less Cowbell! The Unconstrained Truth About Constrained-Layer Damping
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Noise is everywhere. From the clanking of a cowbell to the din of the lunchroom, we are surrounded by noise. Sometimes there's no way to get away from it, but there is a way to deal with it—constrained-layer damping. By simply creating a layered sandwich of somewhat flexible materials, what was once a noisy cowbell can become a "noise blanket." This science fair project shows you how to transform a noisy piece of metal into a sound-muffling constrained-layer damper. You'll record the… Read more
How Does Packaging Affect the Ripening of Fruit?
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Why do different types of fruits come packaged in different ways? In this project, you will experiment with different ways of packaging fruit to see if it has an effect on the freshness of the fruit. Will a different kind of packaging allow the fruit to stay fresh longer? Read more
You Nailed It! Hammering Force for Different Types of Wood
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
How much force does it take to drive a nail through different types of wood? In this project you'll build a simple test apparatus to swing a hammer reproducibly so you can find out. Read more
Blocking RFID Readers from Reading your ID Card
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
If you've ever watched an adult pay for something by simply touching their credit card to a machine at a store, or you've done the same with a bus pass, you've seen an RFID tag in action. An RFID (Radio-Frequency IDentification) tag allows a card to be read by a computer from a short distance away. This is very convenient, but it also allows criminals to steal information about you. For instance, on the subway or the bus, someone standing next to you can use an RFID reader to access the data on… Read more
Alternative Sources for Paper Fiber
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
If you're interested in arts and crafts, you might like this project. It uses several alternative, renewable sources of fiber to make paper, and compares the resulting papers for strength and writing quality. Read more
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