Science Project Ideas by Dylan Peters https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject Here are some ideas for your variable project. Each will have a question, basic materials, and variables. en-us 2016-11-01 11:54:46 UTC 2016-12-20 14:23:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png How does the type of paper affect how far your plane will fly? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134435051 Materials: Construction Paper, Computer Paper, Card Stock
Independent Variable: Type of Paper
Dependent Variable: Distance
Constants: Size of Paper, How You Fold the Plane]]> 2016-11-01 11:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134435051 How does the amount of salt in the water affect the amount of passengers a boat can hold? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134435897 Materials: Small Paper Cup, Basins, Water, Salt, Measuring Cup, Pennies
Independent Variable: The Amount of Salt
Dependent Variable: The Amount of Passengers
Constants: Amount of Water, Size of Cup, Placement of Pennies]]> 2016-11-01 12:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134435897 How does the weight of the ball affect how far it can fly? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134448848 Materials: Ping Pong Ball, Golf Ball, Nerf Ball, Catapult
Independent Variable: Weight of Ball
Dependent Variable: Distance
Constants: Catapult, Amount Pulled Back]]> 2016-11-01 12:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134448848 What brand of paper towels is most absorbant?  tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134467991 Materials: Water, Bin, Paper Towels, Graduated Cylinder
Independent Variable: Brand of Paper Towel
Dependent Variables: Water Absorbed
Constants: Size of Paper Towel]]> 2016-11-01 13:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134467991 Does the type of Vinegar affect the chemical reaction to baking soda? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134469483 Materials: Apple Cider Vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar, Distilled White Vinegar, Measuring Cup, Baking Soda
Independent Variable: Types of Vinegar
Dependent Variable: Reaction (Balloon)
Constant: Amount of Baking Soda, Amount of Vinegar, Type of Bottle]]> 2016-11-01 13:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134469483 How does light affect the growth of a plant? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134471124 Materials: Plant, Window, Closet
Independent Variable: Amount of Light
Dependent Variable: Growth of Plant
Constant: Type of Plant, Amount of Water]]> 2016-11-01 13:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134471124 What brand of popcorn is the most efficient? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134486875 Materials: 3 Brands of Popcorn, Microwave
Independent Variable: Brands of Popcorn
Dependent Variable: The Amount of Kernals Leftover
Constant: Time in Microwave, Microwave Power
Tip: To ensure a controlled experiment, please let microwave cool down (about 10-15 minutes) in between each session.]]> 2016-11-01 14:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134486875 How does the length of the string affect how many times a pendulum will swing? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134488926 Materials: String, Pennies, Paper Clip
Independent Variable: Length of String
Dependent Variable: Number of Swings
Constants: Amount of Pennies, Height]]> 2016-11-01 14:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134488926 How does the weight of the Frisbee affect how the distance it will travel? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134490049 Materials: Frisbee, Pennies, Tape
Independent Variable: Weight of Frisbee
Dependent Variable: Distance it Flies
Constant: Size of Frisbee]]> 2016-11-01 14:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134490049 What liquid will keep an apple from browning? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134513374 Materials: Apple, Cup, Vinegar, Lemon Juice, Milk, Baking Soda
Independent Variable: Type of Liquid
Dependent Variable: The Effect on the Apple
Constant: The Amount of Liquid, Type of Apple]]> 2016-11-01 15:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134513374 How does the temperature of water affect the growth of a plant? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134514444 Materials: Cold Water, Hot Water, Plants
Independent Variable: The Temperature of the Water
Dependent Variable: The Height of the Plant
Constants: Amount of Water, Type of Plant]]> 2016-11-01 15:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134514444 What type of yogurt freezes the fastest? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134575185 Materials: Greek Yogurt, Plain Yogurt, Fat Free Yogurt
Independent Variable: Type of Yogurt
Dependent Variable: Time it Takes to Freeze
Constant: Temperature]]> 2016-11-01 17:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134575185 How does weight affect the distance a Hotwheels car can travel? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134575857 Materials: Hotwheels Car, Track, Tape, Pennies
Independent Variable: Weight of Car
Dependent Variable: Hotwheels Track
Constants: ]]> 2016-11-01 17:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134575857 Does the size of the cookie affect how long it takes to bake? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134596688 Materials: Oven, Cookie Recipe Supplies
Independent Variable: The Size of the Cookie
Dependent Variable: The Time is Takes to Bake
Constant: Recipe, Temperature]]> 2016-11-01 18:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134596688 What brand of sponge is the most absorbant? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134598506 Materials: Sponges, Basin, Water
Independent Variable: Brand of Sponges
Dependent Variable: Water Absorbed
Constant: Size of Sponge]]> 2016-11-01 18:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134598506 Which fabric is the best for a raincoat? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134600179 Materials: Different Types of Fabric (Wool, Leather, Nylon, Rubber, etc.), Water
Independent Variable: Type of Fabric
Dependent Variable: How dry the fabric stays
Constant: Amount of Water]]> 2016-11-01 18:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134600179 Does the size of the wheel affect the distance a car goes? tamaquastem https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134600991 Materials: K'NEX Car (Or Other), Different Size Tires, Ramp
Independent Variable: Size of the Tires
Dependent Variable: Distance Traveled
Constants: Build of Car, Height of Ramp]]> 2016-11-01 18:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tamaquastem/VariablesProject/wish/134600991