Science Projects
8th Grade Science Projects
Bottle Rocket Project - this is an in-class project. The objective of this project is for the students to build a rocket that will maximize flight time. The goal is to apply the knowledge gained through labs in the Motion and forces unit. Students will use an assortment of materials but the main part of the rocket will be a 1 liter bottle, which will be propelled in the air using a combination of water and compressed air.
Balloon Powered Car Project - this is an in-class project. Materials are gathered from home to build a car powered by only two balloons. The Objective of this project is for the students to build the fastest balloon powered car. The goal is to apply what we've learned about Motion, Forces, and Energy by building a balloon car that minimizes friction and drag and maximizes applied force. We will then analyze the Motion and the forces affecting the cars. The biggest challenge is the actual construction of the car. You will run in to some technical issues (car turns, ballon drags on ground, parts fall off your car, or it just doesn't work at all!) that will require more collaboration with your group to solve. Click HERE to go to the Balloon Powered Car Project Document
Boat Construction Project - This is an in-class project. Topic focuses are: Experiment Design, experiment procedures, trials, data collection, data analysis, data representation, scientific method, volume, density, mass, and buoyant force. The question we will be attempting to answer as a class is: Which boat design will create the most buoyant force? You will need to be patient, careful, and attentive to detail. Click HERE to go to the Boat Project Document