What are some sixth grade experiments that have won first place in the Science Fair?

Question

What are some sixth grade experiments that have won first place in the Science Fair?

Answer 1

I've judged a few science fairs, so here's my tip - it's not the project that wins, it's the student.  For example, I recently judged a fair containing the following two projects: an investigation of the amount and type of bacteria found all over the house (involving use of a college bio lab, thanks to professor mommy) and 'which cup keeps coffee hot longer - styrofoam or ceramic'? involving a couple of cups, a microwave, and a thermometer.  But the kid doing the bacteria project had no clue about controls, variables, or what her graphs meant, while the cup girl did.  And she won - by a long shot.

Answer 2

What are the anatomical, physiological and cellular similarities and differences between a select group of animals and humans?

Answer 3

I think that if you are looking for a winning project, asking for projects that have won in the past is probably not a guarantee for you.

My suggestion is that you find a project that will be easy for you to understand thoroughly.  The two things that make the biggest impression are:

1.  Has the student done a careful job carrying out the steps of his/her experiment?

2.  Is the student able to explain (with some conviction) what each part of the experiment means, and what the implications are?

Find a project that you feel comfortable with, and make it your goal to know it inside and out.

For some project ideas, most any of these will give you a great opportunuty to excel:

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fa...

Good luck!