19 Knock-Out Ideas for the 10th Grade Science Fair

Things are getting serious now! Tenth grade science projects include working with the periodic table, atomic theory, radiation, chemical bonds, and many more complex and reactive concepts. The fair is the time to show off what you've learned, impress your classmates and teachers, and possibly win the grand prize!

So here is a list of science projects with our most explosive and energetic ideas to inspire you to get your mad scientist vibes on!

1. Groovy Airplane

Do you know the dimples on the outside of a golf ball? What if we added grooves like that on airplane wings. Would this reduce the turbulence and resistance during flight? Make your own miniature airplane with a wood frame and airfoils. Make dimples in the wings that mimic those in a golf ball, and take it out for a flight. Record your results and see if your hypothesis was correct.

Learn more: Google Science Fair

2. Alginate Farming

With rising environmental issues such as droughts and land shortage, a biological fair project is a good option for you. Alginate in gel form helps control the water-release rate, conserving water and distributing it with less evaporation to help in places where there is drought. Find some and try out this experiment in a plant bed with control plants and plants with alginate to see the impact on seedling germination.

Learn more: Google Science Fair

3. Density of Vegetables

Have you ever bobbed for apples? This simple science experiment has a practical application to determine the density of various fruits and veggies. Pick up some of your favorites, a pan, a jar, and a stove burner, and get testing. Put the jar in the pan and fill the jar with water. Place your veggie/fruit in the jar and see if it sinks or floats and record the correlation between density.

Learn more: Education.com

4. Cardboard Solar Lamp

Solar energy is clean and plentiful in many parts of the world and using more solar energy can reduce the negative impact of energy consumption. This science project uses recycled cardboard and a few other basic art supplies, as well as some electronic parts. The final product should be chargeable by the sun, as well as rechargeable with a dc adapter.

Learn more: Instructables

5. Wet and Dry Worms

This is some science for kids who like creepy crawlers! It's very simple using basic materials: a pot of wet soil, a pot of dry soil, and some worms. Put the same amount of worms in each pot, watch and record their tunneling patterns to see if one soil type is easier to maneuver through than the other.

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6. Bottle Rockets

This is one of those classic science experiments that always makes an impact. Building a homemade bottle rocket using STEM concepts as well as some common household ingredients like colored vinegar and baking soda. Follow the instructions for assembly and get creative with the decoration, then it's time to launch!

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7. Sparkly Soap Against Germs

This kitchen science experiment only needs 4 amazing ingredients, a tray, water, soap, and glitter. The glitter is acting like "germs", so when the water and dish soap combine, the glitter moves away from the soap. Try this more than once using more or less soap to see how the glitter with dish soap reacts.

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8. Cell Phone Radiation

This science fair experiment will measure cell phone radiation to see if the energy transfer is at levels dangerous to humans. Find an RF meter and test your smartphone and other electronic devices to see which emits the most radiation and if your cell phone leak is strong enough to cause damage next to your pillow.

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9. Fuel-less Cars

Tenth-grade students are starting to learn how to drive and think about cars. Now is a good time to test out electric forms of travel and see if we can engineer more environmentally safe means of travel for the future. This fair engineering challenge needs some materials you can pick up at a hardware store. Follow the instructions and see if your electric car can go!

Learn more: Super Science Fair Projects

10. How Different Drinks Effect Bladder

This edible experiment lets you be creative with what liquids you choose to test. Some options are bottled water, coffee, Gatorade, or juice. Have a set time limit for consumption of the liquid and measure how much urine is produced at the end of the time. Record your results and use the bathroom when necessary!

Learn more: Super Science Fair Projects

11. Speed of Light: Air vs. Water

This experiment measures to see if the speed of light is affected by the medium it's traveling through. The speed and direction of light movement is called its velocity, so to measure this we need some materials. The types of materials and procedures for this experiment can be found in the link.

Learn more: Education.com

12. The Power of Citrus

This cool science experiment uses some of our favorite foods, fruit! Pick up a variety of fruits from your local market (Including some citrus ones) and hook them up to an LED light with a multimeter to see which fruit produces the most electricity. Out of the 5 lemon-powered lights seemed to work the best!

Learn more: Super Science Fair Projects

13. Homerun Hitters

This science fair project involves watching baseball games and collecting data on players' streaks and slumps. Many sports fans and commentators talk about streaks in baseball when a player is consistently doing well and is unlikely to mess up. Is this possible to predict or are these coincidences? Use the scientific method and find out!

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14. Ocean Currents

This DIY science experiment uses food coloring to make colored water, so we can see how ocean currents happen in diluted solutions. The properties of surface water depend on the temperature of the water being mixed together. Currents are a combination of water from various sources, so this experiment is great for your 10th grade science class.

Learn more: Life Over CS

15. Bird Beak Investigations

Why do birds have beaks, and why are they all different shapes and sizes? For this simple science experiment, you will need a few types of materials that behave like the beak of different bird species. Spoons, straws, chopsticks for the beaks, some liquids, and small objects mimicking the food. Use the imitation beaks and try to pick up various possible bird foods to see which work best and give reasons why.

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16. Wind-Powered Energy

Ever want to construct your own windmill to see how kinetic energy works? You can build your own using various types of organic material (mostly wood and cardboard) and watch it move with the air streams. This project is sure to show off your engineering skills and might even win you the 10th grader prize.

Learn more: Pak Science Club

17. Moon Phases

This edible earth science experiment can use everyday foods, they just have to be round. This example uses Oreos, but you can use crackers, veggie slices, or whatever floats your boat! Impress your classmates with a detailed explanation of the moon phases as well as some delicious food samples to win over the judges.

Learn more: Optics Central

18. Room Heater

This 10th grade science project can be done in your classroom lab or at home and will explain how energy conversion works while lowering your utility bills. An engineering project can be difficult to assemble, but the final project will make it onto your classroom STEM poster!

Learn more: Pak Science Club

19. Natural Antibiotics vs. Synthetic Antibiotics

Can we boost our immune system and fight off bad bacteria as good as a natural antibiotic, or do synthetic medicines work better? Put both antibiotics in petri dishes with some e.coli and see which kills the bad bacteria the quickest.

Learn more: Education.com

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