ACA Middle School Science Fair

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Racers

Ramp propelled or self propelled


Speed
Distance

Modifications
Graphing
Charting
Tables
Math
Research
Reflections
Technique 
Straight lines
Size
Weight
Use of Class Time
The following are only examples there are many different ways of doing this. It is best to do the research and decide which one is the best for you. You will have to build an example. You must Test the first example record data, take pictures and modify. Depending on grade level how many changes/modifications you will need to make.
Self Propelled example
Ramp Example

Launchers/ Trebuchet

Tennis Ball Toss - styrofoam works just as well as wood and is easier to move around and cut


Accuracy 
Distance

Modifications
Graphing
Charting
Tables
Math
Research
Reflections
Technique
Speed
Size
Weight added or removed
Use of class time
The following are only examples there are many different ways of doing this. It is best to do the research and decide which one is the best for you. You will have to build an example. You must Test the first example record data, take pictures and modify. Depending on grade level how many changes/modifications you will need to make.
Speed = Distance Traveled          Meter
                Time of Travel            Seconds


Distance = Position Stopped          
                   Position Start            


Accuracy = Position Landed/Hit         
                           Target