Self-directed study that impresses your teacher! Recommended independent science study ideas for 6th graders
Independent science study can be a fun adventure for kids! Here, we introduce recommended independent science study themes for sixth graders that might even earn praise from teachers.
When you explore freely, learning becomes much more enjoyable.
Observe the nature around you, try simple experiments, and experience the joy of discovering all kinds of things.
As your interest in nature and science grows, it’s also fun to share what you’ve learned with friends and family.
Please use this as a reference and let’s jump together into the exciting world of science!
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Self-directed learning that impresses teachers! Recommended self-study science ideas for 6th graders (71–80)
Historical research of the area where you live
Some of you may be struggling to find a topic even though you want to do research.
In such cases, it might be a good idea to study the history of the area where you live.
The park you usually play at may have an unexpected past, and a building you’ve never paid attention to might actually be historically significant.
Searching online is convenient, but asking local residents or visiting the library can make the process feel more immersive and enjoyable.
As a variation, you could also look into the history of your school.
Binchotan charcoal battery
This is an experiment to turn binchotan charcoal into a battery and confirm that electricity is being generated.
Wrap the binchotan in tissue paper, pour salt water over it, and then wrap it with aluminum foil, leaving a little bit of the charcoal exposed—your battery is complete.
Once it’s done, connect it to a small light bulb or a sound-making device to check whether electricity is being produced.
Many people may wonder why binchotan turns into a battery through this process, so studying the reason will deepen your scientific knowledge.
It also sounds interesting to learn about other things that can be turned into batteries and about substances that conduct electricity.
Let’s observe the reflection of light
How about doing an independent study observing the properties of light? In elementary school science classes, you probably do experiments to confirm light reflection, but let’s dig deeper into that for your project.
Shine a flashlight inside a box to check the direction the light travels, place a mirror, and observe the angles of reflection.
It could also be interesting to compare the flashlight’s brightness with the number of reflections.
Unbreakable soap bubble
Let’s add a scientific twist to soap bubbles—often seen as something kids enjoy—and aim for higher-quality bubbles.
Soap bubbles are usually thought to pop quickly, so we’ll consider how to solve that problem.
By making adjustments like mixing in liquid laundry starch/glue, the bubble solution becomes more durable.
It could be fun to try other ingredients too and aim for even stronger bubbles.
By experimenting with different formulas, you might discover your own ultimate, strongest soap bubbles.
Research and summarize about typhoons
You learn about weather changes and typhoons in fifth-grade science, right? In that case, how about researching typhoons more deeply and putting together a report? Specifically, you could look into how typhoons form and where they come from, where they move to and what happens to them in the end.
There’s still a lot we don’t know about typhoons.
You could also investigate the strength of typhoons and the damage they cause, and use that information for disaster preparedness.
That would make your independent research even more meaningful.
Comparing how salt and sugar dissolve in water
In connection with the way substances dissolve, which is studied in 5th-grade science, let’s compare how salt and sugar dissolve in water.
For the same amount of water, which dissolves more—salt or sugar? Also, as the water temperature increases, how does the amount that dissolves change for salt and for sugar? Summarize the results you obtain through experiments in a report.
In addition to salt and sugar, look for other substances that dissolve well in water, substances that dissolve better when the water temperature is raised, and substances whose solubility does not change much even when the water temperature is increased.
Summer stargazing
If you’re going to do it, why not try something you can only do in summer? Observing summer constellations is a classic and highly recommended idea! Since the subject is space, the more you research, the more new knowledge you’ll gain.
What stars make up each constellation, who discovered it and where, the origin of its name, and the myths associated with it—you might even find there’s too much to cover in just one summer.
For your final elementary school independent research project, go big and create a masterpiece! By the way, summer constellations include Sagittarius, Scorpius, and Cygnus, among others!
