[Middle School Students] Easy One-Day Science Projects and Crafts Ideas
Have you already decided on your summer vacation independent research project? It’s easy to panic when you feel you have to do it but don’t have much time.
For junior high school students like that, here are some simple research and craft ideas you can complete in a day.
Once you gather the necessary materials, you can start right away! For example, there are experiments using everyday items and fun crafts you can make.
If you enjoy it, you’ll finish in no time.
After the experiment, write up your summary and reflections in a report.
That’s the most important part of the project.
Start thinking about it early so you can enjoy your summer vacation!
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[Middle School] Easy One-Day Science Project and Craft Ideas (71–80)
Binchotan charcoal battery
This is an experiment to turn binchotan charcoal into a battery.
Prepare binchotan charcoal, aluminum foil, saltwater, and paper towels.
Wrap the binchotan in a paper towel, pour saltwater over it, and then wrap it with aluminum foil.
When you connect a motor to it, the motor starts running.
As the aluminum foil dissolves in the saltwater, electrons are generated.
The air within the binchotan receives these electrons, creating an electric current.
It would be good to compile a report explaining the role of each step and how the electricity is generated.
Research the measures and history of defending castles from enemies
There are castles from the Sengoku period all over Japan.
They are packed with the wisdom and ideas of people from that time, featuring structures that made them hard to attack and many ingenious designs that made it easier to defeat invading enemies.
Go visit a castle, observe these features firsthand, and put your findings together in a report.
It might take a little time, but you can do it while sightseeing, so it’s a research project you can enjoy as you go!
Make wartime camp food from the Sengoku period
Hoto is famous as a field ration associated with Takeda Shingen, but it could be fun to look into what other kinds of field rations existed as well! Then, try making and tasting the ones you like, analyze why they were popular as field rations, and compile your findings into a report.
By properly writing it up as a report, cooking can become a solid independent research project too!
[Middle School] Easy One-Day Independent Research & Craft Ideas (81–90)
The Marble That Won’t Come Out
If you’re looking for an easy, hands-on science project, the “Unremovable Marble” is a great pick.
In this project, you’ll use the properties of wood to make a mysterious toy.
Wood becomes soft when soaked in water, and if you insert a marble into the wood at that time, it won’t come out once the wood dries.
When you see it in its dry state, it looks absolutely impossible to have put the marble in, so enjoy making it and look forward to everyone’s reactions when you reveal the trick!
Refreshing! Square Bag
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Here’s an idea for making a bag using bag hardware from a 100-yen shop, plant pot mesh, and yarn in your favorite color and material.
First, cut the plant pot mesh to match the size of the bag hardware, then crochet or stitch the yarn onto the mesh.
Once you’ve finished attaching the yarn, sew the mesh and the bag hardware together.
Finally, add the handles and your favorite decorations to complete the bag.
With this method as a reference, it seems like you could create all kinds of items depending on your ideas!
desk lamp
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Here’s an idea for making a desk lamp that uses a magnet-mountable LED light.
The stand is entirely wooden, and the arm is movable so you can adjust the angle.
First, think about what size you want and what kind of structure you’re aiming for, and try drawing a design plan.
Once the plan is ready, figure out the lengths and quantities of wood you’ll need and source the materials.
These days, you can even find small pieces of wood at 100-yen shops, so those might work as well.
One of the joys of woodworking is choosing the finish—whether to go for a natural look with varnish or oil, or paint it your favorite color—so definitely consider a variety of options.
Key rack made from 100-yen shop materials
This is a key rack packed with ideas, made using photo frames.
Prepare three identical photo frames: two will form the body and one will be the lid.
Start by making the body.
First, cut a cork sheet to fit the inside dimensions of a photo frame, apply a decorative remake sheet, and attach it to the first frame.
Next, glue the second frame on top of the first.
That completes the body.
Then, use hinges to connect the third frame to the body as a lid.
Finish by attaching an arch latch.
By inserting aluminum pins into the cork sheet, you can hang your keys on them.
It’s a creative project that turns photo frames into a key rack.
Try painting it or adding your own touches to make it uniquely yours.