Stand out with your junior high school independent research! A collection of fun experiment and craft ideas
To all middle schoolers who want to wow teachers and friends with a “That’s awesome!” in your independent research project! There are tons of experiments in science and crafts that lead to surprising discoveries—even with simple materials.
Make a train run with copper wire and a battery, pop a balloon with an orange peel…
The real charm is getting to witness strange phenomena you’d never notice in everyday life with your own eyes.
Here, we’ll introduce fun experiments and crafts that can spark ideas for your project.
Whether you love science or not, you’re sure to find discoveries that make you go, “Aha!”
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Stand out with your junior high school independent research! A collection of fun experiment and craft ideas (71–80)
Verification of the heat island effect
This is about the urban heat island phenomenon, in which temperatures in urban areas are higher than in the suburbs, raising concerns about various negative impacts, and about verifying the phenomenon by actually measuring temperatures.
Try comparing the temperatures of concrete and asphalt on a sunny day with the temperature of soil placed in a box—such as a Styrofoam container—at the same location.
You could also try measures to prevent heat islands, like sprinkling water, to see how effective they are.
How detergents work
Have you ever wondered why detergent removes dirt? Perhaps not many people have.
Detergents use a component called surfactants to lift away grime.
These surfactants are chemicals, and it’s said that overuse can harm the environment.
However, by learning about their components and roles, you can avoid overusing them and learn to use them effectively—so why not study them? Presenting your findings to everyone might also benefit the global environment.
Study of atmospheric pressure
There is something called air surrounding humans, and the force with which air pushes on objects is called atmospheric pressure.
Let’s try to better understand the air that has been with you ever since the moment you were born.
It might be even better to also look into what can be done thanks to the effects of atmospheric pressure.
Stand out with your junior high school independent research! A collection of fun experiment and craft ideas (81–90)
Research on the relationship between food and the body
The human body and mind are like machines crafted with an almost abnormal level of intricacy.
The nutrients we take in from food undergo unimaginable transformations, are carried to every part of the body, and perform a variety of functions.
Food and eating habits also play a major role in the mind—an area that still remains full of mysteries.
What should we eat, what patterns of living should we follow, and what should we do to bring about certain changes in the body and mind? You will likely discover astonishing facts you may never have even considered.
Manhole inspection
Manhole covers, which we don’t usually look at closely, can actually be quite interesting—especially in tourist spots where they often feature unique designs.
If you go investigate manhole covers in different places, it not only makes for a great independent research project but also lets you travel at the same time—two birds with one stone!
Research and summarize the SDGs
From elementary school entrance exams to university admissions, there’s almost no school where SDGs-related topics aren’t being asked anymore—that’s how much public attention is focused on the SDGs now.
SDGs stands for the Sustainable Development Goals.
The lowercase “s” at the end is the plural “s” for goals.
Simply put, they are the 17 goals that the world has set for the sake of the planet.
You can freely choose how to research and present them—comparing efforts by country, reporting on activities close to home, or even creating a picture-story show (kamishibai) to explain them in an easy-to-understand way for elementary school students.
Since it’s a topic everyone cares about, I’m sure you’ll create something great!
World Heritage Sites in Japan
There are several World Heritage Sites in Japan that have been recognized as having international, cultural, or natural value and are to be preserved.
How about researching these recognized World Heritage Sites, including the values for which they were acknowledged and the background of their inscription? It might also be worthwhile to look into those that are currently seeking World Heritage registration.