Science project

Heavy Backpacks

Question:
Are the students in your school carrying too much weight in their backpacks?

Possible Hypotheses:
Students are/are not carrying too much weight in their backpacks.

Materials:
Weight scale

Procedure:

  1. Make a chart with the names of all the students in your class, as shown.
  2. Weigh all of the students in your class and calculate ten percent of their weight. Record this on the chart.
  3. Weigh all of the student backpacks before they go home every day for a week. Record the weights on the chart.
  4. Circle the backpacks that are overweight.

Analysis and Conclusion:
How many students in the class carry overweight backpacks? Is it a major problem? Talk to your classmates and teacher about ways to remedy the problem.

Disclaimer and Safety Precautions

Education.com provides the Science Fair Project Ideas for informational purposes only. Education.com does not make any guarantee or representation regarding the Science Fair Project Ideas and is not responsible or liable for any loss or damage, directly or indirectly, caused by your use of such information. By accessing the Science Fair Project Ideas, you waive and renounce any claims against Education.com that arise thereof. In addition, your access to Education.com's website and Science Fair Project Ideas is covered by Education.com's Privacy Policy and site Terms of Use, which include limitations on Education.com's liability.

Warning is hereby given that not all Project Ideas are appropriate for all individuals or in all circumstances. Implementation of any Science Project Idea should be undertaken only in appropriate settings and with appropriate parental or other supervision. Reading and following the safety precautions of all materials used in a project is the sole responsibility of each individual. For further information, consult your state's handbook of Science Safety.

Add to collection

Create new collection

Create new collection

New Collection

0

New Collection>

0 items