Scientific Method Contest
69 Entries, 18 Prizes
Much like a traditional science fair in which students investigate a phenomenon or test a hypothesis, we want to see entries that apply the scientific method to everyday life! Curious people idly wonder about the scientific validity of their food storage techniques, cleaning product effectiveness, whether certain lifehacks actually work, etc. We want to see everyday items and situations put to the test!
Each entry should: Ask a question, posit a hypothesis, test, record results, draw a conclusion.
For example:
- do towels laundered with fabric softener lose their ability to absorb moisture faster than towels washed without?
- do different kinds of beef (grass-fed, rBGH-full, etc.) break down at different times when immersed in acid?
- what is the method of strawberry storage that preserves their freshness for longest?
- how do DIY facsimiles compare with OTC products (lotion, soap, etc.)?
Need some inspiration? Check out our previous Science Fair-themed contests!
- SciStarter Citizen Science Contest
- Food Science Contest
- The Mad Science Fair Contest
- Hungry Scientist Contest
- The Discover Green Science Fair for a Better Planet
- Make to Learn Youth Contest
Please be sure that your entry into the contest contains original photos and text. Entries without original photos and text will be denied.
Multiple entries are accepted, but each entrant can only win one prize. Contest is open to entries from US, Canada [excluding Quebec], UK, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, India, New Zealand, and Denmark. The Contest begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PT), February 24, 2014. Contest closes for entries at 11:59pm PT, May 19, 2014.
The winner(s) will be solely responsible for complying with any and all applicable statutes, laws (including, without limitation, common law, if applicable), rules and regulations and for bearing any personal income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, customs duties, or other taxes, fees, insurance, surcharges or other costs relating to receiving, claiming or collecting any prize.
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