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Ranked by overall score (1-10), the average of Impact, Effort (lower is better, flipped), Originality.

  1. Microplastic Filter Comparison

    6.7

    Pass equal water volumes through cotton, sand, and mesh, then count captured particles under a microscope.

    Impact 8/10Effort 6/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
    • Laundry Fiber Challenge

      7.7

      Collect rinse water from fleece and cotton fabrics to test which filter traps real fibers best.

      Impact 9/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Originality 8/10
    • Fluorescent Particle Tracing

      7.3

      Add fluorescent microbeads and compare capture rates under blue light for easier counting.

      Impact 8/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
    • Filter Clogging Curve

      7.0

      Measure flow time after each 100 milliliters to reveal when captured debris slows filtration.

      Impact 7/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
  2. Classroom Sound Map

    6.3

    Measure decibels at ten school locations and compare noise levels with student concentration scores.

    Impact 6/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
    • Calibrate With Phone Apps

      6.7

      Compare two sound-meter apps against a borrowed decibel meter to quantify measurement error.

      Impact 7/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Originality 5/10
    • Map Noise Across Periods

      6.7

      Repeat readings during lunch, quiet study, and dismissal to reveal how schedules shape sound hotspots.

      Impact 8/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
    • Test Soundproofing Materials

      6.7

      Place felt, cork, and foam beside a speaker, then compare decibel drops at fixed distances.

      Impact 6/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
  3. Solar Oven Angle Test

    6.0

    Record water temperature every five minutes while changing reflector angles to find the fastest heating position.

    Impact 7/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Originality 5/10
    • Compare Reflector Materials

      7.0

      Test aluminum foil, emergency blankets, and white card to measure which reflects the most heat.

      Impact 7/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
    • Cloud-Cover Trial Log

      7.0

      Repeat each angle test under clear and overcast skies to quantify how clouds change heating rates.

      Impact 8/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
    • Thermal Camera Hotspots

      7.0

      Map oven surface temperatures with an infrared thermometer to find heat leaks around the cooking chamber.

      Impact 6/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 8/10
  4. Plant Roots Hear Vibrations

    5.7

    Expose seedlings to measured tones or silence and compare root length after two weeks.

    Impact 4/10Effort 7/10 (lower is better)Originality 9/10
  5. Mold Growth by Light

    5.3

    Photograph sealed bread samples daily to test whether light exposure changes mold coverage over a week.

    Impact 5/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Originality 3/10

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