I would like to start my science fair project :]

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<p>I know it's early, but I procrastinate too much. I'd also like to win at regionals this year. XD I am never able to come up with a good idea.</p>

<p>Taking out non-math/science courses I've had:
Pre-cal (H), Engineering (H), Applications of science (H) (Like an Intro Physical science class)
I'm worried that I don't have enough background to create a good science fair project. </p>

<p>If I wait until school starts I will have had 5 months of the following science/math courses:
AP Cal BC, AP Physics B, and AP Micro (?)</p>

<p>How have you guys typically gotten your ideas for science fair projects? Do I even have enough background for a good project? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>You should do rocketry experiments, like Homer Hickam did in his memoir Rocket Boys/October Sky.</p>

<p>I think it's good to learn your calculus, but trigonometry is a good start. Just don't blow yourself up.</p>

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<p>^
LOL
I'm not sure if that would fly now-a-days.
Um... I'm going to go through some of the more advanced projects on sciencebuddies to see if I can find anything interesting. Or maybe ISEF abstracts will help. <em>sigh</em></p>

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<p>No, seriously, it'll work.</p>

<p>Nowadays you have all these different rocket launch kits (if you use those, you'll probably not win).</p>

<p>Do some engineering design, custom order some parts from a machine shop, get zinc powder, and light up. Rocketry is also a very good reason to get some moonshine.</p>

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<p>Add a drop of sulfuric acid to a mixture of 12g potassium chlorate and 4g sugar. That will get you the rocket fuel to last 20-30 seconds. If you want it to last longer, just double or triple the ingredients.</p>

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<p>I forgot which mixture is best, but it's probably all over the internet. Notice how the propellants are all made out of cheap industrial materials. Your rocket will also be made of steel.</p>

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<p>Let's not get this thread removed because we're telling this kid how to kill himself... BUT:</p>

<p>Rocketry is actually a very good topic for a science project. If you're doing something like "will this nose cone make it fly higher?" I can guarantee you won't win. You have to do something new and innovative that will challenge you. And there's plenty to do....</p>

<p>Like I'm doing a Siemen's project related to rocketry... It involves using rockets that fly miles high and wayyy over the speed of sound...</p>