Biology · Plant Science
Find which conditions seeds need to germinate
Germinate seeds with and without water, warmth, air and light, and find which conditions are essential.
- Beginner
- 1–2 weeks
- Under 250
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Biology projects on plants, microbes, the human body, genetics and ecosystems, with clear observation tables and no harm to animals.
10 Biology projects
Biology · Plant Science
Study how light colour affects plant growth
Grow seedlings under red, blue, green and white light and compare height and leaf colour.
- Easy
- 2–4 weeks
- 250–500
Biology + Environmental Science
Map the biodiversity of a school ground
Survey plants and small animals with quadrats and calculate a biodiversity index for different areas.
- Easy
- 2–7 days
- Free
Biology + Sports and Exercise Science
Measure how exercise changes pulse rate and recovery
Record pulse before, during and after exercise for several volunteers and compare recovery times.
- Easy
- 1 day
- Free
Biology · Molecular Biology
Build a DNA model and explain replication
Make a twistable DNA model with colour-coded bases and use it to demonstrate replication.
- Beginner
- 1 day
- Under 250
Biology · Zoology
Survey the birds of your neighbourhood
Do weekly point counts of birds at three sites and compare species between habitats.
- Easy
- 2–4 weeks
- Free
Biology + Environmental Science
Track how composting changes kitchen waste
Set up compost bins with different mixes and record temperature, smell and breakdown for a month.
- Easy
- 2–4 weeks
- Under 250
Biology · Human Physiology
Build a model of the lungs and measure lung capacity
Make a bell-jar lung model from a bottle and balloons, then measure real lung capacity by displacing water.
- Beginner
- 1–3 hours
- Under 250
Biology · Biotechnology
Culture yeast and measure fermentation
Use balloons on bottles to measure how sugar type and temperature change the gas yeast produces.
- Easy
- 1–3 hours
- Under 250
Biology · Animal Behaviour
Study the behaviour of ants at a food source
Offer ants different foods and record which they prefer and how trails form.
- Easy
- 2–7 days
- Under 250
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