Consumer Product Testing
Your first major project is to conduct a consumer product test following the
Scientific Method. You will design an experiment to test a consumer
product, carry out the test and present your results. The majority of work
for this project will be done at home. To assist you with the completion of
this project, I have developed some due dates, which are stated below. I
have also developed a checklist (stapled to the inside of your folder) to help
keep track of your progress. I am positive you will not wait until the last
night to complete this project because that would be very upsetting for
everyone involved.
Important Dates:
October 4 Project Explained in Class
October 6 Final product choice and guardian signature
October 10 Basic product information due (cost, manufacturer, brand
names, etc)
October 11 Consumer Product Testing Research Sheet (most of this
will be completed in school on October 10)
October 13 Hypothesis and Procedures due
October 13 Begin the experiment at home (you have one week)
October 20 Evidence data has been collected (data table)
Experiment should be complete.
October 25-27 Organize data in computer lab (hours 4,5,6)
October 30 Projects Due
Oct. 30, 31, Nov 1 Presentations (Families are welcome to come!)
PROJECTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED LATE!!!!
Consumer Product Testing Project Ideas
1. Which air freshener lasts longest?
2. Which bubble bath makes the most suds?
3. What nail polish best resists chipping?
4. Which deodorant works the best?
5. Which lipstick stays on longest without smearing?
6. Do waterproof mascara’s really work?
7. Which floor cleaner gives linoleum the most shine?
8. Which kitty litter clumps the best?
9. Do some batteries last longer?
10. Do liquid fabric softeners prevent static cling better than dryer sheets?
11. Which stain remover works the best?
12. What works best for cleaning windows?
13. Does stain resistant carpet really work?
14. What is the best brand of re-sealable bag?
15. Which brand of plastic wrap works the best?
16. Which detergent removes grass stains the best?
17. Which bug repellent works the best?
18. Which digital camera takes the best photos?
19. Which antibacterial wipe removes the most bacteria?
Consumer Product Application Sheet
(Final Project Choice and Guardian Signature, Due: Oct 5)
Science projects will be approved on a first come first serve basis to
eliminate repetition. No more than two students per class may choose the
same topic. Please use the form below to select three workable science
experiments. Project ideas should be stated as a problem (question). Ex.
Which brand of paper towel absorbs the most water?
Please remember that safety is a major issue with science projects. If you
are involved in any activity where safety is an issue, your guardian must be
present during the experimentation process. (Kids only ) This project is
not meant to be an expensive one. Please encourage your child to test
products currently used in your household or those that can be borrowed
from family or friends.
Please sign below indicating your understanding of the project criteria, due
date and completion of the application sheet. Thank you!
Project Idea #1
Project Idea #2
Project Idea #3
Student Signature: ______________________ Date: _____________
Guardian Signature: _____________________ Date: _____________
LATE PROJECTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Dear Families:
Please use this checklist as a tool to help maintain organization during this
science experiment. Please initial each section upon completion. Send this
form to school in your child’s science project folder so progress is recorded
at each phase of completion.
1. Problem to solve has been selected ____________________
Guardian and Student Initial
2. Research is being gathered ____________________
Guardian and Student Initial
Research is complete ____________________
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3. Hypothesis is written in proper format ____________________
Guardian and Student Initial
4. Procedures are written ____________________
Guardian and Student Initial
5. Experiment is being conducted ____________________
Guardian and Student Initial
Experiment is complete ____________________
Guardian and Student Initial
6. Data is/was recorded during experiment ____________________
Guardian and Student Initial
Data is displayed in the form of a graph, ____________________
Chart, Diagram, etc. Guardian and Student Initial
7. Results have been written: ____________________
What happened? Was your hypothesis Guardian and Student Initial
supported by your data? Why/ Why not?
8. Conclusion/ Recommendation: What did ____________________
you learn? What Else can you deduce Guardian and Student Initial
about your topic?Other implications?
Due Date: On or before October 30, 2006. PROJECTS ARE NOT
ACCEPTED LATE!!!!!