Sample Topics & Ideas for Investigatory Projects in High School

Investigatory Projects (IPs) are encouraged in the Philippine Basic Education System, particularly in Junior and Senior High School. They help develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills. Here are practical and feasible topics aligned with the Philippine context:

1. Environmental Science & Sustainability

  • Using moringa seeds or banana peel ash as natural water purifiers.
  • Recycled plastic bottles with sand as alternative hollow blocks.
  • Homemade solar water heater from scrap materials.
  • Comparing biodegradability of plastic vs. cassava starch packaging.

2. Health & Wellness

  • Antibacterial effects of calamansi or guava leaf extract vs. alcohol-based sanitizer.
  • Impact of energy drinks on heart rate and focus among students.
  • Lighting color (white, yellow, blue) and its effect on reading comprehension.
  • Herbal teas (pandan, tanglad, lagundi) and their effect on relaxation.

3. Food Science

  • Shelf-life extension of kakanin using natural preservatives.
  • Using malunggay or squash flour in bread and pasta.
  • Measuring sugar content in soft drinks, powdered juices, and milk teas.
  • Banana peel flour in cookies or brownies.

4. Physics & Engineering

  • Generating electricity from potatoes or calamansi fruits.
  • Building a low-cost wind turbine from recycled parts.
  • Testing the strength of papercrete vs. hollow blocks.
  • Soundproofing with egg trays, rice husks, or recycled cloth.

5. Technology & Innovation

  • Prototype mobile app for attendance or class reminders.
  • Homemade power bank from recycled batteries.
  • Smart irrigation system for school gardens using sensors.
  • Low-cost flood water level alarm for households.

6. Psychology & Behavior

  • Effect of music tempo on concentration in studying.
  • Impact of social media detox on stress levels of students.
  • Relationship between sleep hours and academic performance.
  • Video game playtime and its effect on short-term memory.

 These topics are applicable to the Philippine Basic Education System and can be used as Science Investigatory Projects (SIPs) for school fairs or classroom performance tasks.

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