Research projects have many benefits! These projects can be used to help kids develop their thinking and working skills. Research projects are relatively easy to put together, because the students do the majority of it. Finding good topics to research for children is the most difficult part.
You may be able to let your children choose their research topics, depending on how advanced they are. Some kids may need help choosing a topic to research. Finding research topics is tiring and time-consuming. This list contains 10 excellent research topics that kids will love.
The planetary system that the Sun is at the center of.
Space is the one topic kids will be most interested in. We think this makes it a top choice!
There are many sub-topics within the topic of the solar systems that children can explore. As an example, you might assign each child one planet to study and then have them complete in-depth research. You will then have a lot of information about each planet in the solar system at the end.
You can also explore space topics with your students:
Space Travel History
Pluto should be considered a planet.
– Types Of Stars
– The Moon and Life
– Space travel’s Future
– Do Aliens Exist?
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs, while not as real as some monsters in the real world, are a fascinating topic to study for kids. Your students have many options for dinosaur research. Students could focus their research on the history or the extinctions. The research of children could be focused on current archaeology or what they do with fossils and bones from dinosaurs.
A second idea is to assign each child a particular dinosaur to study in depth. The children would have to research the specific dinosaur’s habitat, diet, genetic makeup, hunting techniques, habitat, and temperament. The project would end with a thorough research of many dinosaurs.
Volcanoes
Volcanoes are another topic we recommend as a research topic for children. There are roughly 1,500 volcanoes active around the globe, and 500 of them have erupted previously. There are many options if you wish to give students a different volcano to study. Kids can also learn a lot about the history of volcanoes. You can also look into how volcanoes form.
Here are some topics to research about volcanoes.
– The Biggest Volcanic Eruption In History
– What Ever Happened in Pompeii?
– Can we predict volcanic eruptions?
What triggers a volcanic eruption?
Extreme Weather, Natural Disasters
Extreme weather and natural catastrophes are also great topics for research for children. Natural disasters like tornadoes or blizzards or earthquakes are extremely devastating and dramatic. Children can study these natural disasters with great interest. Research can be done by children on specific extreme weather events, such as the Great Galveston hurricane. This is the worst natural disaster ever recorded. Children can also research natural disasters by researching their causes, how they can be prevented, and where they happen.
History of a Country
For a research project, assign each student a country. Then have them do in-depth research. You have many options! This project offers many benefits to children, such as a better understanding of the world.
The history of African Americans
Black history is an important topic of research for children, and is especially poignant during Black History Month in February. Research projects on black history can be approached in many ways. Students could study black history in general and then look at the civil rights movements of time. Or, assign each child one black history leader that they should research.
Celebrations from Different Cultures
Holidays are a favorite topic for kids, and this topic will be a great way to get them excited about research! There are many ways holidays can be celebrated around the globe, and each culture has its own traditions and festivals. For example, Christmas celebrations in Japan and the United Kingdom are very different.
Each child should be assigned a holiday or country, and they should research how it is celebrated in their country.
This is a great way to help kids gain an awareness of the world and increase their understanding. This is also a fascinating activity that kids will love and a lot of fun.
The role of women throughout history.
Another important topic to research is women in history. This topic could be a great focus for March Women’s History Month. Women in History can be approached in a similar way to Black History. You could ask your children to look at the history of women and their rights over time. Another option is to assign children particular women’s movement or significant women and encourage them to study them in depth.
Researchers and Innovators
Children can explore the fascinating topic of inventors and scientists. You will find a wide range of inventions for kids to research. For this project, you could assign children a specific inventor to whom they would like to study their life, work, and accomplishments. Or, your students could research a particular invention.
It’s fascinating to see the creations of innovators. Each person will be assigned to your students so that they can explore the inventions and discoveries of this individual. The scientists and inventors research area has all the information you need.
Ancient Civilizations
The last but not least, Ancient Civilizations! This topic is great because of the variety of ancient civilizations that are available. You might be familiar with the Incas or Aztecs, Greeks, Chinese, Aztecs or Egyptians.
There are many research areas that deal with ancient civilisations. These are some of our favorites (all these research topics can apply to any ancient civilisation).
Life in Ancient Civilizations: What Was It Like?
– Ancient Civilizations and Medicine
– Nutrition and Food in Ancient Civilizations
– What were they wearing in Ancient Civilizations?
– What happened to this Ancient Civilization?
– Which was the most important religion in this Ancient Civilization’s history?
Research Projects: Resources
There are tons of great resources and activities that will help you make your research projects run smoothly. We created many templates to help kids plan and manage their research. Some of the templates we offer include:
– Investigation Assignment Sheets
– My Investigation Chart Layout
Templates for Country Research Projects
Template for Project Specification Planning
– Chart of Ancient Egypt Studies
