Back in November, Rosie and I researched the different types of light bulbs and planned out a science project for her to do, comparing them all! Â Here’s how it turned out. Â If you want to refresh your memory on the different types of bulbs and their characteristics, check back to my November post for an easy-to-read breakdown.
 
Light Bulb Science Project*
Hypothesis: Â CFLs produce less heat than other types and therefore waste less energy and are more energy efficient.
Science Goal: Â Observe, use numbers, collect data, graph, communicate, see cause and effect.
Materials:
Light socket
Story boards
Sample of each type of light bulb
Thermometer
Box
Procedure:
1. Â Create a story board with the name and a sample of each type of light bulb. Â Notice size, shape, and design.
2. Â Create a comparison chart to record temperatures.
3. Â Put each bulb into the light socket and use the thermometer to measure the heat around the bulb. Â Make sure each measurement is the same distance away from the test bulb.
Place a box over the socket to concentrate the heat impact.
Control the amount of time to take each measurement so that it is the same for each bulb.
4. Â Learn and laugh!
*appropriate level for seven year old.
That was about as complicated as we could get for Rosie’s age level. Â But, if you have an older child, you can also get into lumens, combination cfl/halogen bulbs, color of different lighting and more.
GE Lighting has three options available (LED, CFL, energy efficient soft white) that all meet the new government standards .  Energy-efficient soft white (EESW) bulbs are the closest option to traditional incandescent bulbs.
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I love this!! My kids are around that age and would be totally into this project :)
That was a great project! I hope she’s able to use it for a science fair or for extra credit at school!