Controversial Senior Project Ideas for High School Students

A List of Alternative Graduation Project Topics

Nicole A.
Many senior project ideas are overrated because students choose the same categories every year. Here are a few controversial graduation project topics that provide an alternative option for research papers and presentations.

Do Research on Polygamy for a Senior Project
The subject of having more than one spouse at any one time has been very controversial in many nations. Some cultures accept polygamy as a normal while the practice has become illegal in other nations. Polygamy is one of many controversial graduation project topics that can be examined by high school seniors. Compare arguments that are supportive of these types of relationships with those who condemn it to come up with a possible solution. Polygamy is one of those senior project ideas that can be analyzed and discussed from a variety of viewpoints.

As a high school student, you can also include various forms of polygamy in your research paper and presentation. Polygny, Polyandry and group marriage can all be included among your graduation project topics. Narrow these senior project ideas down into specific categories if necessary. You can do an entire presentation on the subject in general, famous polygamists or cultural and social differences when it comes to polygamy. Find TV shows and films that exemplify the main points of these graduation project topics to include in your senior presentation.

Graduation Project Topics can Include UFOs
There are people claim to be witnesses of UFO sightings or experiences although it may be difficult to prove. Use this paranormal subject as one of your senior project ideas, an alternative to what other classmates may be working on. Collect information on UFO theories while interviewing scientists and civilians who can provide insight on this graduation project topic. The conclusion to your senior project can also be centered on whether or not UFOs really do exist. This is one of the controversial senior project ideas that may provide more information than you have interest in learning.

Incest is a Controversial Senior Project Idea
Have you ever wondered if incest was practiced more in certain areas of the world? Various aspects of this controversial senior project idea can be examined to include in a high school research paper and presentation. Compare laws regarding incest among various countries or find out why men and women participate in this crime. While a touchy subject, incest can also become one of your possible last minute graduation project topics. Develop a presentation on this subject if another high school senior is doing their senior project on your first topic of choice.

Human Microchip implants are another Graduation Project Topic
Radio frequency identification tags for humans have been developed, making for an enlightening senior project idea. These human microchip implants could by used by hospitals to retrieve medical information during emergencies. Facilities requiring a high level of security could also use the microchip implants to grant building access to employees and those with special clearances. As a high school senior, you can create a paper and presentation on various aspects of human microchip implants. Provide information about when they were develop, legal battles regarding the use of these devices and risks that they cause the public.

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  • Polygamy is one of those senior project ideas that can be analyzed from many perspectives.
  • Your senior project can also be centered on whether or not UFOs really do exist.
  • Compare laws regarding incest among various countries.

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  • Matthew Stoker7/18/2010

    I actually did a study about polygamy for my senior research topic-great article

  • Chris Johnston4/27/2010

    Im definitely doing my senior project on the paranormal. Ive been in to this stuff my whole life. I figure i might as well do it on something thats made a huge impact on my life. And this is definitely it.

  • Patricia Sicilia1/19/2010

    Wow, these would probably stir up some controversy!

  • Joanna Lopez1/19/2010

    Hi,Nicole Nice to see you. I like your article. It is very informative. It is very informative and different. Very interesting. Great job. I look forward to reading your articles.

  • Malina Debrie1/19/2010

    Unique and interesting suggestions!

  • JRS1/18/2010

    Interesting topics!

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