I kid you not Traci... NO, my child is a typical 11yo, straight As but don't ask him to do additional work... my gosh, his head will explode if you do!!!
My DD in genetics isn't even doing a project like this when she had anatomy/phys. (not even when she was in 5th grade!)....
It's not the best project in the world... if we had more time we could do a better one but it does the job and picks up a toliet paper roll (empty one).... it's made of cardboard, rubber bands, tape, straws, string... Well, if your DD get this project you know who to call! We will hook you up..