[bosox99]

I'm looking for an investigative style project that I can complete in my home lab. I've got basic facilities including water, hot plate, etc.

In terms of theory I've completed 2 years of high school chemistry, and this project would hopefully allow me some individual practice before I enter college. Any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[Enthalpy]

That one maybe? It needs cold and a set of pure n-alkanes.
http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=75605.msg274834#msg274834
Good measures would have a scientific interest, since most books explain the even-odd effect on the melting point by a "packing efficiency" which I'm not convinced of. A set of densities or shrinkages may let search other explanations.

[bosox99]

I'm not sure that's within my facilities... I'll keep it in mind, but othrr ideas would still be appreciated...

[billnotgatez]

I know some of the suggested items in the sticky
http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=8986.0
have broken  links
But
maybe there is something in one of the posts that is working that will spark your interest

[Enthalpy]

A chemistry set will provide you varied reactants and hardware at the best price.
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:DJC-GROSS.jpg
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemiebaukasten
click there for other languages, but their illustrations are outdated.