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A new collection of projects for science fair success! This follow-up to the bestselling Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, features 50 all new award-winning projects from actual science fairs, described in detail with accompanying illustrations. It also provides a thorough guide to putting together a science fair project, as well as all of the latest science fair rules, science supply resources, and useful Web sites. Plus there's a list of 500 new topic ideas sure to inspire young scientists.
Format: Soft Cover, 228 pages, 7 X 10 inches
Author: Julianne Blair Bochinski
Publisher: Wiley Publishers
Date Published: November, 2003
Recommended Ages: Children-Young adult
Table of Contents:
- Foreword.
- Acknowledgments.
- Introduction.
- Part I: A Complete Guide to Science Fair Projects.
- Chapter 1. Science Fairs and Science Fair Projects.
- Chapter 2. Before You Get Started.
- Chapter 3. Getting Started.
- Chapter 4. Planning and Conducting Your Experiment.
- Chapter 5. Organizing and Presenting Data.
- Chapter 6. The Display: Putting It All Together for the Fair.
- Chapter 7. At the Fair.
- Part II: 35 Award-Winning Science Fair Projects.
- 1. Does the Composition of Rosin Affect the Sound a Violin Produces? (Physics)
- 2. A Hare-Raising Experience: Do Mendel's Theories on Heredity Apply to Rabbits? (Biology)
- 3. Heat of Reaction. (Chemistry)
- 4. A Study and Comparison of the Quantity and Potency of Antioxidants Amongst Various Teas. (Biochemistry)
- 5. Is there a Correlation Between Toilet Paper Texture/Thickness and Low Flow Toilet Bowl Clogging? (Environmental Science)
- 6. Which Vegetable Plant Has the Greatest Development of Calluses After Being Cloned? (Botany)
- 7. Sight Through Sound I: Can Shape and Color Be Visualized Through Sound? Phase I -Sighted Individuals. (Behavioral Science)
- 8. Sight Through Sound II: Can Shape and Color Be Visualized Through Sound? Phase II-Visually Impaired Individuals. (Behavioral Science)
- 9. Evaluating Peak Load and Noise Pollution in Different Types of Asphalt. (Environmental Science)
- 10. Effects of Garlic and Vitamin C on High Blood Pressure in Human Subjects. (Health and Medicine)
- 11. The Chladni Effect: Is there a Relationship Between the Frequencies Produced and Patterns Created Using Bowed Plates of Various Metals? (Physics)
- 12. Natural Attic Ventilation. (Engineering)
- 13. Legal Tender or Criminal Evidence? (Chemistry)
- 14. Can Mosquitoes Be Safely and Effectively Eliminated Through Identifying The Variables that Attract Them? (Behavioral Science)
- 15. Does Coating Metals Prevent Their Corrosion?: A Study of the Effect of Corrosion on Metals in Different Environments. (Environmental Science)
- 16. Are Rodents Territorial? (Zoology)
- 17. Can Water Hardness Be Determined Through Soap Bubbles? (Chemistry)
- 18. Can Pascal's Triangle Be Found in Various Graphs and Patterns in Various Situations? (Mathematics)
- 19. Do Aluminum Pots, Pans, and Foil Leach Aluminum to Acidic Foods Cooked in These Mediums? (Chemistry)
- 20. Does Killing Soil Microorganisms Results in Better Plant Growth? (Botany)
- 21. Which Types of Flame Retardant Is Most Effective in Reducing the Flammability of an Evergreen Tree? (Environmental Science)
- 22. Electromagnetic Emission: Testing and Comparing the Nonionizing Radiation from Cellular Phones for Relative Safety. (Physics)
- 23. Can Acid Solutions Remove Green Tones in Light Colored Hair Caused by Copper in Swimming Pools? (Chemistry)
- 24. Which Environment Harbors the Most Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria? (Microbiology)
- 25. Do Earthworms Affect the Level of Nitrates and Phosphates Found in Fertilized Soil? (Environmental Science)
- 26. Can Canker Be Transmitted to Healthy Trees Through Infected Soil? (Botany)
- 27. What Is the Growth Rate of Mold Among Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrate Food Products? (Microbiology)
- 28. Do Typology Theories on Personality Apply to Handwriting? (Behavioral Science)
- 29. Which Food or Beverage Provides the Most Immediate and Lasting Source of Glucose to a Hypoglycemic Person? (Health and Medicine)
- 30. Do Temperature and Humidity Affect the Sound of Notes Played on a Church Organ? (Physics)
- 31. Does Cooking Fruits and Vegetables Deplete Their Vitamin C Content? (Biochemistry)
- 32. Which Types of Wood Resists Water Absorption the Best in a Natural State and with Surface Coatings? (Environmental Science)
- 33. Which Type of Nonmercury Body Temperature Thermometer Is the Most Accurate? (Health and Medicine)
- 34. A Study of the Presence of Bacteria in Moist Disposable Towelettes and Antibacterial Wipes. (Microbiology)
- 35. The Efficacy of Oral Rinses on the Accumulation of Bacteria in the Mouth. (Microbiology)
- Part III: Appendices.
- Appendix A: 400+ Ideas for Science Fair Project Topics.
- Appendix B: 100+ Project Titles of Award-Winning Projects.
- Appendix C: Scientific Supply Companies.
- Appendix D: State, Regional, and International Science and Engineering Fairs.
- Appendix E: Alternative Science Project Competitions.
- Glossary.
- Index.
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