Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Build a Timed Burglar Alarm

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Electronics
Grade level: High / Middle School - Grades 7-12
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Building Type
Cost: Low
Awards: None
Affiliation: http://www.electronic-circuits-diagrams.com
Description: This alarm circuit has a 555 timer, so the alarm will reset its self after a certain amount of time that you select. The time is adjustable with a variable resistor in the circuit. The alarm uses a relay which is connected to a siren. The circuit is running on 9V but can range from 4V - 16V.
Link: http://www.electronic-circuits-diagrams.com/alarmsimages/alarmsckt20.shtml

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The Excess of Cleaning Detergent Left on Clothes after Washing By Different Laundry Detergents

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Chemistry
Grade level: High School - Grades 10-12
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: Second Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2006)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2006
Description: Large amounts of washing detergent leftovers are extremely harmful to our body and skin. In this experiment, the leftovers of different laundry detergents (Tide, Sunlight and Extra) are measured by measuring the pH of washing machine water after different washing machine water operation cycles.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2006/park6l2/

Monday, November 24, 2008

Investigate Color-Blindness

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Medicine
Grade level: Middle School - Grades 7-9
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Descriptive
Cost: Low
Awards: Second Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2005)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2005
Description: This project demonstrates 10 different cases of colorblindness using tests introduced through a detective story.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2005/choi5e0/public_html/

Investigate Color-Blindness

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Medicine
Grade level: Middle School - Grades 7-9
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Descriptive
Cost: Low
Awards: Second Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2005)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2005
Description: This project demonstrates 10 different cases of colorblindness using tests introduced through a detective story.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2005/choi5e0/public_html/

Sunday, November 23, 2008

The Human Eye

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Medicine
Grade level: Elementary School - Grades 4-6
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Descriptive
Cost: Low
Awards: First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2006)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2006
Description: Main topics covered by this project: eye anatomy and health, vision tests and fun stuff.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2006/thog6n2/

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Optimizing Ethanol's Heat Production

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Renewable Energy
Grade level: High School - Grades 10-12
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2007)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2007
Description: The purpose of this project is to determine whether a mixture of Ethanol and Hydrogen Peroxide is stable, creates a higher amount of energy when combusted, burning is cleaner than octane and to evaluate whether this process is safe.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2007/park7l2/

Friday, November 21, 2008

Find out what type of liquid (pH) breaks down limestone the most

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Earth Sciences
Grade level: Elementary School - Grades 4-6
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: Second Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2007)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2007
Description: In order to discover which liquid causes the most erosion in limestone, equal limestone pieces were immersed into 3 different liquids with different pH: hydrochloric acid, vinegar and water. After liquid evaporation, material mass dissolved in each liquid will be calculated: mass of the limestones before immersion (A ) minus the mass of the rocks after evaporation (B) equals the mass of the residue eroded (C).
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2007/hill7s2/

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Factors affecting catalases and their effects on the human body

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Biochemistry
Grade level: High School - Grades 10-12
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: Second Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2006)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2006
Description: The purpose of this experiment is to find out how different temperatures, pH and the different concentrations of the substrate and enzyme affect the activities of the enzyme catalase.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2006/cheu6j2/

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The Sage Grouse

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Zoology
Grade level: Primary School - Grades K-3
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Descriptive
Cost: Low
Awards: First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2007)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2007
Description: This project describes the sage grouse, its habitat, adaptations, status in the wild, what people can do to help the sage grouse in its natural habitat and quiz.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2007/mcke7m2/

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Build Your Own Electric Motor

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Electricity
Grade level: High School - Grades 10-12
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Building
Cost: Medium
Awards:
Grand Prize at Dallas Regional Science Fair in 2000
1st place, Texas Junior Academy of Science in 2000.
Affiliation: Dallas Regional Science Fair
Year: 2000
Description: Building instructions for reed switch motor, reed switch motor with transistor, motor on a hall effect switch, motor with optical control.
Link: http://www.simplemotor.com

Monday, November 17, 2008

Electrolysis: Show the dependence of current on the concentration of sodium chloride (salt) in the electrolyte.

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Chemistry
Grade level: Middle School - Grades 7-9
Academic Level: Advanced
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Medium
Awards: First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2006)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
Year: 2006
Description: When an electrical current passes through a solution of sodium chloride electrolysis occurs. The dependence of current vs. the concentration of sodium chloride in the salty water (electrolyte) was experimentaly tested. The experimental results were explained using the mathematical form of Faraday’s laws of Electrolysis.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2006/sard6m2/

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Explore the Technology Behind Different Power Sources

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Energy
Grade level: High School - Grades 10-12
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Descriptive
Cost: Low
Awards: First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2006)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
Year: 2006
Description: Energy resources described in this study are coal, oil, natural gas, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, hydrogen, nuclear, solar, water and wind.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2006/wong6j2/noflash.html

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Are Free Range Eggs Stronger Than Caged Eggs?

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Zoology
Grade level: Primary School - Grades K-3
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2007)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
Year: 2007
Description: Eggs are put in small plastic lids to hold eggs in place creating a triangle. A pan is placed on top of eggs and weights are placed on the pan until egg cracking sound is heard and until at least one egg breaks.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2007/grah7c2/

Friday, November 14, 2008

Field and GPS mapping of invasive plants in Calgary, Alberta

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Ecology
Grade level: High School - Grades 10-12
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Descrptive
Cost: Medium
Awards: First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2006)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
Description: Field and GPS mapping of non-native smooth brome and creeping thistle over a three-year period documented the invasive nature of these alien plant species in a natural area park in northwest Calgary, Alberta. Digital maps were constructed, demonstrating the urgent need to manage for native biodiversity in rough fescue grasslands.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2006/cock6r2/

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Determine if boiling water and the use of chlorine will kill coliforms to safe level

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Environmental Sciences
Grade level: Middle School - Grades 7-9
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: Second Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2005)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
Description: Feline feces were tested for coliforms. Then, the feces samples were treated with boiling water and chlorine. Samples were tested again.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2005/hold5b0/public_html/

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Which Building Shape Best Withstands an Earthquake?

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Engineering
Grade level: Middle School - Grades 7-9
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: None
Affiliation: Selah Intermediate School
Description: An earthquake simulator was created from a pegboard. Toothpicks were used to create a cube, tall rectangle, pyramid and dome. Time of collapse is recorded.
Link: http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2002/TimS.html

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Measure the slope angle at which different rocks slide one over another (landslide)

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Earth Sciences
Grade level: Elementary School - Grades 4-6
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2005)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
Description: A hinged slope enables the change of the angle of the slope. A protractor attached to the base of the slope enables the measurement of the angle of the slope. Different rocks are mounted one onto another and the slope angle is changed until the slide begins in order to simulate a landslide.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2005/mcph5m0/public_html/index.html

Monday, November 10, 2008

Do some colors absorb more sunlight than others?

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Chemistry
Grade level: Primary School - Grades K-3
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: None
Affiliation: Timber Ridge Magnet School
Description: Four blocks, all of the same dimensions, of wood, glass, plastic, and metal were put under a heat lamp and touched, after different time intervals, to see how hot they were. This experiment was repeated with the same blocks painted in different colors.
Link: http://www.collaboratory.nunet.net/timber/scifair/eigthc/15.htm

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Which Treat German Shepherd Dogs Like Best and Whether the Price Matters

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Zoology
Grade level: Primary School - Grades K-3
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2007)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
Description: A few dog treats, of different prices, are placed in front of the dog. Record which treat the dog eats first, second, third, and so on. Repeat this experiment at different times of the day and on different days.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2007/mutl7v2/

Saturday, November 8, 2008

The Effect of Ambient Temperature on Temperature Rise in Enclosed Vehicles

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Engineering
Grade level: High School - Grades 10-12
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: None
Affiliation: American Academy of Pediatrics
Description: In this observational study, temperature rise was measured continuously over a 60-minute period in a dark sedan on 16 different clear sunny days with ambient temperatures ranging from 72 to 96°F. On 2 of these days, additional measurements were made with the windows opened 1.5 inches.
Link: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/116/1/e109

Friday, November 7, 2008

Does Controlled Atmosphere Storage Affect the Malic Acid and Starch Levels in Apples?

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Food Science
Grade level: Middle School - Grades 7-9
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards:
Award for Scientific Thought, Mid-Columbia Science Fair (2003)
Discovery Young Science award
Savings bond from Washington State Apple Commission
Affiliation: Selah Intermediate School
Description: The manipulated variables, in this experiment, were the temperature the apples were stored at and the amount of time they were stored. The responding variable was the amount of malic acid and starch in apples. To measure malic acid a titrater was used and for starch iodine solution.
Link: http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2003/AlyssaB.html

Thursday, November 6, 2008

How Do Vehicles Affect the pH Properties of Snow?

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Environmental Sciences
Grade level: Elementary School - Grades 4-6
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: 2nd place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2007)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
Description: This project tests the hypothesis that the closer the samples are taken from the road, the lower the pH will be, meaning the samples will be more acidic than basic and vise versa.
Link: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2007/tarr7k2/

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Using Viruses to Kill Cancer

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Medicine
Grade level: High School - Grades 10-12
Academic Level: Advanced
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: High
Awards:
First Place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (2005)
Cancer Assistance Program Award
Ontario Association of Medical Laboratory Award
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
Description:This experimentation investigated the role of a double-mutant Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV-1 called KM110r, to determine if it is a safe and effective oncolytic virus therapy. Thorough in vitro proliferation assay and morphological analyses proved that KM110r can successfully destroy all cancerous cells under physiological conditions and completely ignore all non-cancerous cells despite induced genetic differentiation. During the course of experimentation, 80,000 cancerous cells were killed while none of the non-cancerous cells were harmed: a therapeutic index of 80,000:0.
Links: http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2005/raso5n0/public_html

Monday, November 3, 2008

Compare the Caffeine Amount in Different Brand Tea Bags

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Food Science
Grade level: Middle School - Grades 7-9
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: None
Affiliation: Batesburg-Leesville High School (BLHS)
Description: Caffeine is extracted by adding a solution of saturated zinc acetate to tea bags placed into a beaker filled with boiling water and filtering it. The difference in the combined weight of the beaker, water and tea bag will be the amount of caffeine in the tea bag.
Links: http://scssi.scetv.org/mims/schools/blhs/science/y01/zacho1.htm

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Will the Citrus Fruit Battery With the Most pH Create the Most Electricity?

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Electricity
Grade level: Elementay School - Grades 4-6
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: 2nd palce, Selah Intermediate School (2002)
Affiliation: Selah Intermediate School
Description: The pH of different grapefruit, orange, lime and lemon fruits is measured by a pH meter. Build home made batteries by sticking a nail and a copper coin into fruit halves. Then use a voltmeter to measure the voltage.
Links: http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2004/SamanthaH.html

Saturday, November 1, 2008

The Effect of Temperature on the Growth of Yeast

Science Fair Project Information
Subject: Food Science
Grade level: Elementay School - Grades 4-6
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: 2nd palce, Selah Intermediate School (2004)
Affiliation: Selah Intermediate School
Description: A few bread dough balls were left sitting at 2 °C, 12 °C, 21 °C and 35 °C; diameter of the dough balls was measured with calipers and recorded after 2 and 4 hours.
Links: http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2004/SamanthaH.html