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ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýTo check out over 50 science websites to help with your research, .

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ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýTo learn more about The Scientific Method, .

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ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýFor a website with science fair ideas about plants, .

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Helpful links:

- Recommended Web Sites

\ - Great Site For Educators, Teachers, and Students

\ - Index to Science Fairs Throughout U.S. And The World

\Internet Public Library - From University of Michigan, Offers Annotated List of Fair Related Sites

\Internet Public Library - Resources, Ideas, Guidelines, etc.

- Science Fair Internet Resources

\ - Math Ideas for Science Fair Projects

\ - Numerous Agriculture Related Project Ideas

- E-Journals of Student Research ( Excellent Idea Source)

- From Micrology Labs

\ - A lot of very good information

\ - For Those Planning To Construct A Coil

- Energy Related Projects

- Science Fair Central by Discovery.com

\101Science.com - Science Journal Links - Free and Online

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Other Science Competitions

\ - Junior Science Humanities Symposium (Contact Director For More Information)

\ - For Jr. High Teachers and Students

\ - Competition for 7th and 8th grade teams

\ - Dept. of Science competition for middle and senior high students

\ - K-6 and 7-12

\ - American Museum of Natural History Young Naturalist Awards

\ - Toshiba / NSTA ExploraVision Awards for K-12

\ - North America's Largest High School Environmental Competition

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\ - Sponsored by JPL

- Competition for 9-12

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Suppliers-

\Science Kit & Boreal Labs

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Here's a few project ideas from us!

Science Fair Project Ideas

Animal Sciences

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDoes the color of a terrarium affect a lizard's skin color?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDo natural mosquito repellants keep more mosquitoes away than artificial repellants?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat factors affect respiration in an aquatic environment?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWill different-colored lights affect how many moths you can catch?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDo ants prefer sugar or artificial sweeteners?

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Behavioral and Social Science

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDoes chewing gum improve students' test performance?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effects do video games have on your body?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does playing video games affect hand-eye coordination?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDoes the amount of time a student spends watching television affect his or her grades?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýIs a person's favorite subject in school influenced by gender?

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDoes listening to music while studying affect performance on a memory test?

7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does color affect a person's mood?

8.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the weather affect your mood?

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Biochemistry

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does a shampoo's brand affect the strength of hair?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effects do different cooking methods have on the vitamin C level of broccoli?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does time effect the amount of vitamin C in an orange?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effects do varying concentrations of sodium bicarbonate have on the photosynthesis of spinach leaves?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWill varying temperatures affect the decomposition reaction of the enzyme catalase and hydrogen peroxide?

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow effective are various antioxidants in the prevention of skin cancer?

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Cellular and Molecular Biology

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effect does temperature have on the vitamin C content of fruits and vegetables?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effect does UV light exposure have on the fermentation rate of yeast cells?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effects do sports/soft drinks have on teeth?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich contains higher quality protein: organic or processed chicken?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effects do food preservation methods have on the enzyme catalase?

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Chemistry

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat combination of ingredients makes the best lip-gloss?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the temperature of water affect the time it takes to freeze into ice?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich toothpaste brand cleans the best?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýGiven the same amount of water, how does pot size affect the amount of time it takes to boil water?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich type (alkaline/ lead acid) of battery lasts the longest?

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow will the time spent chewing bubble gum affect its bubbles' maximum size?

7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow will adding different flavors of Kool-Aid to water affect the water's boiling point?

8.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow can you speed up the ripening of tomatoes?

9.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich type of soap removes more grease: dish soap, hand soap, or shampoo?

10.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich type of fruit is more acidic: lemons, oranges, or watermelon?

11.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDo all chocolate candies have the same melting point?

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Computer Science

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich materials cause the biggest drop in Wi-Fi signal?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat techniques make a password difficult to hack?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat is the effect of temperature on processing speed?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat is the average number of read/writes in a hard drive's lifetime?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does packet size affect data movement across a network?

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat are some alternative uses for an outdated computer?

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Earth and Planetary Science

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the seasons?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the speed of a river's current affect the size of the grains on the riverbed?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow do different computer models affect weather pattern prediction?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does atmospheric gas content affect a planet?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat is the effect of altitude on the detection of cosmic rays in a cloud chamber?

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Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich has a longer life: an LED or an incandescent lightbulb?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the tension in a guitar's strings affect its pitch?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the size of a drum affect its pitch?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow much energy is lost in various electrical wiring types?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow do different construction materials affect a paper airplane's efficiency?

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Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the material a shirt is made of affect the time it takes to dry?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat brand of paper towel is most absorbent?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat brand of trash bag can withstand the most weight before ripping?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich can support more weight: paper or plastic grocery bags?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich type of fabric will hold the most dye?

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Energy and Transportation

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does a light bulb's wattage affect the amount of heat detected above a light?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does tire pressure affect a car's fuel efficiency?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the shape of a boat's hull affect its speed?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the angle of a solar panel affect its ability to capture energy?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does ethanol content in fuel affect average miles per gallon in an automobile?

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Environmental Management

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich starch plant produces the most fuel?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich type of ground layer limits erosion most: sand, gravel, or soil?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does acid rain affect the flora of our environment?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat difference do low-phosphorous fertilizers have on a lake's pollution levels compared with standard fertilizers?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich uses more water: a shower or a bath?

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow much trash is kept out of a landfill by recycling paper and plastics?

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Environmental Sciences

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow do gas stations affect the soil around them?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effect does acid rain have on sunflower growth?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does a change in environment affect the growth of a plant?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the time of day affect the algae levels in a lake?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat are the best erosion control methods for farmers?

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does nitrogen runoff affect nearby waterways?

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Mathematical Sciences

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effects does a person's height have on their ability to make a jump shot in basketball?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDoes the length of a baseball bat affect how far the ball will travel?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýAnalyzing the construction of an accurate sundial depending on location on the earth

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýCalculating health indices in geographic relation to fast food

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýInvestigate the application of game theory in common board games

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Medicine and Health

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does exercise affect blood glucose levels?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich increases your heart rate more: walking up and down stairs or using a stair-master?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich type of exercise equipment burns the most calories?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does yoga affect your flexibility?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the type of music that a person listens to while exercising affect how hard he or she works out?

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does air temperature affect your flexibility?

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Microbiology

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich disinfectant is the most effective germ killer?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich acne medication is the most effective?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat is the effect of microwave energy on sanitizing a kitchen sponge?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýTest the antimicrobial properties of different kitchen spices.

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýPopulations of bacteria in a local waterway

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Physics and Astronomy

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the temperature of a tennis ball affect the height of its bounce?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich is a better insulator: wool, cotton, or down feathers?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does the color of a shirt affect the amount of heat it absorbs?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does shutter speed affect the color of a photograph?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich metal is the best heat conductor?

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Plant Sciences

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effects do other liquids besides water have on plant growth?

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýDoes aspirin help plants grow?

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow do plants respond to music?

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhich type of fertilizer helps plants grow the tallest?

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does humidity affect how often a plant needs to be watered?

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHow does temperature affect the growth of mold?

7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhat effect does the amount of light a plant receives have on how fast it grows?

8.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýUnder what color light do plants grow best?