The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects

The classic guide to science fairs, recommended by the International Science and Engineering Fair This revision of the classic reference on how to do a science fair project features step-by-step instructions describing 50 award-winning projects from actual science fairs, along with dozens of helpful illustrations. There is also a complete guide to putting together a unique winning project, including sections on choosing a topic, collecting and organizing data, and presenting the project at the science fair. This outstanding revision also includes all the latest rules, updated resources sections, and a list of 500 suggested science project topics suitable for grades 7 and up. Julianne Blair Bochinski (Westport, CT) is a former science fair contestant, award winner, and judge, as well as the author of the two previous editions of The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects. She is now an intellectual property law attorney and a member of the board for the Connecticut State science fair.

JULIANNE BLAIR BOCHINSKI is a former science fair contestant, award winner, and judge, as well as the author of the two previous editions of The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects and More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects. She is a trademark and copyright law attorney and a member of the Connecticut Science Fair Committee.

Foreword to the Newly Revised Edition.

Acknowledgments.

SI (Metric) Conversion Table.

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: 50 AWARD-WINNING SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS.

1. Which Characteristic Is Most Influential in Attracting Bees to a Flower: Fragrance, Color, or Flavor? (Behavioral Science).

2. The Effects of Gender Identity on Short-Term Memory (Behavioral Science).

3. Do All Plants Transpire at the Same Rate under Different Sources of Light? (Botany).

4. Can Plant Cloning Be Used Effectively by Produce Growers? (Botany).

5. How Effective Is Beta Carotene in Fighting Cancer in Plants? (Botany).

6. The Effect of Electromagnetic Fields on Eremosphaera Algae Cells (Botany).

7. What Is the Most Efficient Substance for Melting Ice? (Chemistry).

8. What pH Level Is Most Conducive to Corrosion in Iron and Copper? (Chemistry).

9. How Effective Is Lobster Shell Chitin in Filtering Wastewater Metallic Ions? (Chemistry).

10. How Does Saltwalter Mix in an Estuary? (Chemistry).

11. Can the Life Span of a Soap Bubble Be Extended in Different Temperatures and Atmospheric Conditions? (Chemistry).

12. What Colored Dyes Are Found in Powdered Drink Mix and Colored Marking Pens? (Chemistry).

13. Can Mathematical Patterns Be Found in Johann Sebastian Bach's Two-Movement Preludes and Fugues? (Computer Science/Mathematics).

14. Measuring the Brightness of an Incandescent Light Bulb (Energy).

15. Which Form of Insulation Is Most Effective? (Energy).

16. Alcohol as a Fuel: Recycling Wastes into Energy (Energy).

17. Can Earthworms Be Used to Recycle Kitchen Wastes into Fertile Garden Soil? (Environmental Science).

18. The Great American Lawn and Pristine Water: Can They Coexist? (Environmental Science).

19. Do Gas Ststions Affect the Soil Around Them? (Environmental Science).

20. What Is the Effect of #6 Heating Oil on Elodea densa in an Aquatic Environment? (Environmental Science).

21. Can Limestone Be Used to Protect Pine Trees from Acid Rain? (Environmental Science).

22. What Section of a Town Has the Most Pollution in the Form of Airborne Particles? (Environmental Science).

23. Environmental Effects on the Biodegradability of Plastic Bags, Paper Bags, and Newspaper (Environmental Science).

24. How Does Acid Rain Affect the Cell Structure of Spirogyra? (Environmental Science).

25. The Presence of Heavy Metals in a Coastal Body of Water and Their Effect on Aquatic Life (Environmental Science).

26. What Substance Is Most Effective for Cleaning Teeth? (Health Science).

27.The Relationship between Alcohol Dosage and Dependency in a Rat (Health Science).

28. How Effective Are Various Items in Protecting against Ultraviolet Radiation? (Health Science).

29. The Wave, the Golden Mean, and Mathamatics.

30. Are Dandelions as Effective as Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics against Bacteria? (Microbiology).

31. Can Food Molds Be Used to Reduce Bacteria Spread by a Pet Rabbit? (Microbiology).

32. What Substance Is Most Effective for Preventing the Breeding of Bacteria in Waterbeds? (Microbiology).

33. How Can the Amount of Bacteria Found on Kitchen Sponges and Dishcloths Be Reduced? (Microbiology).

34. An Analysis of the Bacteria and Heavy Metal Content of Sewage before and after Treatment at a Sewage Plant (Microbiology).

35. Are Your Clams Safe to Eat? (Microbiology).

36. Footwear versus Bacteria (Microbiology).

37. The P-Trap: A Bacteria Cauldron (Microbiology).

38. The P-Trap: A Continuing Dilemma (Microbiology).

39. Improving the Antibacterial Effects of Garlic (Microbiology).

40. Does the Period of Motion of a Pendulum Depend on Its Weight, Amplitude, or Length? (Physics).

41. Are Composites of Wood Stronger than Solid Wood? (Physics).

42. Which Angle of Attack Generates the Most Lift? (Physics).

43. Polaization and Stress Analysis of Airplane Windows (Physics).

44. Shape and Viscous Effect (Physics).

45. What Would Happen to Climate, Weather Patterns, and Life Forms if the Earth Were Cubical? (Physics).

46. The Physics of Cheating in Baseball (Physics).

47. Does a Golf Ball's Bounciness Influence the Distance that It Will Travel? (Physics).

48. Relaxing the Breathing Patterns of Newly Purchased Pet Fish so They May Adapt to a New Aquarium (Zoology).

49. Can the Heartbeat of a Chicken Embryo Be Detected without Breaking Its Eggshell? Zoology).

50. Are Dogs Colorblind? (Zoology).

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: Stste, Regional, and International Science and Engineering Fairs.

Appendix E: Alternative Science Fair Project Competitions.

Glossary.

Index.

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