Cell and Microbe Science Fair Projects

Cells and microbes are found everywhere, from inside your mouth to the puddle in your backyard. The simple experiments in this book will help you begin to understand this important topic. If you are interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Kenneth G. Rainis is a microbiologist, illustrator, and microscopist, as well as a cofounder of Neo/Sci Corporation, a science education company in New York. He has a B.S. in biology and a M.S. in protozoology.

Introduction: Cell and Microbe Experiments and Projects Using the Scientific Method	p. 7
How Scientists Search for Answers	p. 12
Using the Scientific Method in Experiments and Projects	p. 14
Science Fairs	p. 22
Safety First	p. 26
Organisms and Their Cells	p. 29
Cell Size	p. 33
Active and Inactive Cells	p. 41
Prokaryotes: Cyanobacteria	p. 44
Prokaryotes: Bacteria	p. 47
Eukaryotes: Plant Cells	p. 51
Eukaryotes: Chloroplasts	p. 54
Eukaryotes: Animal Cells	p. 56
Comparing Eukaryotic Cells	p. 58
Symbiosis	p. 65
Cell Tours	p. 69
The Nucleus and Other Organelles	p. 71
Cell Respiration	p. 74
Cell Membranes and Walls	p. 77
Cell Processes	p. 81
Turgor in Plant Cells	p. 82
Cell Eating	p. 86
Cell Movement	p. 89
Cytoplasmic Streaming	p. 93
Cell Reproduction	p. 95
Microbes You Know as Bacteria	p. 101
Bacteria Populations	p. 103
Pasteurization	p. 108
Microbes You Know as Fungi	p. 113
Mold Growth	p. 115
Microbes and Disease	p. 120
Fermentation	p. 128
Microbes You Know as Protists	p. 133
Microbe Environments	p. 134
Microbe Eating	p. 138
The Microbe Identification Guide	p. 142
Microscopy and Image Processing	p. 153
Science Supply Companies	p. 156
Further Reading and Internet Addresses	p. 157
Index	p. 158
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