Science Fair Project:

Choose topic to study:

Do background research. Research literature about other experiments, how data was collected, what are the characteristics of your topic and other information.

Design experiment, write procedure, complete required forms and obtain permission to conduct experiment.

Write a paper on your background research [Review of Research Literature] and proposed experiment.

Conduct an experiment- take pictures, analyze results.

Write the investigation report to add to review of literature-research paper.

Prepare the Science Fair powerpoint and present results to class

Consider possible topics:Consider possible topics:

Science in the newsScience in the news

Local concernsLocal concerns

Topics introduced in classTopics introduced in class

Hobbies or Personal InterestHobbies or Personal Interest

InventionInvention

How might your research enhance the world or its inhabitants?

Consider possible topics:Consider possible topics:

Science in the newsScience in the news

Local concernsLocal concerns

Topics introduced in classTopics introduced in class

Hobbies or Personal InterestHobbies or Personal Interest

InventionInvention

1. Work through the Four Question Strategy for 1. Work through the Four Question Strategy for each of your ideas.each of your ideas.

2. Do a little research to see what might effect how 2. Do a little research to see what might effect how the topic: acts, responds, changes..etc. the topic: acts, responds, changes..etc.

Email scientists for specific information!Email scientists for specific information!

University Websites: UNO, LSU, Tulane or ask a scientist,

Effect of pH

Effect of gibberillic acid

Analysis of ___ in various solvents

Effect of turbines on tidal flows

Effect of temperature on fuel cells

An alternative method for controlling….

The effect of salt water intrusion on….

The effect of heavy metals on …..bacteria, plant mitosis, insects, earthworms, crickets.

The effect of magnets, electric field

……….production of electric field by …….

Do invertebrates learn?

Titles and Hypotheses Titles and Hypotheses should be specific…should be specific…

Spectrophotometric determination of trace amounts of lead in drinking water is better than Water analysis.

The kinetics of oxidation of iodine ions with hydrogen peroxide in acidic solutions is better than Chemical kinetics.

The analysis of the red dyes present in different brands of tomato ketchup by thin layer chromatography is better than The use of chromatography to separate materials.

Is it better to use dried animal manure as a fertilizer or as a fuel? is better than Combustion and nitrogen analysis.

The effects of sugar-free chewing gum on the pH in the mouth after a meal is better than Acid-base chemistry.

The ozone hole, UV radiation and its possible effect on the growth of Lepidium sativum is better than Consequences of the ozone hole.

The effect of detergent toxicity on certain bacterial strains is better than Detergents in the environment.

A study of the effect of differing pH levels on the growth of Phaseolus vulgaris is better than The effect of acidity on plant growth.

The competitive and evolutionary nature of the symbiotic relationship in Paramecium busaria is better than Symbiosis in animals.

The effect of banana peel on seed germination is better than Factors which affect the germination of seeds.The investigation and analysis of the modes of vibration of a guitar string is better than Wave theory.

The variation in resistance of a wire subjected to different strains is better than Measuring the resistivity of different materials.

Check out the

International Science Fair Website forpast winners and important formshttp://www.societyforscience.org/isef/

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Petroleum Institute

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Welding society

New Orleans Geological Society

Clio Sportsman’s League

Effects of In-situ Bioremediation on Gasoline Effects of In-situ Bioremediation on Gasoline Contaminated Soil (Contaminated Soil (Gracia Aguilar, JEHS))

What is the Effect of % Medium used for incubation on What is the Effect of % Medium used for incubation on Hypnospore Zoosporulating of Perkinsus Marinus found Hypnospore Zoosporulating of Perkinsus Marinus found

on Crassostrea Virginica (on Crassostrea Virginica (Kayla Green, JEHS))

Determination of the process of phyto- remediation in Determination of the process of phyto- remediation in P.Cordata in JP drainage canals (P.Cordata in JP drainage canals (Betsy Lopez EJHS))

2004 Region I Science & Engineering Fair winners - 2004

ENGINEERING-ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICALENGINEERING-ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL1st Place: 1st Place: David Nguyen David Nguyen -What is the effect of various types of turbines on the -What is the effect of various types of turbines on the amount of electricty produced of a wind turbine?amount of electricty produced of a wind turbine?CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGYCELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY3rd Place: 3rd Place: Terry DaoTerry Dao -What is the effect of zinc on yeast fermantation? -What is the effect of zinc on yeast fermantation?4th Place: 4th Place: Dominic SuazoDominic Suazo - What is the effect of phosphate on cellular - What is the effect of phosphate on cellular respiration of duckweed?respiration of duckweed?ANIMAL SCIENCESANIMAL SCIENCES4th Place: 4th Place: Don Vu Don Vu - What is the effect of temperature on coral bloom?- What is the effect of temperature on coral bloom?PLANT SCIENCES PLANT SCIENCES 4th Place: 4th Place: Thao Dam Thao Dam - What is the effect of sweet potatoes on pansies?- What is the effect of sweet potatoes on pansies?

2009 Region I Science & Engineering Fair winners – John Ehret High School

To use lab equipment that could not be borrowed…

To order materials….

To be safe