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Elementary School
- Grades
4,
5,
6
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P=Project E=Experiment
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Where do apples store the best?
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Study the ripening process of peaches in different container materials to determine which environment caused the sugar production rate to rise the most.
[E]
How Does Packaging Affect the Ripening of Fruit?
[E]
Determine which type of container will keep a banana freshest the longest.
[E]
Find the ideal temperature that microwave popcorn should be stored at to achieve the best "popping" results.
[P]
Find out if letting cookie dough sit in the refrigerator for 48 hours before baking it makes cookies taste better.
[E]
Keep Your Candy Cool With the Power of Evaporation
[E]
Food Safety Science Fair Projects and Experiments
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Middle School
- Grades
7,
8,
9
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P=Project E=Experiment
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Does the Type of Container Affect the Amount of Vitamin C in Orange Juice?
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Does controlled atmosphere storage affect the malic acid and starch levels in apples?
[E]
[P]
Determine the safest type of packaging out of the three: Ziploc bag, plastic container and aluminum foil.
[E]
Effect of Storage Temperature on the Deterioration of Hop Oil
[P]
Which apple type changes in sugar content most after removal from cold storage?
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The ability of differing containers to maintain the freshness of produce, possibly due to the container's ability to diffuse ethylene gas.
[E]
Examines the levels of harmful bacteria that grow in baby food after it has been opened and used in both refrigerated and room temperature environments.
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Bacterial Activity in Fresh and Frozen Human Milk as Compared to Cow's Milk and Baby Formula
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How Do Fat Content, Exposure to Air, and Movement Affect the Shelf Life of Milk?
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Determine susceptibility of store brand and homemade yogurt to development of yeast contaminants.
[E]
Determine which method of defrosting meat is safest and which method of cooking kills the most bacteria.
[E]
The Effect of Various Temperatures on the Type and Growth Rate of Bacteria in Meat
[P]
A third-world refrigeration method
[E]
Food Safety Science Fair Projects and Experiments
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Useful Links
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R=Resource
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Science Fair Projects Resources
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Food Science Resources
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Chemistry Resources
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Citation Guides, Style Manuals, Reference
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Safety Resources
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Food Science Fair Books
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