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Middle School
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7,
8,
9
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P=Project E=Experiment
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Observe the effects of short-term ultraviolet light exposure on bacteria.
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Determine the effectiveness of ultraviolet and infrared radiation in killing common bacteria.
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Test whether or not a higher percentage of sunshine radiation has an effect on the amount of chlorophyll produced by algae.
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Will pollutants decrease the amount of light bioluminescent bacteria produce?
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Determine whether bacteria can be used as a test for protection against ultraviolet ray damage and skin cancer. (How utraviolet light (UV) and sunscreen affects bacterial growth?).
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Will the Growth of the Microorganisms Bacteria and Mold Be Inhibited by Various Sources of Illumination?
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Effects of Temperature on Bacteria, Algae & Fungi
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High School
- Grades
10,
11,
12
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P=Project E=Experiment
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Grow a culture of the fungus Pilobolus and experiment with how its "spore cannon" responds to light conditions.
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The Effect of Gradient-Coated Sunglass Lenses on Yeast Growth after Exposure to UVA Rays
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Retarding the Growth of Escherichia coli (E. coli) with Varying Light Wavelengths
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Test whether E. coli survival through photoreactivation can be increased by a brief exposure to ultraviolet light prior to a longer exposure.
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Investigates the effect of decreased pH and increased temperature on the ability of algal coral symbionts to use photosynthesis.
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The Effects of Different Colored Lights on Algal Oxygen Production
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Alternate Light Rays Effect on Micro-Organisms
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The Effect of Electromagnetism on the Competency of Escherichia coli (E. coli)
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The Effect of UV Light on Algae Cells
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Effects of Temperature on Bacteria, Algae & Fungi
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Science Fair Projects Resources
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