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  • Elementary School - Grades 4, 5, 6
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Where is the highest concentration of bacteria in a household and school? S S
    Bacteria are Everywhere S
    Which body part contains the most bacteria? S
    Viruses & Bacteria Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Food Safety Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    E. coli / Coliform Contamination Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Algae Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Plankton and Phytoplankton Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Diatom Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Fungi ,Yeast, Mushrooms, Mold Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Effects of Light on Bacteria, Algae & Fungi Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Effects of Temperature on Bacteria, Algae & Fungi Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Interdisciplinary Topic: Bacteria
    Interdisciplinary Topic: E. Coli
    Middle School - Grades 7, 8, 9
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Determine if the antimicrobial properties of metals are a good test for whether or not a piece of jewelry is made out of real gold. R
    Where do most microbes live? R
    The Effects of Sucrose and Xylitol on the Growth of Streptococcus mutans R
    Determine the optimal amount of iron to give to phytoplankton in order to produce the most growth in a set period of time for practical use in the process of carbon sequestration via photosynthesis. R
    Determine the microbial diversity present in one's immediate environment. R
    Measuring Antimicrobial Effectiveness with Zones of Inhibition R
    Determine which technique preserves jack-o-lanterns the best. R
    Antibacterial Products: Do they Spread Resistant Bacteria? R
    Do insects transport bacteria from place to place? S
    What are viruses? S
    Determine the effect of different fertilizers on algae growth. R
    The Effects of Acid Rain on Algae's Cellular Structures R
    The Impact of Diatoms on the Environment S
    Find out if soil microorganisms affect the growth of plant life. S

    Viruses & Bacteria Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Food Safety Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    E. coli / Coliform Contamination Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Algae Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Plankton and Phytoplankton Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Diatom Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Fungi ,Yeast, Mushrooms, Mold Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Effects of Light on Bacteria, Algae & Fungi Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Effects of Temperature on Bacteria, Algae & Fungi Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Interdisciplinary Topic: Bacteria
    Interdisciplinary Topic: E. Coli
    High School - Grades 10, 11, 12
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Explore chemotactic responses of P. polycephalum (slime mold) in culture exposed to various amounts of glucose. R
    Grow a culture of the fungus Pilobolus and experiment with how its "spore cannon" responds to light conditions. R
    Establish a culture of Physarum polycephalum (slime mold) and determine if it can find the shortest distance between two food sources in a maze. R
    A New Rapid Processing Method for the Detection of Candidatus lieberibacter Bacteria in Psyllid Vectors R
    Effects of Calcium and Calcitriol on Plasmodial Shuttle Streaming in Physarum polycephalum (a slime mold) R
    Building an Endotoxin Detection Home Test Kit R
    Evaluating the Role of the ESCRT Complex in Host / Cell Interaction and Stress Response of Candida albicans (fungus) R
    Find the best topical application in preventing the onset of powdery mildew. R
    The Quantity of Microbacterial Colonies Found in Water Stored in Automatic Hog Waterers. R
    Identifying Functions of Novel Transcripts in S. cerevisiae R
    Can Garlic Prevent the Fungi Growth? R
    The Effect of TGF-beta Stimulation on Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cell Transformation R
    Measure bacterial transformation efficiency as a function of plasmid DNA concentration. R
    Host-Bacterial Specificity during Legume-Rhizobium Symbioses R
    Reducing Bacterial Growth in Commercial Mushroom Production Using Antiseptic Herbal Extracts R
    The Prevalence and Prevention of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in High School Environments R
    Observe whether or not multiple biotypes of Commensal E. coli thrive within the intestine simultaneously and occupy the human intestine over time. R
    Investigates the effect of decreased pH and increased temperature on the ability of algal coral symbionts to use photosynthesis. R
    The Effect of Electromagnetism on the Competency of Escherichia coli (E. coli) R
    Culturing Strains of Volvox to Become Acclimated to a High Level of Salinity R
    Will soil bacteria collected from farms using cattle antibiotics have more resistance to antibiotics? R
    Mutations in Saccharomyces cerevisiae After Exposure to Yeast-Killing Compounds R
    Synergetic Effect of Gibberellic Acid and Indoleacetic Acid on Ulothrix subtilissima R
    Bacterial Transformations Using the Beta-Galactosidase Gene R
    Does global warming affect bacterial bleaching of coral? R
    Effects of Atmospheric CO(2) on the Nitrogen Production Capabilities of Trichodesmium R
    A neural network slowly trained to recognize the difference between single and double colonies of bacteria S
    How does Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) isolated from commercially purchased cigarettes infect a variety of common garden plants? R
    Determining the mating-type of canola pathogen Leptosphaeria maculans S
    Inhibition of Cell Recognition and Reaggregation by Chitin and Chitinase in the Sponge Microciona prolifera R
    Viruses & Bacteria Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Food Safety Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    E. coli / Coliform Contamination Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Algae Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Plankton and Phytoplankton Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Diatom Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Fungi ,Yeast, Mushrooms, Mold Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Effects of Light on Bacteria, Algae & Fungi Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Effects of Temperature on Bacteria, Algae & Fungi Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Interdisciplinary Topic: Bacteria
    Interdisciplinary Topic: E. Coli
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