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Test the effects of fire on the mineral content of soil. [E] The effect of wildfire ash on the environment [E] The connection between fire, soil, & CO2 emission levels. [P] The role of park ecosystems [E] The effects of flame-retardant chemicals on various species of evergreen trees [P] Find out which object (Styrofoam, vinyl material, cotton material, newspaper, or cardboard), has more harmful elements, (ash and smoke) to the atmosphere when it is burnt. [E] Prove that burning trash is a good alternative to landfills. [P] Determine what material, when commonly burned, gives off the most black carbon particulates [E] [P] Create and test a vegetable based fuel that both performs well and burns cleanly compared to modern energy sources. [E] |
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Study wildfire flame propagation to determine whether uphill or downhill winds cause the greatest speed in flame propagation.
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Determine if certain dry plants used in xeriscaping may burn easily and be a risk to property during a wildfire. [E] |
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Impact of Roofing Materials on an Interior Fire's Power of Destruction
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Which treated wood can withstand better a fire? [P] |
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Compare a fuel cell's efficiency to that of an internal combustion engine.
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How Does the Species of Wood Used in a Fire Affect the Resultant Temperature Produced? [E] Determine which fireplace fuels work most efficiantly to heat a room for the least amount of time, energy, and money. [E] |
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Which Smoke Detector Will Work Best to Alert You to the Possibility of a Fire?
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Investigate the relationship between the amount of information stored on a CD-R disc and the size of the "burn" by measuring with a ruler. [E] Buld a fire alarm. [E] |
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| How many volts are produced by sparking barbecue fire starters and the distance the spark can travel. [E] | |
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| What Is the Effect of Smoke Inhalation on the Stability of a Spider's Web? [E] | |
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Fire & Firefighters
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Foam based car engine fire extinguisher that will cover the engine and gas tank to stop a fire.
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S.M.A.R.T. Paint is a safety coating applied to buildings that senses fires and more. Electronics sensors are embedded into the paint to signal impending danger. [P] Robotic Firemen [P] A system that utilizes RFID tags allowing firefighters to determine where their help is needed more [P] PALSS: (Polymer Activated Life Saver System) saves lives while reducing property damage associated with conventional fire extinguishing systems. [P] |
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Science Fair Projects Resources
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Science Fair Projects A-Z [R] Citation Guides, Style Manuals, Reference [R] Safety Resources [R] [R] |
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