SCIENCE RESEARCH 2000
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES
101 A, Alina - The Effect of Watching Movies on Human Heartrate
102 B, Elizabeth - Do Children Listen to What You Say or to the Tone of Your Voice
103 B, Vanessa - How Does the Human Eye Perceive Color?
104 G, Sean - Age Wars
105 H, Sara - Stroop Effect
106 H, Casey - Learning to Trace Backward
107 L, Kelly - Color Recognition of Common Objects by Young Children
108 M, Blair - The Effect of Classical Music on the Memory of Children
109 N, Drew - The Mozart Effect: What is the Effect of Classical Music on Human Reasoning?
110 O, Lisle - Seeing is Believing: A Case of Optical Illusions?
111 S, Sara - The Mozart Effect on Preschooler Fine Motor Ability
112 V, Ricky - Is Audio or Visual Information Better Remembered?
113 H, Alexa - Gender Differences in Computer Games
BIOCHEMISTRY
201 B, Rebecca - Is Beta Carotene Effective in Preventing Cancer in Sunflower Plants?
202 C, Julia - The Effect of Motor Oil on the Germination and Growth of Brassica rapa
203 F, Nicole - The Effect of an Acidic Soil on Plant Growth?
204 H, Alex - Why do Apples Brown, and What are the Best Ways to Prevent Browning?
205 H, Kristen - Does Skim Milk or Whole Milk Sour First?
206 P, Lindsey - Fruit Desiccation
207 P, Corey - The Effect of Salt on the Growth of Duckweed
208 F, Laura - The Fluorescence of Algae
BOTANY
301 B, Kevin - Will Listening to NPR Make Basic Rapid Grow Brassica Plants Germinate Faster?
302 C, Kerstin - Which Fertilizer Allows Zinnia elegans to Grow the Tallest?
303 E, Bryan - Which Type of Food Do Carnivorous Plans Prefer?
304 F, Rebecca - What is the Best Solution for Cut Flower Longevity?
305 G, Joe - The Mimosa Tree's Reaction to Touch
306 J, Kate - Is Hydroponics as Efficient as Growing Plants in Soil?
307 K, Mike - The Effect of Different Plant Foods on Plant Growth
308 L, Michael - What Type of Water is Most Effective in Making a Plant Grow: Rain Water, Tap Water, or Bottled Water?
309 M, Marisa - Hydrophonics: Soiless Gardening
310 M, Julie - Germination - How Monocots and Dicots Differ When Treated with Different Amounts of Fertilized Water
311 S, Leigh - The Effectsof Salinity on the Growth and Development of Cabbage Plants
312 S, Zach - The Effects of Myucorrhizae ad 18-24-12 Fertilizer on Perennial Ryegrass
313 S, Donald - Why do Rhododendron Leaves Curl in Cold and Drought?
314 V, Lauren - What Do Your Plants Drink? How Do
Various Types of Water Affect the Growth of Radishes?
CHEMISTRY
401 A, Dan - Color Chromatography
402 A, Kate - Which Detergent Cleans the Best?
403 B, Pooja - How Do Metal Compounds Affect the Color of Flame Given Off When Heated?
404 B, Koyel - A Study of the Compactness of Different Crystalline Solids
405 B, Kyle - Detailed Analysis of Sports Drinks and Related Beverages
406 B, Alex - The Power in What We Eat
407 B, Katie - Which Soda Has the Most Caffeine ?
408 B, Mercedes - Sports Drinks: Are You Drinking the Best One for Your Health?
409 C, Ellen - Which Calcium Supplement Dissolves Quickest in Stomach Acid?
410 D, Daniell - Do Frozen Liquids Melt in the Same Amount of Time?
411D, Courtney - Will Alum or Sodium Chloride Make More Crystals?
412 F, Jaryn - Which Type of Paper Towel is the Most Absorbent?
413 F, Mara - Which Battery Works Better: Why, When, Where?
414 G, Ryan - How Long Does it Take to Freeze Filtered Water and Salt Water?
415G, Lee - The Effects of Temperature on Windshield Washers
416 G, Laura - Which Carpet Cleaner Works Best?
417 H, Jason - What is the Best Way to Get Your Vitamin C?
418 K, Whitney - At What Temperature Should Popcorn be Stored, for Best Popping Results?
419 K, Adam - How Time Affects the Amount of Vitamin C in Oranges
420 L, Ricky - Which Paper Towel Can Absorb The Most Water?
421 L, Edward - What Laundry Detergent Has the Greatest Effect on Mustard Stains in Hot and Cold Water?
422 P, Keegan - What Fruits and Vegetables Work Best to Make a Battery?
423 P, Rachel - If You Have Seen One Black Marker, Have You Seen Them All? A Study of Chromatography
424 R, Cory - Why Pay More For An Inferior Job? A Comparison of Liquid an Powder Detergents
425 R, Zach - The Quicker Picker Upper: Which Paper Towel is Most Absorbent?
426 S, Warren - Which Kitty Litter Absorbs the Most Water?
427 S, Joseph - What Liquid Would Make the Best Battery?
428 S, Adam - What Are the Effects of Laundry Detergent on How Clothes Fade?
429 T, Amanda - Stain Removal Using Household Products
430 T, Myron - The Effect of Detergent on Different Stains
431 W, Rob - To Pop or Not to Pop!
432 D, Stephanie - Which Generic Brand of
Ibuprophen Dissolves Most Similarly to Advil in Stomach Acid?
COMPUTER SCIENCES
501 C, Craig - AOL vs MSN: Which ISP Can Support Higher Connection Speeds?
502 W, James - Using a Computer Database to
Calculate Total Average In Order to Predict an NFL Team's Regular Season Success
EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES
601 A, Julia - How Does Temperature Affect the Size of Raindrops?
602 B, Alison - The Effect of Land-Use on the Water Quality of a Near-by Stream
603 Brown, M - What Soils Can Make Plants Grow the Fastest?
604 G, Tess - Plant Growth in De-Salinated Water
605 G, Alyssa - Accuracy in Weather Forecasting: Who Does it Best?
606 G, Brett - The Effects of Humidity and Barometric Pressure on Pollen Count and Allergies
607 R, Natalie - The Buffer Capacity of Different Soils
608 T, Dean- What Are the Effects of Droughts on
Worms?
ENGINEERING
701 M, Kent - Can a Vortex Tube be Used as an Efective Heating and Cooling Source?
702 T, Eric - What is the Better Body for Model Rockets?
703 W, Tom - Does the Size and Shape of the Fin Affect the Maximum Altitude of the Rocket?
704 W, Sean - Which Bridge Truss Will Support the Most
Mass?
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
801 A, Robert - What is the Effect of Wind Stimulation on Swedish Ivy?
802 F, Paul - Passive Solar Heat: The Best Choice
803 L, Ryan - Our Future is Flowing Downstream!
804 L, Adam - Clean Water
805 M, Savannah - What are the Effects of Dispersants on Anubi nana?
806 M, Mark - A Chemical Analysis of Three CreeksFrom Drinking Water
807 M, Devon - The Effects of Acid Rain on Grass Growth
808 M, Harry - What are the Effects of Earthworms on Plant Growth?
809 R, Sanyog - Water Fountain Chemical Tester
810 S, Andrew - Shoebox Archeology
811 S, Merida - How Does Light Effect the Growth of Pond Bacteria
812 B, Elizabeth - Which Type of Wood
Absorbs the Most Water?
MATHEMATICS
901 Ayers, Ryan - Which Popcorn Pops the Best?
902 B, Zachary - Wanna Bet! Is the Football Point Spread Really Accurate?
903 J, Steve - Hurricanes in El Nino and La Nina Seasons
904 K, Alex - Home Field Advantage
905 K, Michael - The Probability of Landing ona Particular Property in Monopoly
906 P, Adam - There's No Place Like Home!
907 R, Cole - Home Field Advantage
908 S, Michael - The Battle Between Heads and Tails
909 W, Jenna - Determining the Accuracy of the Lincoln-Peterson Mark-Recapture Method
910 W, Mark - Can the Speed of a Car Be Determined by
the Change in the Pitch of It's Horn?
MEDICINE & HEALTH
1001 A, Katie - Can the Taste Buds Be Fooled?
1002 A, Phillip - The Elasticity of Latex Rubber Bands at Different Temperatures
1003 B, Stephanie - Is There Any Difference Between Antibacterial Hand Soaps, Regular Hand Soaps and Hand Sanitizers?
1004 B, Brynne - Which Toothpaste is Most Effective for Cleaning Teeth?
1005 B, Lisa - What Substance is the Most Effective for Cleaning Teeth?
1006 B, Michelle - Which Lotion Moisturizes Better? - Generic or Brand Name?
1007 C, Andrew - How Much Light is Needed to See?
1008 C, Kristin - Who Has the Blackest Eye? A Study on Which Mascara is the Most Waterproof
1009 D, Alison - Which Brand of Nail Polish Fades Away More When Placed in Remover?
1010 D, Ashley - Which Shampoo Makes the Hair Strongest?
1011 F, Sophie - Vegetable vs. Gelatin Capsules
1012 F, Katie - Can You Cough Your Germs?
1013 H, Kate - Which Bandage is the Best for Healing Wounds?
1014 H, Julia - Burn Baby Burn: Comparing the U-V Protective Capacity of Sunscreens
1015 K, Will - How Does Microbial Growth Differ in Different Brands of Milk?
1016 L, Alaina - What is the Most Effective Method for Bleaching Teeth?
1017 L, David - The Effects of Liquids on Human Teeth
1018 P, Melissa - Thumbs Up For Fingernails
1019 R, Naina - Are the Fat Content Labels on Ground Meat Accurate?
1020 S, Larry - The Opposable Thumb
1021 T, Drew - Which Smells Are Prefered by Different Sexes
1022 U, Stuart - Flexibility of Fingers in Younger Children
MICROBIOLOGY
1101 B, Diane - "Bugs " in Beauty - A Study of Bacteria in Makeup
1102 B, Jordan - How Long Will Bread Last Without Having Mold?
1103 C, Zach - Listerine vs. Scope
1104 D, Cara - Don't Cry Over Sour Milk
1105 D, Abby - Which Dishwashing Liquid Kills the Most Bacteria?
1106 G, Emily - Which Mouthwash Works Best to Kill Bacteria in the Mouth?
1107 G, Kris - Which Store-bought Chicken Contains the Most Pathogenic Bacteria?
1108 H, Christina - Which Handsoap/Antibacterial Soap is Most Effective in Killing Bacteria?
1109 K, Christina - How Can the Amount of Bacteria on Kitchen Sponges and Dishcloths be Reduced?
1110 K, Jeny - The Amount of Bacteria on Make-up Samples
1111 K, Laura - Which Mouthwash Kills the Most Bacteria?
1112 L, Hillary - Which Mouthwash Kills Bacteria the Best?
1113 L, Jessica - Goldenseal and Echinacea: Nature's Antibiotics, Are They As Effective As Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics?
1114 M, Tessa - Which Anti-bacterial Hand Gel is Most Effective?
1115 M, Jessica - Tea Tree Oil or Traditional Soaps?
1116 M, Elaine - Which Body Wash Brand Kills the Most Bacteria?
1117M, Randall - The Quest to Eliminate Strep Throat
1118 N, Julian - Which Acne Medicine Works Best on Corynebacterium xerosis?
1119 O, Ross - Which Deodorant is Most Effective in Killing Bacteria?
1120 P, Sara - Is Anti-Bacterial Handsoap of Anti-Bacterial Hand Moisturizer Better?
1121 R, David - Which Mouthwash is the Most Effective Against Bacteria?
1122 R, Chase - Dirty Money: The Amount of Bacteria on Different Amounts of Money
1123 T, Kristin - The Effect of Antibacterial Hand Gels on Bacteria
1124 T, Alyssa - What Cleaning Solution Works the Best on a Kitchen Counter to Kill Bacteria?
1125 V, Peter - Which Is the Most Effective at Killing Bacteria: Hand Soaps, Hand Gels, or Hand Lotion?
1126 W, Whitney - Which Form of Hand Wash is More Effective on Corynebacterium xerosis: Liquid Hand Soap or Hand Gel?
1127 W, Sara - The Effect of Leading Brands of
Mouthwash on Bacteria
PHYSICS
1201 A, Matt - The Effects of Fins on the Flight of Model Rockets Part II
1203 C, Brian - Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
1204 C, Michael - Which Passive Solar Collector Retains Heat the Longest?
1205 D, Peter - Which Brand of Balata Golf Ball Travels the Farthest When Hit with the Ping Titanium Driver?
1206 F, Alyce - Light Reflection and Rainbows
1207 H, Michael - Are Gel-Core Golfballs Worth the Money?
1208 H, William - The Science of Soccer
1209 J, TJ - What is the Maximum Speed a Car Can Go Before Destabilizing on a Curve?
1210 K, Jacquelyn - Does the Height a Golf Ball Bunces Effect the Distance It Travels When Hit by a Golf Club?
1211 L, Rob - At Which Temperature Does a Tennis Ball Bounce the Highest?
1212 M, Christina - Does Higher Octane in Gasoline Provide Better Fuel Economy?
1213 S, Andrew - Which Lacrosse String Material Will Stretch the Most?
1214 S, Greg - The Effect of Movement of a Mass in a Car on the Acceleration of the Car
1215 S, Tyler - How Weather Affects Baseball
1216 S, Michael - How Sound Waves Affect the Arrangement of Small Objects
1217 V, Evan - Which Golf Club Hits the Ball the Furthest?
1218 Y, Elizabeth - Do Color and Light Affect Temperature?
1219 Y, Phil - Which is the Better Battery: Duracell or the Pink Bunny?
1220 W, Chris -How High Do Certain Balls Bounce From
Three Meters onto Asphalt?
ZOOLOGY
1301 C, Laura - To Which Sweetner Are Harvester Ants Most Attracted?
1302 C, Samantha - Are Cats Right or Left Pawed?
1303 G, Katja - Picky Eater: Which Type of Seeds do Wild Birds Prefer?
1304 R, Dalea - Agression and territorial defense in crickets?
1305 W, Lori - Can Goldfish Be
Trained to Exhibit a Pavlovian Response?
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