{"title":"Chemistry Science Fair Projects","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"caffeine-amp-typing-speed-a2817","title":"Caffeine \u0026amp; Typing Speed","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-451  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/386612975_ec3caea540_b.jpg\" alt=\"5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2007 Kuba Bo?anowski, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver sit down in the front of the computer the night before a big paper's due - a paper you've known about for three months - and wish the words would just appear on the screen? Ever toss back a can of soda in hopes that it will keep you awake and make you work faster? Dr. Anne Marie Helmenstein of About.com wondered if ingesting caffeine would improve a person's typing speed - simply would knocking back a can of soda help a person type faster - so she designed an experiment to find out. Students interested in chemistry, especially how chemicals affect the body, will love this experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo determine if caffeine affects typing speed, students will first need to enlist the help of several volunteers. Each volunteer will need to be proficient in typing and, for best results, will need to be available for a full 124 minute testing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTesting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the volunteer to drink either the caffeinated or non-caffeinated beverage. It is best if you can find two drinks that taste similar so that participants do not know if they are ingesting the chemical. In this way, you can create a single-blind experiment where volunteers are not biased or perform differently because they know they have caffeine in their system (or vice versa). Once the entire 8-ounce beverage is ingested, wait 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the end of the 30 minute period, invite the participant to type the following sentence as many times as they can in two minutes - \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the typing exercise over, have the volunteer ingest the second beverage (e.g. if they started with the caffeinated beverage have them drink the non-caffeinated and vice versa). Once again, wait 30 minutes once they've emptied the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring this 30 minutes and with the volunteer in another room, use the word processing software tool to determine and record word count for the first test, then save the document and open a new one for the next test. [NOTE: Be sure to label the documents correctly for future reference - i.e. Test-Subject-Name-Caffeine or Test-Subject-Name-No-Caffeine.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the second 30 minutes have passed, have the participant complete the same typing exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter testing, the volunteer's typing speed for each session can be calculated by dividing the word count by 2 to get words per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more information about the project, pertinent calculations, conclusions, and things to take into consideration when testing, be sure to visit the full post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chemistry.about.com\/od\/sciencefairproject1\/a\/caffeinetyping.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAbout.com\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103334937,"sku":"A2817","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/386612975_ec3caea540_b.jpg?v=1522781690"},{"product_id":"which-soft-drink-is-the-worst-for-your-teeth-a2838","title":"Which Soft Drink is the Worst for Your Teeth?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-550 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/114450483_87ef30b539_z.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Health Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2006 Flickr, Rex Sorgatz\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've all heard that consuming too much soda (or pop) can be detrimental to our health. Whether it's the high sugar levels, aspartame, dyes, acidity, etc. - there are numerous reasons why soft drinks have gotten a bad rap. Did you know that soft drinks have emerged as one of the most significant dietary contributors to tooth decay? The acid (among other things) works to erode tooth enamel and can lead to more cavities\/decay. This project from Education.com - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/teeth-and-soda\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLook Ma! No Teeth!\u003c\/a\u003e - will help upper elementary students explore which soft drink is actually the worst for your teeth! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow don't get too excited - this project doesn't give testers free reign to drink as much soda as they want. Students will actually observe how their favorite soft drinks affect granulated limestone - tying the pH levels of the drinks to any decay observed in the limestone samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project details - including research questions, materials needed, project procedure, etc. - be sure to visit Education.com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144688153,"sku":"A2838","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/114450483_87ef30b539_z.jpg?v=1522781934"},{"product_id":"which-antacid-can-neutralize-the-most-stomach-acid-a2843","title":"Which Antacid Can Neutralize the Most Stomach Acid?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-574  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3367105978_20e6c29f0d_o.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Chemistry Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2009 Shawn Campbell, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile elementary and middle school aged students won't likely suffer from indigestion, they're sure to know an adult or two who does! This great science fair project, created and performed by sixth grade Selah elementary school student, Nicole, offers a look at which over-the-counter antacid works best to neutralize stomach acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicole decided to test Pepcid AC, Tums, Maalox, and Tagamet - dissolving samples of each product in water and recording the pH level of each sample, then adding 'stomach acid' {Hydrochloric acid} one drop at a time and retesting the solution's pH. She continued adding acid to the samples, recording the number of drops, until each sample was neutralized (pH 7.0). [NOTE: This experiment uses strong acid that can be harmful to skin\/if ingested, etc. so be sure to use caution - proper equipment for handling the acid and parental supervision is advised!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis project was completed in 1999, so check at your local drugstore, there are sure to be other antacids you could include in y0ur project! For full project details - lists of supplies, step-by-step procedure, a sample research report, etc. - be sure to visit Nicole's project page at Selah Elementary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The school website where this project was featured has removed the information so we are not able to link to it anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734146785305,"sku":"A2843","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3367105978_20e6c29f0d_o.jpg?v=1522781947"},{"product_id":"artificial-sweeteners-versus-cane-sugar-which-do-ants-prefer-a2848","title":"Artificial Sweeteners Versus Cane Sugar - Which Do Ants Prefer?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-609\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3243006640_4893ee7567_o.jpg\" alt=\"Middle School and High School Zoology Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2008 Steven Depolo, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo test whether ants prefer natural cane sugar versus artificial sweeteners, Bob Bonnet and Dan Keen of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/ant-behavior-artificial-natural-sugars\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e suggest setting out several samples - table sugar, brown sugar, Sweet N Low (saccharin), and Equal (aspartame) - by an anthill and make observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtensions \u0026amp; Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a more complete project, we suggest adding in Dextrose (glucose), NutraSweet (neotame), and Splenda (sucralose).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou might also consider exploring the health ramifications of artificial sweeteners versus natural cane sugar. One seventh grader masked aspartame with honey and water to see if the artificial sweetener had any effect on behavior and lifespan of an ant colony! Click \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.askdrhull.com\/forum\/viewtopic.php?id=2583\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to see a brief discussion of the the project and, perhaps, get a little inspiration for your own experiment!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734148522009,"sku":"A2848","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3243006640_4893ee7567_o.jpg?v=1522781958"},{"product_id":"what-makes-ice-melt-fastest-a2851","title":"What Makes Ice Melt Fastest?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-629\" title=\"2426089994_3739ed0470_b\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2426089994_3739ed0470_b.jpg\" alt=\"Middle School Chemistry Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2008 Matt Seppings, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is always interested in the fastest, most effective way to melt ice and keep roadways safe in the winter. For those interested in chemistry, this science fair project designed by Dr. Andrew Olson of Science Buddies provides students with an opportunity to observe and determine the best method for de-icing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low cost project that can be done in a short period of time, students will explore the effect of table salt, sugar, sand, pepper, and\/or other other additives (natural or man-made) on ice. While determining additives to test, students should keep in mind environmental concerns, as well as the idea that combinations of various additives may be more effective than the additives on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project - background information, research concepts\/topics, supply lists, procedures, etc. - be sure to visit Science Buddies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151176217,"sku":"A2851","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2426089994_3739ed0470_b.jpg?v=1522781974"},{"product_id":"shake-it-up-which-soft-drink-spews-the-most-when-shaken-a2856","title":"Shake It Up! - Which Soft Drink Spews The Most When Shaken?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-669\" title=\"popcan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/popcan.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Chemistry Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: blog.lib.umn.edu\/paldr001\/myblog\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've all made the unfortunate mistake of opening a shaken can of soda only to have it come spewing out. Whether it was tossed around the trunk of the car on the way home from the grocery store or a friend decided to play a joke, shaking a can of soda causes bubbles of carbon dioxide to line the walls of the can. When the tab is popped and the can is opened, pressure is released, forcing the bubbles to expand. The bubbles need to escape, so they force all of the liquid above them out of the can. Hence, the sticky soda mess!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wonder if different types of soft drinks, when shaken up, spew the same amount? Or if some spew more than others? Great for upper elementary and early middle school students interested in chemistry {and soda!}, gather various types of soft drinks and get shaking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to think about...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform method for shaking {so all samples are shaken with the same vigor for the same amount of time, etc.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethod for measuring the amount of liquid lost to \"carbonation spew\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethod for measuring average initial carbonation of various types of soda {will come in handy when analyzing experiment results}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734169952281,"sku":"A2856","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/popcan.jpg?v=1522782088"},{"product_id":"mentos-diet-coke-pour-six-sodas-at-one-time-a2861","title":"Mentos + Diet Coke - Pour Six Sodas At One Time!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-711\" alt=\"Chemistry and Engineering Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chemistry-and-Engineering-Science-Fair-Project.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: stevespanglerscience.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know you could harness the reaction between Mentos candies and Diet Coke in order to pour six cups of soda at one time? If you're interested in chemistry and engineering, check out this cool science experiment from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stevespanglerscience.com\/experiment\/mentos-soda-popdrop\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSteve Spangler Science\u003c\/a\u003e - not only will your fellow classmates enjoy the explosive demonstration {and an explanation of WHY it works}, they're sure to enjoy a refreshing cup of soda!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThings to think about...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eWhy do Mentos candies react so explosively with carbonated beverages?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the \"Super Soda Dispenser 3000\" work as well with other carbonated beverages?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there a better design for the \"Super Soda Dispenser 3000\"?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the greatest number of cups that can be filled? - i.e. Can you play with the design of the \"Super Soda Dispenser 3000\" and the ratio of Mentos to soda in order to fill more cups?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full project instructions, a fun demonstration video, and related experiments - be sure to visit Steve Spangler Science!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175719449,"sku":"A2861","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chemistry-and-Engineering-Science-Fair-Project.jpg?v=1522782123"},{"product_id":"does-the-shape-of-an-ice-cube-affect-how-quickly-it-melts-a2862","title":"Does the Shape of an Ice Cube Affect How Quickly it Melts?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/States-of-Matter-Chemistry-Science-Fair-Project.jpg\" alt=\"States of Matter Chemistry Science Fair Project\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-718\"\u003eAs Christine, Selah Junior High School student, watched the ice cubes in her soft drink melt she wondered if the shape of an ice cube affects the rate at which it melts. Specifically, if you keep the volume of the cube constant, how does surface area affect how quickly the it melts? She hypothesized that the smaller the surface area and the less ice exposed to the warmer liquid\/air, the slower the ice cube would melt {and vice versa}. She designed a science fair project to test it and did a great job putting it all together! For those students interested in thermodynamics and chemistry, this is a great project to check out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor an informational write-up of the project - background research, list of materials, step-by-step procedure, etc. - be sure to visit Christine's project page!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734176604185,"sku":"A2862","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/States-of-Matter-Chemistry-Science-Fair-Project.jpg?v=1522782129"},{"product_id":"all-that-glows-exploring-fluorescence-a2863","title":"All That Glows - Exploring Fluorescence","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-722\" alt=\"Life Science Elementary and Middle School Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/black-light-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: howstuffworks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack lights are not only neat, they can actually be quite useful. Crime scene analysis. Counterfeit money detection. Detecting leaks in machinery. These are just a few of the ways black lights come in handy. Have you ever wondered, though, why certain items or fluids glow under these specialty lights and others do not? For students that enjoy life science and, of course, making things 'glow', check out the project resources below. Learning about UV light, the electromagnetic spectrum, phosphors, luminescence, etc. will help you predict what objects will\/will not glow when placed under a black light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e{Project Resources}:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencekids.co.nz\/experiments\/glowingwater.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMake Glowing Water\u003c\/a\u003e. Great background information and demonstration of how phosphors react when placed under UV light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/science.howstuffworks.com\/innovation\/everyday-innovations\/black-light.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHow Black Lights Work\u003c\/a\u003e. Provides background information on black lights and their uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/scifun.chem.wisc.edu\/homeexpts\/vaseline.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Things Glow in the Dark\u003c\/a\u003e. Great background information and demonstration of how phosphors react when placed under UV light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chemistry.about.com\/cs\/howthingswork\/f\/blblacklight.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaterials That Glow Under Black Light\u003c\/a\u003e. A great list of materials to consider including in your experiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/blog\/2011\/11\/good-hand-washing-turn-on-the-black-light.php\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGood Hand Washing? Turn on the Black Light!\u003c\/a\u003e Great application for black lights! See how they can help detect good\/bad hand washing practices and provide a way to find out if some places are harder to clean than others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese resources will provide you with a great start on your project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734177587225,"sku":"A2863","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/black-light-4.jpg?v=1522782134"},{"product_id":"keeping-drinks-hot-a2871","title":"Keeping Drinks Hot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-784\" alt=\"Chemistry and Food Science Fair Projecr\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4694605032.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhether you're a coffee, tea, or cocoa drinker, if you plan to enjoy a hot beverage, chances are one of your main goals is keeping the drink hot while you enjoy it. Ever wonder what factors affect how fast a hot beverage cools? For those students interested in chemistry and food science, this is the perfect science fair project to tackle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestions to consider...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eDoes the shape\/size of the mug have an effect on the rate at which the liquid cools? - i.e. tall vs. short, narrow vs. wide, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the composition of the cup have an effect on the rate at which the liquid cools? - i.e. paper, plastic, Styrofoam, glass, clay, stainless steel, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do travel mugs compare? - i.e. double wall insulated vs. single wall, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the addition of sweeteners and\/or cream have an effect on the rate at which the liquid cools?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important concept to consider is what is the optimal drinking temperature for hot beverages (or the acceptable range). The answer to this is probably different for each specific person, but on average, according to Brown and Diller and their study of burns and the optimal temperature for serving hot beverages found in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18226454\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e, they found that the preferred drinking temperature of their test sample was 140+\/-15 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowever you design your science fair project and what variables you choose to test, we highly recommend doing this with adult supervision since you'll be working with hot liquids that can burn!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Resources}:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencekids.co.nz\/projects\/keepdrinkshot.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Kids: Keeping Drinks Hot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734186795033,"sku":"A2871","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4694605032.jpg?v=1522782188"},{"product_id":"nail-polish-price-vs-quality-a2875","title":"Nail Polish: Price vs. Quality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-811\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3046163553.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nEver wonder how drug store brand nail polishes stack up to salon quality products? Kelsey, middle school student at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tisroom39.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/science-fair-2011.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTauranga Intermediate School\u003c\/a\u003e, did and decided to put together an experiment to test various nail polish brands to determine how long each lasts and, based on this analysis as well as cost, what brand offers the best value for your money!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA few things to think about...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eGenerally schedules are cyclical. For example, you might have swimming practice every Monday night or clean your room on Saturday mornings. When testing each polish, try to keep things as consistent as possible by applying the new polish at the same point in your schedule - e.g. every Sunday night. Also, s\u003c\/span\u003eet a specific time frame for study (for example Sunday evening to Saturday evening) and note any unusual schedule items that may have affected the polish. An extra swim in the pool. Sitting through an intense movie where you nervously bit your nails. Volunteering at the concession stand where you opened various containers\/pop cans throughout the evening. All of these can play a part in the durability of your polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways follow the same process. If you clipped and buffed your nails before applying the first test polish, do the same for the remaining polishes. If you used a base coat, two coats of polish, and a top coat in the first go round, do the same for all those that follow. Sample routine: clip (try to clip to a similar length each time), file, buff, apply base coat, apply two coats of polish, and finish with the top coat. [NOTE: Also pay attention to drying times between each coat. Try to keep these consistent from test to test - to the point of timing each - so that your results aren't skewed due to bubbling and\/or uncured polish layers.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider taking photos of your nails each day. These are not only great for keeping track of how soon polish chipped, peeled, etc., but, printed as small booklets (one for each nail polish tested), they also make a great visual for your display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject extension - Look at the ingredients in each polish. Some nail polishes contain formaldehyde and other questionable ingredients. Consider not just looking at cost, but also which polish brand is better for your nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just a few suggestions! Consider taking a peek at Kelsey awesome display and, perhaps, if you have other questions, she'll be able to help you out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734190628889,"sku":"A2875","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3046163553.jpg?v=1522782212"},{"product_id":"are-we-frying-our-brains-with-radiation-a2877","title":"Are We Frying Our Brains with Radiation?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-825\" alt=\"Physics and Chemistry Middle School Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5375376783.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nRadiation is exists throughout our universe and we are exposed to many different kinds on a daily basis. Radiation that has the ability to \u003cem\u003eionize\u003c\/em\u003e* is dangerous when passed through living tissue because it can actually influence biological functions.  Middle school students, Christian Baum and Nate Ackerman of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/531354456005676732\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTuscarawas Valley Local Schools\u003c\/a\u003e, were concerned about the number of household products that we come into contact with that emit harmful radiation and designed a science fair project to determine which emit the most radiation and should therefore be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor students interested in physics and chemistry, this could be a great fit! To get started, here are a few everyday sources of radiation to check out...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless technology - e.g. wireless computer networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell phones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke detectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGranite countertops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there isn't a step-by-step procedure, materials list, etc. we think this project has a lot of merit and definitely warrants more research and consideration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Ionization\u003c\/em\u003e is a process in which an electron is removed from its orbit around the atom's nucleus, resulting in a positively charged ion and a free negative electron.\" (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ehs.virginia.edu\/ehs\/ehs.rs\/rs.factsninfo.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehttp:\/\/ehs.virginia.edu\/ehs\/ehs.rs\/rs.factsninfo.html\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734192070681,"sku":"A2877","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/5375376783.jpg?v=1522782221"},{"product_id":"are-all-sugars-the-same-a2879","title":"Are All Sugars The Same?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg align=\"center\" size-full=\"\" wp-image-837=\"\" alt=\"Middle School Chemistry Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sugar-testing.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wonder if table sugar is the same as sugars found in honey, fruits, etc? For middle school students who are interested in chemistry, this science fair project  from Michael Calhoun of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/sugar-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e that compares various forms of sugar is sure to be a hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo provide a foundation for the experiment, consider a more in-depth look at the following terms...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucrose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFructose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonosaccharides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisaccharides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's great about this experiment is that you won't need a bunch of specialty equipment in order complete it. Test tubes and reagent tablets for urine sugar testing are the only two things you may not have on hand or readily available!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full write-up - including background information, a list of materials, step-by-step procedure, and sample conclusion, be sure to visit Education.com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734192660505,"sku":"A2879","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sugar-testing.jpg?v=1522782224"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/2426089994_3739ed0470_b.jpg?v=1530027648","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/chemistry-science-fair-projects\/grade-5.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}