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Ventura County Science Fair: This site contains many ideas for science
fair projects. It also includes links to other sites with science fair project
ideas. http://www.west.net/~vcsf/vcsfidea.htm
Peace Country Science Fair: This site includes a brief description of
different kinds of projects in the various science areas as well as a brief
description
of the judging process used in their own science fair.
http://www.fairviewc.ab.ca/pages/science_fairs/index.htm
Science Fair Sites: A list of websites where you can find topic ideas
for science fair projects. The links are categorized by level allowing a
website for
all audiences.
http://www.fvsd.ab.ca/stm/science_fair_sites.htm
- ScienzFairTM Ideas – Food Science: project ideas have links to extra information with web links.
- Does the brand of cupcake determine how good it tastes?
- Observe the influence of different cooking methods and different pHs
on the appearance, flavour and texture of vegetables.
- How effective is carbon filtration in removing color from apple juice?
- Does the acidity of apple juice affect how quickly it ferments?
- What percentage of mass I converted to CO2 during the yeast fermentation
of grapes?
- Does sunlight affect the amount of Vitamin C in orange juice?
- What relative levels of vitamin C are in different citrus fruits?
(2 sites)
- What effect does cooking have on a food's nutritional value?
- Does the choice of food affect an athlete's performance? (3 sites)
Compare the calories of common foods such as various types of nuts, marshmallows, etc.
- How can we test for the presence of starch?
- Compare the amount of starch in assorted vegetables.
- Can starch content be used as a reliable indicator of maturity
for Red Delicious apples?
- Is there a relationship between price and the
levels of grease in various store brands and/or price levels of hamburger
meats?
- Is it possible to cook food in a solar oven made from used
boxes and paper?
- Compare different methods of cooking a potato and differences
that result in sensory qualities.
- …et al,
http://members.aol.com/ScienzFair/food.htm
- London and District Science and Technology Fair: Links to science fairs
http://physics.uwo.ca/sfair/sflinks.htm
- Some great science sites for science fair projects:
http://edu.pe.ca/parkside/scsites.htm
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