How does antibacterial soap affect bacteria? What diet meets your energy requirements? How can you measure blood pressure, metabolic rate, and calories? Young scientists learn about the scientific method while experimenting with hygiene and health. Many experiments in this book include ideas readers can use for science fair projects.
Authors Robert Gardner, Thomas R. Rybolt, and Salvatore Tocci take cooking to the next level with these great food science projects. Young scientists will explore the chemistry of food in finding out how to test for fat, carbohydrates, vitamin C, and more. Many experiments include ideas for your science fair. Students can ace their next project or science test while working with their favorite food.
Introduces various aspects of forensic science--document examination, forgeries and counterfeiting, blood and DNA analysis, and trace evidence and provides suggestions for related projects.
Introduces students to science projects that transform an ordinary fish tank into an easy-to-use tool for carrying out science experiments and science fair projects. Includes the physics of refraction and reflection, surface tension, cohesion, pressure and sinking.