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  • Elementary School - Grades 4, 5, 6
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Can Baking Soda Substitute for Baking Powder in a Recipe? R
    Find the ideal temperature that microwave popcorn should be stored at to achieve the best "popping" results. S
    Determine if a cold-water soaking process can improve the crispness of oven-fried potatoes. R
    Exploring the Science of Marinades R
    Evaluate the ability of egg substitutes to mimic the binding, leavening, or thickening properties of eggs in baking and cooking. R
    How Much Baking Powder Do Quick Breads Need? R
    Find out if letting cookie dough sit in the refrigerator for 48 hours before baking it makes cookies taste better. R
    Determine which combination of ingredients results in the pancake with the lowest density. R
    A few popcorn experiments R R
    The effect of temperature on the growth of yeast S
    The effects of baking soda and baking powder on the taste and texture of baked goods. R
    Which brand of popcorn pops the most kernels? S
    Will spaghetti cook faster with or without salt? R
    Do preservatives prevent mold from growing on store bought bread much more than on home made bread? S
    Middle School - Grades 7, 8, 9
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    The Effects of Seasonings on the Control of Escherichia coli in Hamburger R
    Which Cooking Liquids Slow Softening the Most? R
    Determine the best method for producing the best soft-boiled egg. R
    Learn which one of six different chocolate brands results in handmade molded candies with the glossiest surface. R
    Microwave Radiation's Effect on the Growth of Bacteria R
    Test whether bread dough with wild natural yeast would rise higher than bread dough that used commercial yeast. R
    See if yeast will reproduce using various sugar substitutes. R
    Which yeast mixture rises the most? S
    The amount of bacteria in poultry supply R S
    How Much Longer Does It Take Bread with Preservatives to Grow Mold Than It Takes Bread without Preservatives? R
    The Effect of Various Temperatures on the Type and Growth Rate of Bacteria in Meat S
    A Novel Treatment to Increase the "Pop-ability" of Popcorn (Zea mays everta) R
    Find out which type of salmon (farmed or wild) tastes better and which is better for your health? S
    How bread works R
    Why do some foods such as dumplings float on water when cooked? R
    The effect of irradiation on the nutritive value of beef S S
    Does food warmed in microwave ovens have a negative effect on the human body. S
    Determine the General Public's Preference of Flour in Chocolate Chip Cookies R
    The Effect of Flour Type on Muffin Density R
    Comparing Different Fruit Pastes as a Preservative in Baked Goods R
    How bread works R
    Test a piece of ham that falls on the counter and ground for 10, 5, and 1 seconds and see if it really will be clean enough to eat or if it will be crawling with germs. R
    High School - Grades 10, 11, 12
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    This project explores a simpler and cheaper objective quantitative method to determine the piquancy of a type of hot pepper. S
    Determine which method of defrosting meat is safest and which method of cooking kills the most bacteria. R
    Determine factors that affect the yield and composition of meat after cooking R
    What is baking powder and how does it work? R
    The Effect of Reduced Pressure on the Yield Volume of Popcorn R
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    Chemistry Resources R

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    Safety Resources R R


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