Research based Earth,Energy,Environmental, Science Fair Projects

Phytoremediation of the Oil Sands
Home School  -  Calgary, AB
Suncor Energy Summa Cum Laude Award -  $500.00
View Project:  virtualsciencefair.org/2010/millxk2
Abstract: This project used Mycorrhizal inoculated soybean plants as a means of phytoremediation in the Alberta Oil sands. The plants were grown in tailing sands soil, to determine if the mycorrhizal addition allowed growth in the barren soil, and remediation of the hydrocarbons in the soil. The addition of the mycorrhizal fungus increased the growth in the soybean plants allowing them to remediate the soil
Project Number: 5073	Grades: 10-12   Earth/Energy/Environmental
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Solar Juice
Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute  -  Guelph, ON
Lockheed Martin Canada Summa Cum Laude Award -  $500.00
View Project:  virtualsciencefair.org/2010/pansxs2
Abstract: Possible methods to prolong the operational lifespan of dye sensitized solar cells were investigated. Benzoic acid was used to inhibit bacterial growth on the natural plant dye, and sealing agents were used to prevent the evaporation of liquid electrolyte. Benzoic acid was found to have a positive effect on red cabbage dye, depending on several factors. All tested sealing agents proved to work.
Project Number: 4951	Grades: 10-12   Earth/Energy/Environmental
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Cadmium...mium!
Collège catholique Samuel Genest  -  Ottawa, ON
Transport Canada Summa Cum Laude Award -  $300.00 Primary Fluid Systems " Best in School" Award - $50.00
View Project:  virtualsciencefair.org/2010/aubixs2
Abstract: Nous avons déterminés les conditions de culture optimales pour une culture de Lemna minor, une plante aquatique. Cette culture pourait aider à dépolluer les plans d'eau contaminés au cadmium, un métal lourd.
Project Number: 4751	Grades: 7-9   Earth/Energy/Environmental
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Research based Biology Science Fair Projects

Germs and Us
Sathya Sai School of Canada  -  Toronto, ON
Lockheed Martin Canada Summa Cum Laude Award -  $80.00 Primary Fluid Systems " Best in School" Award - $50.00
View Project:  virtualsciencefair.org/2010/ssaixs2
Abstract: To determine where germs thrive in our immediate environment and what is the effective way to avoid getting sick by them. I assumed that toilet seat will have most germs. However, Unclean money (coin) had the most amounts of bacteria instead of the toilet seat. Also, the most effective cleaning agent was the hand sanitizer. [ Pls listen to Audio 'Project Overview' ]
Project Number: 5046	Grades: 4-6   Biology
Comments:    Your experiment was both meticulously carried out and informative. Thank you.
Ascochyta Blight in Chickpea
Evan Hardy Collegiate  -  Saskatoon, SK
Enterprise Saskatchewan Summa Cum Laude Award -  $500.00
View Project:  virtualsciencefair.org/2010/pratxp2
Abstract: Some chickpea lines are either resistant or susceptible to ascochyta blight depending on the A. rabiei isolate. We plan to compare the rate of phytotoxin production in these incompatible and compatible interactions which may contribute to understanding of the pathogen’s race-structure.
Project Number: 5009	Grades: 10-12   Biology
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Don't Drink From The Carton!
South Island Distance Education School  -  Victoria, BC
Enterprise Saskatchewan Summa Cum Laude Award -  $80.00
View Project:  virtualsciencefair.org/2010/bailxm2
Abstract: Often times my parents have reminded me to not drink directly from beverage container but instead to pour them into a cup. With this project I would like to find out if there is an increased amount of bacteria that enters a beverage when you drink it directly from the bottle or carton and if so how significant is it.
Project Number: 4792	Grades: 4-6   Biology
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Living Dinosaurs
Simons Valley Elementary School  -  Calgary, AB
University of Regina - Faculty of Science Summa Cum Laude Award -  $80.00 Primary Fluid Systems " Best in School" Award - $50.00
View Project:  virtualsciencefair.org/2010/bosmxp2
Abstract: This project will be about living dinosaurs of today. One example of these creatures is the Coelacanth.
Project Number: 4390	Grades: 4-6   Biology
Comments: An example of a very good VSF descriptive project. The image sources are given, a student make video is provided and a puzzle is included.    An attractive website and an interesting topic!. I like the blue colour choice for your background colour. You had a couple of words in pink that may be more difficult for people to see. The electrosensory mechanism you talked about is quite interesting. You have included a lot of good information in your project. Very few editing errors, especially for the length of your project. Your video loads quickly on a Mac but is slow to load on a P.C. The special effect background on your video is effective.
The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Spruce Ridge School  -  Estevan, SK
University of Regina - Faculty of Science Summa Cum Laude Award -  $100.00 Transport Canada Award - $50.00
View Project:  virtualsciencefair.org/2010/stepxl2
Abstract: This project describes the black-tailed prairie dog and its adaptations for survival in a grasslands habitat. The project also discusses some of the reasons prairie dogs disappeared as humans began to use and change its habitat. It also explores human actions resulting in the recover of prairie dog populations.
Project Number: 4425	Grades: K-3   Biology
Comments: Another great project from the students of Spruce Ridge School. Audio commentary in the movie would have been a nice addition.