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Is That Cat Fat?
Is That Cat Fat?
Difficulty
Time Required Short (2-5 days)
Prerequisites None
Material Availability For this science project you will need to have access to a large number of pets. See the Experimental Procedure section for ideas on how to do this.
Cost Very Low (under $20)
Safety Adult supervision is recommended when interacting with animals you don't know that well.

Did you know that there are over 58 million overweight cats and dogs in the United States? Is your pet one of them? How about your neighbor's cat or your grandma's dog? In this science project you'll determine what percentage of the pets you know are overweight and how their weights compare to pets' weights throughout the United States. Read more
How Are Antibodies Used for Blood Typing?
How Are Antibodies Used for Blood Typing?
Difficulty
Time Required Very Short (≤ 1 day)
Prerequisites None
Material Availability A kit containing specialty items is needed for this science project. See the Materials section for more details.
Cost Average ($50 - $100)
Safety No issues

Have you ever heard about different blood types? Do you know what your blood type is? Antibodies help scientists determine different human blood types. This project is a practical introduction to the human immune system in which you will learn about what antibodies are, how they are formed, and how they can be used to identify different types of cells. Read more
Sweet as Sugar: Comparing the Sweetness of Sugar & Sugar Substitutes
Sweet as Sugar: Comparing the Sweetness of Sugar & Sugar Substitutes
Difficulty
Time Required Short (2-5 days)
Prerequisites None
Material Availability Some specialty items needed,see Materials List for details. For your convenience a Science Buddies Kit is available for purchase.
Cost Average ($50 - $100)
Safety No issues

Cake, cookies, pie, ice cream, hot chocolate, lemonade…Yum! What do all these delicious treats have in common? Sugar. In addition to providing sweetness, sugar adds bulk, flavor, and structure to foods. But is it necessary to add sugar to achieve sweetness? Can the same sweetness be achieved using sugar substitutes like artificial or natural sweeteners? In this project, you will test sugar and sugar substitutes and compare the sweetness of each… Read more
You Are What You Eat!
You Are What You Eat!
Difficulty
Time Required Very Long (1+ months)
Prerequisites This science fair project requires you to either have basic knowledge of good nutrition or be willing to spend some time learning about good nutrition. You will also need to collect parental permission from all people participating in this science fair project before beginning.
Material Availability Readily available
Cost Very Low (under $20)
Safety Adult supervision is required.

Thinking about improving your sports performance? Want to help friends and family make the most of their physical fitness activities? One factor to consider is food! Whether you realize it or not, what you eat does change your body! It affects how you feel, and can even change how you perform in sports. This science fair project will help you explore the link between what goes in your mouth and what your legs and arms can do. Read more
How Food Supplements Affect Weight Gain of Juvenile Mice
How Food Supplements Affect Weight Gain of Juvenile Mice
Difficulty
Time Required Average (6-10 days)
Prerequisites For experiments involving vertebrate animals, ISEF-affiliated fairs require the experimental design to be approved by a scientific review committee (SRC) prior to the commencement of experiments.
Material Availability Readily available
Cost Low ($20 - $50)
Safety No issues

As your mom and dad always tell you, a healthy diet is important to good health. This project is designed to see what happens to mice when they are allowed to load up on sugary snacks. Do you think that they will gain excess weight? Do you think that the mice will regulate their own intake and maintain a 'healthy' diet? You can try this project and find out for yourself. Read more
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