Bednarcik Junior High School presents The WISE ask the WHYs Science Fair 2016 February 3, 2016 Bednarcik Gymnasium 6-9 pm This year we pleased to present projects from both Bednarcik Jr. HS and Plank Jr. HS. Over 300 students will be participating in this event. The following categories will be judged from 6:00- 7:30 pm: Astronomy, Biochemistry, Botany, Consumer Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Electronics, Health Science, Material Science, Physics – Energy The following categories will be judged from 7:30- 9:00 pm: Behavioral Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Physics – Forces and Motion, Zoology Session 1 ASTRONOMY Carson Miller Ethan Mueller Jordan Booth Sebastian Rivera Does the color of the star affect its planets? Investigating life on other planets. Does temperature affect visibility of stars Can life be sustained on different planets? BOTANY Giselle Perez Jacob Dior Joseph Lopez Josh Smith Logan Trisilla Mady Johnson How does artificial light affect plant growth? Best fertilizer for grass How does acid rain affect plant growth? Does aspirin impact plant growth? How light intensity affects oxygen output Circadian rhythm and plants EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Aarnav Kunde Alece Dodd Aleya Murrell Ben Feltman Dorian Robbertse Erick Griffin Ethan Egofske Joseph Lopez Lexi Kerry Lili Eisenberg Nick Haas Ryan Greenwood Stephanie Cazares Tanya Koomjohn Tristan Williams Can nanotechnology help to clean up oil spills? How does global warming affect organisms? How does global effect dolphins in their habitat? Cleaners and their effect on the environment - runoff, etc. How do gemstones affect plant growth? How does flooding occur in dry regions? How Rocks are Formed How does acid rain affect plant growth? What’s in your water? Alternative Ways to Melt Ice that Can be Safe. Ocean Current and convection rates What factors affect volcano eruptions? How does thermal energy affect water rise? Tectonic Plates Tsunamis Creating Fossils BIOCHEMISTRY Abby Mindy Alex Salinas Allie Petzke Anthony Ippolito Ashley Webb Ashlyn Katzen Ava Kram Bella Villatuya Bonnie Cerna Ceclia Frias Chaz Dietz Devin Kenworthy Gabby Rabanal Jace LeRoux Kamrynne Romero Kayla Ortiz Lou Vacassy Matthew Trakszelis Nyla Talton Olivia Antoniolli Ryan Schopler Sean Wepfer Does steaming vegetables affect the nutrients? Will the type and preparation of an egg affect its weight? Calorie Inferno Is there a difference between reduced fat and full fat foods? Which fruit has a greater rate of dehydration? Which type of yeast makes bread rise the most? fruit and gelatin experiment Does the color of the vegetable affect its vitamin C? Iodized salt investigation How to change the chewiness of baked goods. Electrolyte Investigation Investigating leavening agents in baked goods How does Olestra affect one's health? Does the color of soda affect its taste? How to make the best cookies? To Brine or Not to Brine Cheese Making Pickling Vegetables Experiment Organic vs. Non-organic Fruits and Vegetables Restructuring Chocolate Crystal Formations Which fruits have more antioxidants Which orange juice has the most vitamin C? MATERIAL SCIENCE Adrian Ibarra Antonio Lioce Avery Bullock Cole Preston Demetrius Chaney Fazilah Imtiaz Haley Lewis Kennedy Gray Kyle Small Nick Martinez Nicole Vydra Savanna Ely Whitney Massey Zach Seidel How does skateboard wheel width impact friction on runs? How does the type of stick affect your accuracy? (hockey) Does the weight of your shoe affect the distance you run? What Crest toothpaste removes stains best? Which ball bearing reduces friction best for a skateboard? Heating rubber investigation. Does the type of wax affect how fast candles burn? 100 Shades of Gray: Understanding Art Media Finding the Sweet Spot What bat is most effective? What type of cup keeps coffee warm for the longest? Nail Polish Durability Which container will keep fruit the freshest over time? How do materials and size affect a parachute? CONSUMER SCIENCE Akhil Inampudi Alejandra Hernandez Effect of Temperature on Name brand vs. Generic Batteries Investigating stain removers. Brendan Harkins How Shoes Impact Basketball Performance Chloe Scovill Sunscreen investigation Gianina Runca What type of lotion retains the most moisture? Gracie Robinson Hannah Coladilla Jacob Betterman Jala Lenon Jimena Godinez JoDee Szweda Kenia Fernandez Lizzy Zuniga How do different types of foundation affect facial skin? Preserving the Life of a Marker Popcorn Comparison Test Which shampoo makes your hair cleaner? What type of concealer best covers your under eye area? Why do different water bottles taste different? Hair bleach investigation Which nail polish works best with three elements? Maya Ong How do the main ingredients in lipstick affect longevity? McKenna Heniz Rachel Prinz Best shampoo for colored hair Which form of dishwasher detergent works best? Rick Horstmann Xbox vs. PS4 Rosario Quintero Chavez Sabrina Kong What brand of diaper absorbs more liquid? Salicylic Acid vs. Benzoyl Peroxide Sloane Lightfoot Whitening Product Comparison Toccara Johnson Comparing over the counter acne medicine? PHYSICS – ENERGY Aakash Bharat Alem Basic Anna Marcucci Aryan Vaidya Ethan Jones Grayson Goetz Isabella Castaneda Riley Badie Sloane Johnson Sunethra Kannan William Martinez Trevor Maier Zohaib Farooq The Great UV Radiation Effect Factors that affect pitch on a guitar A Blast to the Past: Improving recording sound properties Thermally Conductive Cutters How does rosin and friction affect the sound of a cello? Magnetic Force in Different Temperatures Can people tell tonal differences? Why Colors Attract Light Shutter Speeds Effect on Photo Quality Do wood inframes shrink when a violin is played? Don’t Fret! Standing Waves on a Guitar How to Cook Using Sunlight How does temperature affect strength of an electromagnet? HEALTH SCIENCE Averey Jones Brad Wiggins Brian Wright Dasia Boatright Denisha Luluquisin George Yurkovich Ginny Bolen Grace Fiduccia Grace Oberwetter Hannah Dela Cruz Herbie Alvarez Kayla Habich Liliana Mendoza Mia Figola Nathan Czepiel Paige Wiencek Sam Kaiser Sam Schultz Sara Hanratty Sheila Erramilli Sophia Hubble Sravani Ponnaluri Sydney Granholm Taylor Keating TJ Nix Tracy Tran Victoria Holuch Vincent Urban Yori Awoyade How does peppermint affect the brain? Recovery time from running. Does smoking impact lung capacity? Benefits of oil pulling. Blood type investigation Pyramid vs. Dash Diet: Which is Better for Weight Loss Understanding Blindness How steps impact tumbling speed for gymnastics Effects of Electronic Device Use on Eyes How does Alzheimer's affect the sense of smell? How does exercise release endorphins? Running to the Beat of Your Heart How do electronics affect one’s vision? How Lung Capacity is Impacted by Exercise How do Antibiotics affect the body? How do different soft drinks affect your teeth? Toxins and Heart Rate Concussion How do different tumbling landing impact the joints? What beverages contain more aspartame? How do different eye colors react to optical illusions? How does electromagnetic radiation affect living organisms? How does gas from carbonated drinks affect your stomach? Which sugar substitute is the healthier choice? How do chemicals affect the intestines? How stress affects your health Does eye color affect how you see colors in low lighting? How does weight lifting affect one ‘s athleticism The effects of citric acid on the stomach ELECTRONICS Ben Peters Demi Hrobowski Dominika Blacha Jack Perillo James Linman Shaiva Dhyani Vanesu Jakachira Colored Solar Power How has animation evolved throughout the years? Creating an Effective Fruit Battery Energy efficiency and the light bulb PC vs Mac (which one is more prone to viruses?) Thermoelectricity: Converting Heat Into Electricity Rad Radio Waves Session 2 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Angel Cummings Ari Augustine Brie Matson Chris Banks Delaney Post Danfred Razon David Herbst Emily Treacy Emma McKillip Jarrod Dorsey Katelyn Charapata Kris Urrutia Maddie Baitler Natasha Khondaker Nicholas Cabrales Rebecca Ndekezi Sara Schubach Taylor Jones Taylor Wozniak Tori Rojek How does age affect memory? Does font affect memory? What method will work best for a police photo lineup? Do handwriting and drawing improve memory &reaction time How does age and gender affect pain tolerance? How does light affect someone’s mood? How does video-gaming affect one’s health? How will different genres of music affect test taking? If instructed before the experiment to recall surroundings, are people more accurate than they are without instructions? How to Make Children with ADHD focus better? Does color affect memory? How to overcome arachnophobia? Does color have an influence on memory? Do different genres of music affect your heart rate? Does chewing gum increase test performance? Does behavior or personality change if you play sports? Pain Sensory Survey Electronic Infection in Your Attention How do genres of movies affect people’s heart rate? Is sleep affected by outside factors? CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Emilee Clarke Tyler Coleman Gel Electrophoresis Proton therapy Compared to Standard Radiation Therapy MICROBIOLOGY Aidan Geoffroy Alex Kelsch Anthony Torres Caleb Baskin Ian Mueller Jordan Bielenda-Nordlof Logan Lee Subbu Bhadury TeSean Funchess 5 Second Rule What liquids make fungi shrink the fastest? Stopping mold with oil Adidas vs. New Balance :which one holds more bacteria How do antibiotics affect bacteria growth In what conditions do bacteria grow best? How UV light impacts cell growth. Why are dogs’ mouths cleaner than humans? Can Brainless Protista Function on a Cognitive Level? CHEMISTRY Aaron Fill AJ Argyilan Alan Rodriguez Amir Zeitoun Ben Scott Brandon Askelson Brandon Johnson Connor Betterman Crystal Kosinsky Denise Nukuna Donovan Grunloh Emad Mirza Faith Mills Hahris Ahmed Ja’nae Lenon Jackson Canavan Jarrett Ashman Josh Graham Justin Stover Kelsie Benware Lyndee Elliott Mallory Flugstad Parker Valek Marchello Turner Rodaisha Smith Sami Piccione Ryan Blanco Skyler Grissom Taylor Keating How do different aerosols affect the velocity of a cork? Best Preservative for Apples Hand warmer investigation. Does the oil on your skin effect the way you wear cologne? Do mints actually cool down your breath? Which liquid will cool food the longest? Bone decomposition. What affects the melting point of water? Waterproof mascara investigation. Cyanoacrylate fuming vs. Dusting to Find Fingerprints Making Plastic Cleaning Rust Color Chromatography Which household materials create biogas? Strontium Crystal Needles What is the effect of various contaminants on water filters? Which soda has the most carbonation? How to get heat from a super cooled solution Can algae be cultured to produce biodiesel fuel? Do hormones inhibit the speed of spoiling in milk? Which formula affects the long wear effect on foundation? Oil or rubbing alcohol: which one absorbs scent better? Metal corrosion, (how braces are affected?) Density Investigation Hard Water Investigation How Temperature Affects Chemiluminescence Does temperature affect orange juice acidity? Food Color and Energy Which defrosting method is safest when cooking with meat? ZOOLOGY Anna Pienschke Erin Densberger Felix Munoz Madysen Shahady Mikayla Jasek Sahil Sethi How do different noises affect a pet bird? Can a winter white dwarf hamster memorize a maze? How far can a dog see? How does pitch effect a dog’s reaction? Dog training (stimulating dog’s behavior through colors) How does a snake’s infrared radiation sensory system work? ENGINEERING Adrian Torres Aleena Siddiqui AnaSofia Ocon Emily Rivera Evan Brauer Hunter Vogt Isaac Evans Jacob Doner Jaliyah Boatright James Perozzi Jenna Cuthbertson Joel Johnson Jordan Thorne Kyle Farr Nathan Jendraszkiewicz Riley Vlach Saba Aamir Taryn Impola Tejaswi Nunna Venkat Chundu Vignesh Vakati Zoye Harden What type of structure holds the most? Gone with the Wind – Building a Wind Turbine How does the solar cell change with climate? Which type of DIY Paint is worth making? Pulley investigation Unleaded fuel effects on an Eco boost vehicle. Investigating the safeguards in pulley systems. Foxhole Radio Will a homemade lie detector test actually work? Creating an Effective Water Filter. Can a phone be charged with homemade wet cell batteries? Testing solid fuel on rockets Making a crystal thermometer. How do airplane designs affect how much they scatter light? Building a laser to test burn temperatures of objects How catapult arm length affects distance objects are thrown Electric Motors Does roof color affect cost of heating and cooling a home? Creating fuels through fruit. Mechanical efficiency in gear to motor ratio for drones Which type of wood will work best for a bridge? Can a homemade motor conserve energy in your home? PHYSICS – FORCES AND MOTION Aaron Mason Aubrey Obershan Ben Christensen Corey Provow Erick Medina Hayden Northrup Jeremy Muehring Joey Smiesko Julian Gonzalez Kendall McDuffie Markwon Wilson Matt Wons Max Dukovac Max Robertson Mechanical efficiency in gear to motor ratio for a crane Does magnetism in power bands promote better athleticism? How does weight of a bowling ball affects it’s velocity Get Your Body in Position for The Quick Out! How does weight affect distance thrown by a catapult? Biomechanics of Throwing Does spiraling impact distance thrown? Friction Surface Test How Wing Span Impacts Helicopter Landing Skateboard Wheels: The Effect of Speed on Distance The Returning Can Bernoulli’s principle in golf - do dimples improve performance How does flex affect speed and accuracy of the puck? How does the projectile mass affect its penetrating depth? Patrick Mendoza Taylor Andrews Bending Water Do ankle weights affect height of a cheer jump? Plank Science Projects Session 1 Angie DeLaCruz Angie Lopez Becky Listiawan Billy Campbell Brianna Castillo and Gianna Brendel Cassidy Max Eli Dail Iman Sheikh Jacob Loveland John Green and Aiden Cahill Josue Maya Julissa Newell and Evelyn Fonseca Kaija Harlow Kwesi Caldwell and Bradley Flammersfeld Kya Andrews Lauren Russell Logan Anderson and Annabeth Walsh Lucas Ingram Madison Burns Matt Schultz and Sam Steele Maverick Lange Melissa Henderson and Grace Cooper Morgan Merrell Nathan Fukutake Olivia Wells Peyton Hartman Ryan Schmidt Sam Wilson Tyler Koopman Does a colored candle or a white candle burn faster? Do all liquids evaporate at the same rate? Do certain substances clean pennies better than others? What is the best way to cook eggs? How salt or sugar impacts melting rate Are finger prints in a family similar through genetics? How much gas does your favorite beverage produce? How Voltage Impacts Electrolysis Do colored candles or white candles burn faster? pH Levels of Household Items What ratio of liquids with different densities will make “lava” move in a lava lamp? What type of liquid evaporates faster? Which substance will cleans coins the best? Which brand of batteries will last the longest? Do white candles burn faster than colored candles? Which type of everyday liquid will evaporate the fastest? Which type of Coke has the most sugar? What kind of tape is the stickiest? Do all liquids evaporate at the same rate? Which type of drink is the most dense? What type of cookie falls apart the fastest in a glass of milk? Which type of candle wax burns faster? Which milk-plastic (casein) is the strongest? Which brand of popcorn will pop the most? Does temperature of a candle affect how fast it burns? Does mint actually cool your mouth? How does temperature affect elasticity of rubber bands? What type of milk spoils fastest? Does the initial temperature of the water affect freezing time? Plank Science Projects Session 2 Aimen Khan Aleigh McDermott and Troi Howell How does font affect memory? Will distractions affect driving score and time on Mario Kart Wii? Alex Arand and Kole Schramm Alex Cuevas and Luke Wentz How can we use dry ice to propel rockets into the air? Does the 5-second rule really determine food is safe to eat? Alex Murphy and William McKeown-Robbie Alexis Guzman Allison McDowell and Katilyn Pittinaro Anthy Tran Ashita Wagh and Michaela Banal Carson Bierman Christine Corpuz Which paper airplane model will go the farthest? Dyne Choi and Noah Zukauskas Ellie Behnke Etta Banker and Anya Zarembski Jamie Fechter Joshua Harris Isabelle Zak Katie Countryman Leah Ellsworth Maddi Weis and Bradley Rehg Marissa Batitsas and Kyle Blasingame Namratha Prasad Nathaniel Campbell Zachary Poetsch Which type of soap creates the most bubbles? How do video games affect heart rate and blood pressure? Does gum make you smarter? How fast does light travel in water vs. in air? How does aspirin affect plant growth? How does the amount of water in a bottle affect its sound? Does gender affect a person’s color preference? Which everyday surface has the most bacteria? Personality types and rock-paper-scissors? Which brand of paper towels holds the most liquid? Does listening to music make you run faster? Do the after-effects of a hurricane affect ocean temperature? Does chewing gum help you to test better? Does age and gender affect ability to perceive optical illusions? What bread molds the fastest? Which liquid will make ice melt the fastest? Which eye color sees better in dim light, blue eyes or brown? Does body position affect how fast you throw a baseball? Does the size of a container affect air flow above 1” diameter We would like to thank the following groups for helping make a successful science fair: Oswego High School Science National Honors Society SD 308 Administration Bednarcik Junior High Administration Troy Middle School Bednarcik Junior High Custodial Staff Fermilab Bednarcik Junior High Teaching Staff DRW Holdings Bednarcik Junior High Home and School Nothing Bundt Cakes Plank Junior High Science Department Sam’s Club Montgomery Murphy Junior High Science Department Batteries Plus South Naperville Meemic Foundation for their generous support Oswego East High School Jersey Mike’s IMSA Cheryl’s Candy N’ Popcorn Naperville Allied Bank Naperville Crossings Route 59 and 95th When you want nostalgic candy and quality customer service, visit Cheryl’s Candy ‘N Popcorn! 3027 English Rows Ave, Suite 107 Naperville, IL 60564 [email protected] 2428 US-34 Oswego, IL Naperville Crossings Route 59 and 95th Since 1992, The Meemic Foundation for the Future of Education has been supporting education excellence through funding programs and other partnership initiatives. Created by Meemic Insurance Company as a nonprofit organization, The Meemic Foundation is dedicated to advancing the future of education by offering financial assistance to public, private, parochial and charter schools, and colleges and universities. For over 20 years, we've been pleased to support some truly inspiring educators. Nearly $1,500,000 has been provided to members of the educational community to support innovative programs, events and projects that have significantly impacted the classroom experience. With our grant programs as well as support from our local representatives like Lori Ayala of Oswego, Meemic plans to build partnerships within our communities as we begin our second year in Illinois. Lori is proud to support the efforts of the students as they advance their winning projects to the next round of competition. Meemic proudly gives back to the educational community through The Meemic Foundation for the Future of Education. Find out more: www.MeemicFoundation.org Emergency Exit Only Emergency Exit Only Exit Hallway for Students and Parents Exit Door 4 Gym side Main Office - closed Entry Hallway for Students and Parents Students should sign in before moving into the gym Cafeteria Food available for purchase Jersey Mike’s will be onsite for meals Take a break from the fair, relax, get a snack and socialize Chips, Candy, Pop and Water for sale $1 per item Raffle tickets sold for a drone donated by Batteries +Bulbs Enter Door 2 Cafeteria side
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