TOXICS
INFORMATION PROJECT (TIP)
P.O. Box 40572, Providence, RI 02940
Tel. 401-351-9193, E-Mail: TIP@toxicsinfo.org
Website:
www.toxicsinfo.org
(Lighting
the Way to Less Toxic Living)
“LESS TOXIC LIVING” SCIENCE
PROJECTS
GET IDEAS FOR FOR CLASS SCIENCE PROJECTS
EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES FOR SCIENCE FAIR
ENTRIES AT YOUR SCHOOL
COMPETE FOR THE TIP SPECIAL AWARDS AT THE
RI STATE SCIENCE FAIR IN MARCH
Toxics
Information Project (TIP) is a non-profit RI organization seeking to educate
people about toxic chemicals in everyday life and products, and about healthier
alternatives. One of our interests is
encouraging students to research “Less Toxic Living” related topics. – We offer assistance with reports or
projects that demonstrate health and environmental effects from toxic chemicals
and/or information on how to avoid them, at home and school. In 2005, TIP gave 14 Special Awards at the
RI State Science Fair to students whose projects reflected our concerns about
“Less Toxic Living”. We plan to bestow
similar awards at the 2006 event .
WHAT KINDS OF PROJECTS ARE
POSSIBLE ?
To get a better idea of
the kinds of projects that may qualify for these awards, see the list of
winners from 2005 on the back of this sheet.
However, potential selections are not limited to the topics covered last
year! We are hoping that by making
students aware ahead of time about LTL Awards, we will generate even more great
ideas and projects that fit our criteria.
Less Toxic Living awards
may be given for projects that involve:
Research into
environmental and health effects of common chemicals.
Information about products
and materials that affect indoor air quality.
Concerns related to our
“Pesticide-Free Playing Fields” Initiative – especially asthma.
The connections between
chemicals, learning disabilities and lower IQs.
Information on
accessibility issues for chemically vulnerable people, such as asthmatics.
Surveys on what chemicals
are being used at school and at home.
Surveys on what people
know about the health effects of common household chemicals.
Experiments (teacher and
parent-approved) comparing or investigating properties of common products.
WHAT CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS ARE
WE TALKING ABOUT?
Those that are in common use
around people, such as cleaning products, pesticides, and fragrance chemicals,
new carpets and paint, some furniture, cosmetics, plastics.
Those categorized as indoor air
pollutants – for example, “air fresheners” are so listed on the EPA website.
Those that are asthma triggers or contain carcinogens, endocrine and
neurological disrupters,.
WHAT FORM SHOULD THE PROJECT TAKE?
The same as for any other science
project – it can be a written report, use charts, photographs, drawings,
physical samples of products discussed, models, anything that conveys the message.
HOW
MAY I BE CONSIDERED FOR A TIP “LESS TOXIC LIVING AWARD”
OR
GET HELP WITH A CLASS PROJECT?
Contact
Liberty Goodwin, TIP Director, at 351-9193 or liberty@toxicsinfo.org
to discuss your ideas.
2005 RI SCIENCE FAIR “LESS
TOXIC LIVING” AWARDS
Toxics
Information Project (TIP), Providence, RI, 401-351-9193,
www.toxicsinfo.org
SENIOR DIVISION
WINNERS
|
Christopher |
Duluk |
Smithfield High School |
Biochemistry |
The Influence of Cyhalothrin on the Growth of Sordaria
fimicola (Insecticide killing
beneficial fungi) |
BIO-502-E |
|
|
Justin |
Bergeron |
Scituate High School |
Environmental Science |
Clean Clothes Versus Dirty Water (Comparing detergents) |
ENV-510 |
|
Honorable Mention
|
Theresa |
Raimondo |
La Salle
Academy |
Environmental
Science |
Can
Duckweed Be Used to Treat Excessive Algae Growth in Fresh and Salt Water |
ENV-506 |
|
Ashley |
Fox |
Mt. Hope High School |
Microbiology |
Effects of Garlic on B. cereus and E. coli |
MIC-504 |
|
Courtney |
Wallin |
Bay View |
Environmental
Science |
Has Your
Child Been Playing in Poison |
ENV-501 |
|
Alexandra |
Walling |
Portsmouth
High School |
Environmental
Science |
Carbon
Dioxide in Proximity to East Main Road |
ENV-515 |
|
Michael |
Morley |
Portsmouth
High School |
Botany |
The
Effect of Earthworms on Plant Growth |
BOT-510 |
JUNIOR DIVISION
WINNERS
|
Jamie |
Yates |
St. Luke School |
Medicine and Health |
Does Exposure to Plastic Chemicals Affect the Ability of
the Immune System to fight Breast Cancer? |
MED-112 |
|
David |
Demers |
Aldrich Junior High School |
Microbiology |
Handling spoiled chicken
Do antibacterial products really work |
MIC-103 |
Honorable Mention
|
Nicholas Cooney |
& Andrew Bechard |
St Margaret School |
Botany |
Turf Wars: Organic Vs Synthetic Fertilizers |
BOT-121-E-TM |
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|
Tayla |
Hill |
Blessed Sacrament |
Chemistry |
All Cleaned Up
What Effect Does Citrus Cleaner Have On Cleaning Grease Compared To
Water And Ammonia Cleaners |
CHE-112 |
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|
Cameron |
Aubin |
St. Francis of Assisi |
Environmental Science |
Indoor Allergens |
ENV-102 |
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|
Drew Prescott |
& Derek Rocha |
Barrington Middle School |
Medicine and Health |
HEAVY? DON'T PANIC - GO ORGANIC! |
MED-102-TM |
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Madeline |
Dodge |
St Margaret School |
Biochemistry |
Good Looking Fruit |
BIO-103 |
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