E06 : Analyzing Money for Harmful Bacteria and Exploring Natural Antibiotic Solutions


Students Paolo Ramelli
School HWCD - St. David - Hamilton
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 7
Group Group 3 - Life Sciences I
Abstract The purpose of this project is to understand if money contains bacteria that can make people sick. The experiment also tries to determine if different forms of money including: coins, old Canadian bills, new Canadian bills and American bills make a difference on the kind of bacteria that is found. The second stage of this project is to determine if herbs and spices can inhibit the growth and/or kill bacteria that is harmful to humans.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Merit AwardsBronze Merit Award$ 60