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Art
Animation
Graffiti Murals
Graphic Design
Indian Art
Michelangelo
Rembrandt/Self-portrait
Salvador Dali – Painting
Watercolors
Rembrandt
Edward Munch Painting
Japanese Animation
Stained Glass
Ceramic Sculpting

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Athletics/Sports
Aspects of Pitching
Boxing
Hockey
Scuba Diving
Snowboarding
Soccer
Paintball
Rock Climbing
Football
The Art of Archery
Coaching Techniques
Becoming a Dirt-Bike Champion
Surfing

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Automobiles / Motorcycles
Auto Maintenance
Car Restoration
Audio Systems for Cars
Auto Mechanics
Auto Paint Refurbishing
Automotive Design
Upholstery
1966 Volkswagen
History of Low Rider Bikes
History of Motorcycle Racing

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Biography
Life of Jim Croce
Life of Rodolfo Anaya
Life of Diego Rivera

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Biology
The effect of sound on plants
Plants in different environments (light intensity, colour)
The effect of nicotine, air, yeast on mold growth
Factors affecting the strength of hair, the growth of bacteria, molds or yeast
Experiment with Hydroponics
Use seedlings started from seed with three types of soil and >different rates of fertilizer
The effectiveness of Antiseptics and soaps on household bacteria
The effect of air pollution on algae, protozoa, fish, insects or mosses and lichens
Comparing types of artificial light on plant growth
Conditions necessary for the life of a brine shrimp
The commercial uses of algae methods of production
Producing mutations in bacteria, yeast, protozoa or molds
Best conditions for mushroom production, growth of ferns
The effects of ultrasonic antibiotics temperature changes on bacteria count
Microbial antagonism
Reaction of paramecia, planaria to pH, light and temperature conditions
Plant tropisms and growth hormones
Transpiration rates for different plants and conditions
Sugar level in plant sap at different times and dates
Using radioisotopes to study uptake of plant nutrients
A study of territoriality in mice
A study of the cleaning habits of mice
Observation of conditioned responses in different animals
A study of animal phosphorescence and other bioluminescence
Learning and perception in animals and humans
Studies of memory span and memory retention
Age versus learning ability
A study of the relation between physical exercise and learning ability
Is audio or visual information better remembered
The effect of bleaching and dyeing on hair
A study of the percentage of DNA (by weight) in different species
Factors affecting the enzyme's reaction rates
Genetic variations across a Sansevieria leaf
Factors affecting seed germination (e.g. soil temperature, pH)
Root formation in cuttings versus lighting conditions
Factors affecting flowering
Study of sterility in plant hybrids (F1 and F2)
Comparison of different plant's ability to add humus to the soil
Factors affecting Nodule Formation in Legumes
Can household compounds (e.g. tea) be used to promote good health in plants
Effects of cigarette smoke on the growth of plants
The effects of water impurities on plant growth
The effects of phosphates on aquatic plants
Effect of mineral deficiencies on protein content in soybeans
The effect of excess salinity on plants
A study of the tumors produced in plants by agrobacterium tumifacieus
The effect of polarized light on plant growth directica
The effects of solar activity on plant growth
Tracing solar activity cycles in tree growth rings
The effects of electric fields on plants
The effects of magnetic fields on plant growth
Effects of magnetism on the size and frequency of blooms and fruits
Does magnetizing seeds before planting affect growth
The effects of X-Ray and other radiation on plants
The effect of music of varying types and duration on plants
Organic fertilizer versus chemical Fertilizer
Study of population fluctuations in insects
A study of toxicity of insecticides versus temperature
Is polarizes light the guidance system for Foraging ants
A study of stimuli that attract mosquitos
The factors affecting the rate at which a cricket chirps
Study of insect of animal behaviour versus population density
A study of diffusion through cell membranes
Growth of plant and animal cells by cloning
Regeneration in sponges, Paramecia, Planaria, etc.
Manipulation of Vegetative reproduction in plants
Search for nearvacuum environment tolerant plants
DNA: Role in Genetics
Anterior Crucial Ligament
The Life Habits of Chimpanzees
Green Iguanas

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Careers
Commercial Pilots
Dental Assistant
Firefighter
Flight Attendant
How to become a D.J.
Becoming a High School Counselor
Police Work
Teaching
Teaching Elementary School
Crime Analysis
Farming Industry

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Community Service
Guide Dogs

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Computer Science
Studies of storage/retrieval techniques for computer systems
Handling of data transfer between 1/0 devices
Data manipulation and information management techniques and procedures
Applications in education using the computer as an education tool
Compiler design
Statistics and random number problems
Simulation of non-science areas e.g. history, life or other planets
A programmable processing unit design, function and operation
Developing a video game
Pascal programming tools
Developing a program to write a new custom program
Use of computers in managing industrial processes
Using computers to help people do what they want to do
Build a computer from scratch
Create an animation
Write a program

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Culture
Mayan Civilization
Philippine Dishes
Ethnic Foods
The Sword: The Soul of Japan
Samurai
Tex-Mex Food
Origins of Hula
ASL for the Hearing Impaired & Society
Herbs
UFOs
U.S. Soldiers in Vietnam
Child Care
Origins of Merengue
Make-up
Economic Effects of Graffiti

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Dance
Ballet
Folklorico Dance
Mexican Dancing
Requirements of Dance

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Design
Design / decorate a floor plan of a house including flooring, curtains, wall colors furniture, etc.
Design and/or build a model of a house.
Design a motor-cross track.
Golf Course Design
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Training
Landscaping
Computer-Aided Drafting

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Earth Science
Observations of experimentally induced seismic waves
Is there a relation between sunspot cycles and earthquakes
Observations of geomorphic factors in the local areas
Tracing glacial till fragments to local rock outdrops
Exploring methods of controlling erosion
Fossil studies in limestone and other rocks
A study of phosphorescence as a tool for geologists
Comparison of the load bearing strength for different soils
Observations of fluctuations in stream flow following rain
Study of air tides: phases of the moon versus barometric pressure
Effects of weather on human emotions
Changes in snow density and other characteristics with time
The factors affecting ice patterns on glass
Study of the relation between wind direction and temperature inversions
A study of small-scale wind currents around buildings
Observations of local anomalies in the earth's magnetic field
Tsunamis

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Engineering
Design considerations for "Solar Heated" homes
Design considerations for "Solar-Cell" powered homes
A study of propeller designs for wind generators
Production of electrical energy from mechanical sources
Study of efficient home insulation
Comparing Insulative Properties of various natural and commercial insulators
Effect of landscaping and architecture on energy consumption
Efficiency studies on transformers
The effect of temperature on resistance
Study of formation of images on a T.V tube
Efficiency studies of L.E.D.'s (light emitting diodes)
L.E.D illumination versus incandescent illumination in practice
Voice communication with infrared light and fibre optics
Find the maximum speed in fibre optic links
Study of various phosphors in fluorescent lighting
Structure versus strength in dams
Testing and comparing consumer products

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Environmental Science
Water Filtration
The study of flora in a given region
Effects of Water Pollution
Pollution of Beaches
Preserving Wetlands
Observations of urban wildlife
Study of adaptations of city flora to smog
An ecological study of the animal and plant populations occupying the same tree
The effects of crowding (with the same or other species) on a certain plant
Annual variations in the ecology of a body of water
A study of a shoreline
Observations of the spread of Dutch Elm disease
A study of the relation between soil type and vegetation
A study of the relation between vegetation and insects
Monitoring the changes in wildlife caused by human encroachment
The study of the impact of pollution on an ecosystem
A study of water pollution from feed lot farms
Tracing chemical (e.g. DDT) concentrations in successive food chain levels
Ozone destruction experiments
A study of air purification methods
Efficient methods of breaking down crude oil in seawater
Experimenting with microbial degradation of petroleum
Experimenting with biodegradability
Finding efficient methods of harvesting and using plankton
Find and ink that would decompose for recycling paper

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Hobbies/Interests
Antique Furniture
Basics of Ceramics
Billiards
Yoga: Stress Reliever
Pottery
Quilt making
Storm Chasing
Bungee jump/Sky dive
Cooking
Cosmetology
Dog Training
Evolution of Fashion
Genealogy
Make a Dress
Repair of Lightning Equipment

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Literature
Book Publishing
Comics
Formats of Writing
J. R. R. Tolkien
A Poet's Life
A.A. Mine's Creation of Winnie
History of Printing
History of Whittier Daily News
Journalism and its Risks
Pre-press Printing
The Development of a Magazine
Publish an original work:
    Novelette
    Magazine (article)
    Short story
    Children’s book
    Poetry

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Medicine
Autism
Cancer
Down Syndrome
Ebola Virus
Emergency Medical Technicians
Fitness/Diets
HIV/AIDS
Leukemia
Massage Therapy
Pediatric Medicine
Physical Therapy
Pregnancy
Registered Nursing
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sports Injuries
Alcoholism
Asthma
Comatose Patients
Diabetes
Rabies
SIDS - The Causes & Treatment
History of Nursing

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Music
Guitar
Piano
Jazz
Mozart
Beethoven's 9th
Punk Ska Scene
History of Mariachi Music

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Performance
Write/perform/record a song, include designing a CD cover
Put on a comedy show, including marketing, etc.

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Photography
B/W Photography
The Art of Photography
Artistic Photography
Photo Montage
Animal Photography

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Physical Science
Study of accuracy of calculators
The mathematics of snowflakes
Observational orbit determination of comets, meteors or other minor planets
The effect of solar activity on radio propagation
Observations of sunspots, flares and prominences
A study of solar flares through the sudden enhancement of atmospherics
The identification of elements in the solar and stellar spectra
Experimental exploration of the photoelectric effect
Experimenting with electron diffraction
Observations of magnetic permeability of different materials
Comparing magnetic pysteresis for different material
A study of radiation patterns from different antenna types
Factors affecting scent propagation
Factors affecting sound propagation
Factors affecting sound dampening
Index of refraction of liquids versus temperature
Index of refraction of liquids versus amount of additive
A study of infrared qualities of certain solutions
Crystal growth rates versus solution strengths, temperature, etc
Observation of freezing rates of water for different starting temperatures
Reproduce the Stanley Miller experiments "The Origin of Life"
Find the optimal gas mixture for a stanley miller experiment
Experimenting with various separation techniques (e.g. electrophoresis)
A study of catalyzed reactions
A study of saponification reactions
A study of esterification reactions
The physics of ski waves

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Religion
Youth Church Work
Self-Realization Fellowship
Life After Death from a Christian Perspective
The Apostle Paul
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism

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Sociology/Psychology
Impact of Alcoholism on Families
Abortion
Adoption
Spousal Abuse
Teen Pregnancy
Illegal Drugs
Domestic Violence
Animal Testing
Animal Experimentation
Social Work
Wife Abuse
Treatment of Hispanics by Print Media
Cesar Chavez/Farm Workers
Child Development
Child Abuse/Neglect
Community Services
Depression
Dreams
Hip Hop Culture
How Children Learn
Hawaiian Culture
Persecution of Christians
The Homeless
Schizophrenia
Handicapped Children
Raising Deaf Children

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Video/Film
Create a music video
Shoot a news story
Make a T.V. show. (Sitcom, comedy/variety show, cooking show, etc.)
Video Entertainment
Video Production
Broadcasting
History of Film Editing Techniques
Film Revolution
Creation of Snow White
Movie Making

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