9th ELEMENTZ SCIENCE RESEARCH CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION Conference :18th April 2008 (Friday), 1500-1700hrs Anderson Junior

College Group A
School A1 Anderson Secondary School Anderson Secondary School Bowen Secondary School CHIJ St Josephs Convent Title of Project Investigation of the Adhesive Properties of Casein on Different Materials RFLP markers for authenticity testing Oil Spills and its effects Number of pupils in project group and their names 1. Yong Hui Ying 2. Leonard Ho Zhen Feng 1. Vanessa Koh Su Min 2. Teo Min Hui 3. Chng Cheng Yi Samantha 1. Timothy Ho Jin Wei 2. Lim Kaixian Meryl 3. Maung Arkar Maw Hein 4. Celvin Tan Name of teacher mentor or mentor from higher institutions Miss Mok Lai Koin

Awards Silver Gold Presentation Certificate of Commendation Certificate of Participation

A2 A3

Mdm Tey Chin Chin Lee Soo Sian Jermaine Hajjah Marlina Kumar Ms Sunarti Ms Nootan Raj

A4

Effects of Different Types Of Water on Various Species Of Freshwater Fish

1.

Sharaniya Lekshmi Veeraraghavan 2. Selvam Swathika

3.
A5 Evergreen Secondary School Fuchun Secondary School Hougang Secondary School Maris Stella High School A study on how saltwater may be utilised to generate electricity To determine which berry can produce the most ethanol after fermentation by titration method To investigate the magnetization of water 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A6 A7

A8

Celery The potential remedy for lowering blood pressure?

Shalini Pillay d/o Magindren Sonia Dubay Gan Ke Ting NurAfini Daaibah Bte Amir Amzah Hong Xing Ru Stella Chee Shui Hwee Nurfirdiyanah Aqirah Jerry Sng Guan Kiat Nguyen Trung Thien Phuc, Peter Do Khanh Duy Syeda Ameena Bte Syed T H Tan Cher Ling Aldington Tan Jun Jie Kenneth Chew Loon Hong Lim Yong Cheng Muztaffa B Mohamed Hamid Caleb Lim Jia Xian Andrew Darmadi Wang Xing Chi Lim Teng Wei Koh Chon Kiat

Mr Chong Chee Siong, Daniel

Silver

Ms Esther Seto Mrs Goh Wai Yee

Silver Certificate of Participation Bronze

Mrs Justina Tey (sch) Mr Jeffrey Lee

A9

North Vista Secondary School

To investigate the pH values of different types of coffee

Lim Hwee Peng Celena Liau Jie Lin Gerlene Low Rui Qin Eileen Seah Yee Lin Rohaizad B Noordin 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cheng Dao Han Janice Tan Ying Zhen Heng Cheng Sin Lim Xiao Feng Lee Zhi Rong Jasmine Tay Shi Min Koh Bao Ling Quek Yan Tong Lim Qun En Jin Wei Darren Lee Seow Guo Hua Jeremy Chong Hao Wei Adrian Tang Wei Tat Lloyd Viknesh S/O Chandra Segaran Toh Teck Wei Connie Chan Jasper Chan Mun Jun Tong Vivienne Ng Shi Wei Edna Pan Yun Xin Ng Sok Chin Teo Kai Qian Mohanan Mothi Kumar Yeow Lih Wei

Mr Soong Beng Sion Ms Mala

Certificate of Participation

A10

Presbyterian High School

Producing soap from ashes left after burning

Ms Chua Guat Beng Mrs Choy Hui Peng Mdm Lu Yen Ling Mr Martin Lee Ms Wong Set Lee Ms Sin Puay San Ms Theresa Koh Mr Ganasha Kumar Ms Amanda Yap

Gold

A11

Serangoon Secondary School Yio Chu Kang Secondary School Yishun Town Secondary School Yishun Town Secondary School

An investigation on the effectiveness of different brands of yogurt and cultured milk drink on the growth of E.coli Bacteria To compare different sources of renewable energy to find out which one is more effective in generating electricity. To prevent the growth of maggots in meat by using vacuum To investigate the most effective cleaning agents for coffee stain on teeth

Bronze

A12

Certificate of Commendation Bronze

A13

A14

Bronze

Group B
Number of pupils in project group and their names B1 School Anderson Secondary School Anderson Secondary School Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School CHIJ St Josephs Convent Compassvale Secondary School Title of Project Killer potato, a health risk worth worrying about? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Raveendran Aswini Haritha Vijayavardhini Daxaniie D/O Selvaraj Ajeeta Singh T. Haiysvariah Chow Qun Di Charissa Pao Yingxin Ho Wen Qi Jane Ng Jiale Lai Wei Xuan Loh Kang Yong Darren Toh Jing Hao Loh Kang Yiao Aristle Tay Lee Chun Mei Sabrina Tan Sze Ying Germaine Luo Wen Xin Marianne Mindy Tan Shu Ying Tan Shi Ming Sharmaine Ho Shi Min, Rachel Ching Li Yan, Tan Jin Ting, Tan Yan Yew, Nicholas Sim Zhi Yang Timotheus Teo Jing Zhi Chan Yu Ying Charmaine Seah Wan Lin Muhammad Asyraf Seah Ying Ling Sri Suriyani Bte Azali Afiqah Bte Mohamad Sani Munira Bte Mohammad Rawi Jung Jin Ju Nicholas Ng Jun Howe Luo Hao Chong Ern Yuan Joel Lim Ding Zhi Liu Han Peng Tan Wee Teck K.S. Vikneshan Desmond Lo Jian Wen Derwin Teng Tze Shuan Tan Yong Xian Leroy Low Jun Min Jeannie Ong Wei Jin Tan Sally Name of teacher mentor or mentor from higher institutions Mrs Irene Allan

Awards Bronze

B2

To test the insulating properties of different materials

Mrs Irene Allan

Certificate of Commendation Bronze

B3

Develop a healthy drink that improve digestion and enhance mental alertness. Investigation on ways to remove rust from Iron Nails Auto Air (AA

Mdm Tan Ting Ting Sharon Miss Geraldine Chew

B4

Mdm Sunarti Samsudin Mrs Ng Peck Hoon Mdm Jae Tan Lyn Lee Mr Saravanan s/o Kasinathan

Certificate of Commendation Bronze

B5

B6

Evergreen Secondary School

Effect of milk on tea

Ms Sarah Leong

Silver

B7

Fuchun Secondary School Maris Stella High School

To investigate on the possible different types of mealworm feed

Mr Foo Tze Liang

Bronze

B8

Can carrots improve night vision?

Justina Tey

Gold

B9

Montfort Secondary School Nan Chiau High School North Vista Secondary School

Styro-veggie: Vegetables in Styrofoam boxes? Which Plant Cellulose? Produces more

Mrs Tan-Sin Li Huang Mr Chyrs Ho Chi Cheng Ms Chin Sok Hoon

Certificate of Commendation Silver Certificate of Commendation

B10

B11

Investigation to find out which common household detergent can remove stains most effectively

Lin Simin Janier Chua Yun Tong Chua Xiang Yi Ong Jing Shan Nurzuhailah Ahmad Lee Sook May Malathy Karupan Ms Chua Guat Beng Mrs Choy Hui Peng Mr Adrian Sim Mdm Lu Yen Ling

B12 B13

Presbyterian High School Serangoon Secondary School

Investigation on ways to improve the hygiene of disposable chopsticks An Investigation on whether there is a reduction in oxygen concentration in a crowded MRT train

1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Liang Pei Ling Zhu Li Woe Li Huan Nadzirah Bte Rahmat Kiran Shukbir Ng Bao Long Teo Cheng Teck Ma Joel

Gold Presentation Gold

Group C
Number of pupils in project group and their names C2 School Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School CHIJ St Josephs Convent Evergreen Secondary School Title of Project Anti-UV Lotion using Apple skin extract Green 1. Tan Mei Ling 2. Ann Chu Ning 3. Fan Ming Kit Clement 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. Sheryl Yeo Shu Wen Chye Hsiao Qi Tee Wen Ling Monica Teo Christine Ong Sing Ying Ng Qi Xin Goh Bing Feng Syed Noor Suhairi B Jafri Lim Jie Wei Brandon Isabella Tan Joanne Tan Toh Wan Qi Zhan Li Li V. Sharugesh Joyce Ng Pei Ling Sun Gong Yi Rudi Setejo Lim Beverly Yuen Wai-Hoong Christopher Nicholas Tan Jia Jun Chen Min Huang Zheng Chu Wang Jia Yi Goh Kai Jun Caleb Castro Keith Tan Junjie Nicholas Foo Kelvin Chua Yong Jian Syazwani Suhaimi Nadrah Anuar Tay Mei Ling Sim Pern Hong Zechariah Tan Jun Xiang Hsu Huishan Natasha Yulanda Randy Lim Wei Lun Name of teacher mentor or mentor from higher institutions Mdm Tan Ting Ting Sharon Miss Geraldine Chew MrsVasaanthy Thiru

Awards Bronze Certificate of Commendation Silver

C3

Effects of Frequencies of different ringtones on human ear

A study of the mechanical properties of starch

C4

Tan Lee Sze

C5 Fuchun Secondary School C6 Hougang Secondary School Maris Stella High School

Determination of Ascorbic Acid Content in Young Coconut Water

Mr. Antony Raj Sasayah

Silver

Investigation on the effects of nitrogen-fixing bacteria on orchid plants The effectiveness of Vitamin C & E on uv protection

Ms Kokilavani d/o Manokaran Mdm Zuraidah Bte Moktar Prof Chia Tet Fatt (NIE) Justina Tey Ms Sandrine Teo

Gold

C7

Gold Presentation Bronze

C8 Montfort Secondary School C9 North View Secondary School North Vista Secondary School Hydroelectric Aquarium Smokerizers

Mr Ho Chi Cheng Mrs Tan-Sin Li Huang Mr Chew Fah San Ms Suganthi R S

Certificate of Participation Certificate of Participation

C10

To investigate which type of fruits is best used for a face mask

Lin Simin Nurzuhailah Ahmad Lee Sook May Malathy Karupan

C11

North Vista Secondary School

To investigate which type of material is more effective in cleaning off unwanted stains from different types of surfaces

Lin Simin 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Jaslyn Leong Pei Pei Samantha Ng George Wee Brent Zaw Leon Ho Tat Weng 1. 2. Tay An Na Yang Hui Jie Dew Nurzuhailah Ahmad Lee Sook May Malathy Karupan Mr Chadrasegaran Mrs Choy Hui Peng

Certificate of Participation

C12

Presbyterian High School

A study and comparison of the quantity of antioxidants in two types of tea and subsequent flushes with the same tea leaves

Withdrawn

C13

Serangoon Secondary School Yishun Town Secondary School

How to take care of kitchen sponge after each use? Eliminating Algae In Pond Water

C14

1. Ammarah Bte Mohamad Asan 2. Muhammed Nasiruddin B Rahmat 3. Muhammad Faid B Yazid 1. Jacqueline Tan Zi Rong 2. Ng Pui Lyn 3. Yap Qi Xuan 4. Muhammad Irshahruddin Bin Sahar 5. Muhammad Zikrul Shuhiran Bin Ithnin

Fu Shin Hui Mdm Tan Bee Yong Mr Goh Khern Hai Mr Lee Ah Liat

Bronze Silver

Group D
Number of pupils in project group and their names School D2 Bowen Secondary School Compassvale Secondary School ChIJ St Josephs Convent Evergreen Secondary School Fuchun Secondary School Hougang Secondary School Maris Stella High School Title of Project Fuel Cells 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. Franciscus Frederick Goh Guo Hua Robin Goh Hui Yin Jolene Jennifer Ann Li Jing Pak Shu Xian Rebecca Chou, Shermin Neo, Sherlyn Neo, Zeenat Beevi Thanashriy D/O Kanessan Pooja Pandey D/O Paras Nath V.Nisanthra Fyawilda Bte Fadil Israq Bin Eidil Serene Chew Si Yun Chua Ting Ting Rinna Ow Yang Chia Wei Ang Sook Yee Salihin Bin Mohd Noor Cherie Ling Annie Siwalak Reffy Tan Hui Qi Ong Choon Yin Richginia Tan Shi Lin Ginia Quek Zhi Qin Zuhairah Nurul-Asyura Bte Nicholas Lum Aik Yong Ow Yang Dean Shuan Chung Chen Xi Wang Yan Gong Yimin Hou Nanjun Zhao Haoyang Javier Tan Kai Siang Chiu Wee Soon Johnathan Lim Boon Kai Chong Yuan An Hendra Pick Lung Tam Shi Jie Darren Teo Wei Lun Eu Jin Marcus Yatim Christopher Tan Choon Han Wong Lin Kien Reginald Chang Huan Wah Heng Jun Zhe Name of teacher mentor or mentor from higher institutions Chua Yiwen Rebecca Chen Lingling Evelyn Mr Tan Teck Nam Mr Ng JunJie

Awards Silver

D3

Aluminium Can Crusher

Bronze

D4

An Investigation Into The Prevention And Reduction Of Tearing When Chopping Onions To Investigate The Effects Of Different Detergents On Plant Growth Does Sunscreen Really Work?

Ms Nootan Rai Mdm Sunarti Mr Goh Poh Min

Silver Certificate of Commendation Bronze

D5

D6

Mdm Rohizan Bte Talib

D8

Nuts, an alternative source of energy Investigation of chlorophyll and its anti-bacterial effects The antibacterial effect of plant extracts on E.coli and microorganisms commonly found on human skin Investigation on the electromagnetism motor-If number of coils affect the electric current Generating electricity with yeast

Ms Lau Shin Yunn Mdm Radzawaty Jamaludin Justina Tey Ms Sandrine Teo Justina Tey Ms Stephanie Teo Lin Simin Nurzuhailah Ahmad Lee Sook May Malathy Karupan Ms Chua Guat Beng Mrs Choy Hui Peng Mdm Daphne Chia Mr Chong Mun Keat

Certificate of Commendation Bronze Gold Presentation Certificate of Commendation

D9

D10 Maris Stella High School D11 North Vista Secondary School D12 Presbyterian High School

Gold

D13 Serangoon Secondary School D14 Yio Chu Kang Secondary School Yishun Town Secondary School

The Investigation Of Bacterial Growth On The Mouth Of Plastic Water Bottles And The Effectiveness Of Washing With Tap Water And Detergent Purity Of The Various Water Supplies In School

Bronze

D15

To evaluate The Rate Of Growth Of Plant Using Different Types Of Potable Liquids

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Edwin Ang Ching Jitt Koh Phay Chung Chua Li Ying Rebecca Liao Yu Hsuan Celia Koh Jie Xin Chan Weng Wan Teo Liang Wei Neoh Tse Chiang Elan Sim Wei Jie Chan Teck Soon

Ms Wong Set Lee Ms Sin Puay San Ms Amanda Yap

Silver

Certificate of Commendation