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Virology Science Fair Project

Tracking the Spread of an Infectious Disease

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Tracking the Spread of an Infectious Disease | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Follow the spread of an infectious disease in a simulated environment and observe how it can quickly spread exponentially.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that an infectious disease can spread quickly from one person to another.

Method & Materials

You will simulate the spread of an infectious disease by exchanging solutions with two other students and observing the results.
You will need a cup filled with a clear solution, an infection indicator, and a graph.

Results

The experiment showed that an infectious disease can spread quickly from one person to another, with the number of infected people doubling after each round of interactions. The observation that stands out is that exponential growth can result in a very rapid increase in population size.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting and unique because it allows students to observe the spread of an infectious disease in a simulated environment.

Also Consider

Experiment variations to consider include changing the number of interactions or the amount of time between interactions.

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