War on Bacteria
by Shannon P.
6th Grade - Honorable Mention

Problem: Does antibacterial soap really work better than regular soap at killing bacteria?

Hypothesis: It is this researcher's opinion that the antibacterial soap will work better at killing bacteria.

Conclusion: In conclusion, this experiment proved this researcher's hypothesis correct. The jar with the
antibacterial soap was clear and looked bacteria free after ten days of observation. The active ingredient in the antibacterial soap, triclosan, did its job. The regular soap worked good for several days which shows it is also effective at killing bacteria. This gives support to the idea that regular soap is good to use in everyday conditions. The stronger antibacterial soap should only be used in places where there is a greater chance of spreading bacteria and germs like hospitals and day care centers. This would help prevent the creation of a super bug which is bacteria that is drug resistant.