Science Fair Project Ideas - Head Lice

Head lice (Pediculus capitis) are small parasitic insects exquisitely adapted to living mainly on the scalp and neck hairs of their human host. Contrary to popular belief, they do not only infest people with poor hygiene.

Project Ideas:

1. Why do head lice stay mainly on the head and scalp area? What do they eat?
2. What are nits? How are they produced?
3. What do head lice look like? What do nits look like? Draw pictures.
4. How do head lice get from one host to another? How can this be prevented?

Link Resources to Complete the Science Fair Project

1. Head Lice Identification and Treatment
2. Frequently Asked Questions
3. Picture of Nits and Lice

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