i have finished my report!!
it feels so good to have finally gotten it over and done with :)
no more srp to worry about!!!
hahaha, goodbye blog, for the last time :)
alison
xox
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
and its done :) well, almost :)
my experiment is over!! ive taken photos of it every three days, and the differences between the seeds in the last few days is very big.
the photos are above. i haven't uploaded all of the sugar-seeds because they all look pretty much the same.
Saturday, 5 June 2010
researching
i have started writing my report :)
i started writing my introduction but i wasn't sure how to go about it SO i looked up some of the science reports ms. zhang gave us in class. they really helped! the one about aloe vera started out with some research about aloe vera, so i thought i would do the same with mine.
since im using sugar as a substitute "fertilizer" so to speak, ive researched what normal fertilizers contain. here's a good site i found.
i started writing my introduction but i wasn't sure how to go about it SO i looked up some of the science reports ms. zhang gave us in class. they really helped! the one about aloe vera started out with some research about aloe vera, so i thought i would do the same with mine.
since im using sugar as a substitute "fertilizer" so to speak, ive researched what normal fertilizers contain. here's a good site i found.
its really handy and explains the components of fertilizer.
on top of this i researched the effect sugar has on humans which, as most people know, causes them to be hyperactive. this is because sugar releases energy in the form of carbohydrates into our body :) here's a really good website that explains all this:
i got a definition for sugar from here:
"Sugar is a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative."
basically, in my introduction, im just linking the two together; Sugar is a stimulant as is fertilizer. The conclusion ive drawn for my hypothesis is: sugar stimulate plant growth like a fertilizer.
That's all im going to do for tonight. im just glad ive made a start on it :)
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
somethings not right
hey everyone.
its almost been a week since i began my experiment, and they still haven't started growing!! i dont know what to do because the experiment only goes for 2 weeks :S
im really starting to worry about it now hahah.
also, ive been noticing that greenish-blue spots have been appearing on the seeds which have been watered with the sugar. the cotton balls containing the seeds with 50% sugar are almost fully green. its starting to creep me out...
ill upload photos soon :) maybe someone can help me haha.
alisonnn xox
its almost been a week since i began my experiment, and they still haven't started growing!! i dont know what to do because the experiment only goes for 2 weeks :S
im really starting to worry about it now hahah.
also, ive been noticing that greenish-blue spots have been appearing on the seeds which have been watered with the sugar. the cotton balls containing the seeds with 50% sugar are almost fully green. its starting to creep me out...
ill upload photos soon :) maybe someone can help me haha.
alisonnn xox
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
And it begins...
YAY! my experiment has finally begun :) im so excited.
ive set up the cups along a windowsill in my kitchen which is where my dad leaves his seeds to germinate. he said they should normally start growing within three days, but being winter it would take longer. oh well, we'll see what happens :) ill keep everyone posted on what happens.
ive set up the cups along a windowsill in my kitchen which is where my dad leaves his seeds to germinate. he said they should normally start growing within three days, but being winter it would take longer. oh well, we'll see what happens :) ill keep everyone posted on what happens.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
The Method
I have done everything else for this blog submission except for my method. So, here it is :) Enjoy!!
Aim: To investigate whether the addition of sugar when watering a seed effects the speed of growth of the plant.
Hypothesis: The plant with the most sugar will grow the fastest.
Equipment and Materials: 4 polystyrene cups, a permanent marker, 8 pea seeds, cotton wool balls, sugar, water, measuring cup, ruler and sunlight.
Method:
1. The polystyrene cups were labelled using the permanent marker. One was labelled "normal", the next "10%", the third "25%" and the last "50%".
2. The 4 polystyrene cups were each filled to about halfway with cotton wool balls.
3. 2 pea seeds were placed in each cup, just on top of the cotton.
4. Using the measuring cup, 40mL of water was measured.
5. The water was poured into the cup labelled "normal".
6. Step 4 was repeated.
7. 4 grams of sugar was mixed with the 40mL of water.
8. This solution was poured into the cup labelled 10%.
9. Step 4 was repeated.
10. 10 grams of sugar was combined with the 40mL of water.
11. The solution was poured into the cup labelled "25%".
12. Step 4 was repeated.
13. 20 grams of sugar was mixed with the 40mL of water.
14. This solution was poured into the cup labelled "50%"
15. The 4 cups were then placed in an area which received alot of sunlight.
16. A photograph of the experiment was taken.
17. Steps 16 was repeated every 3 days for 2 weeks, observing and taking note of the difference in the growth of the seeds.
18. The results were recorded in a table, stating how many days the seeds took to grow (days) and whether or not they grew at all.
Thats it :) i wasn't sure whether or not to get our a ruler and measure the seeds, or just note the effects the sugar has on the plant. But as you can see, i decided to go with the ruler. If there are any problems, im sure ill be able to make slight changes. Also, ive based the hypothesis on the fact that sugar makes a person more "hyper" and their brain and body to work faster. Hopefully it will have the same effect on a plant.
Alison
Aim: To investigate whether the addition of sugar when watering a seed effects the speed of growth of the plant.
Hypothesis: The plant with the most sugar will grow the fastest.
Equipment and Materials: 4 polystyrene cups, a permanent marker, 8 pea seeds, cotton wool balls, sugar, water, measuring cup, ruler and sunlight.
Method:
1. The polystyrene cups were labelled using the permanent marker. One was labelled "normal", the next "10%", the third "25%" and the last "50%".
2. The 4 polystyrene cups were each filled to about halfway with cotton wool balls.
3. 2 pea seeds were placed in each cup, just on top of the cotton.
4. Using the measuring cup, 40mL of water was measured.
5. The water was poured into the cup labelled "normal".
6. Step 4 was repeated.
7. 4 grams of sugar was mixed with the 40mL of water.
8. This solution was poured into the cup labelled 10%.
9. Step 4 was repeated.
10. 10 grams of sugar was combined with the 40mL of water.
11. The solution was poured into the cup labelled "25%".
12. Step 4 was repeated.
13. 20 grams of sugar was mixed with the 40mL of water.
14. This solution was poured into the cup labelled "50%"
15. The 4 cups were then placed in an area which received alot of sunlight.
16. A photograph of the experiment was taken.
17. Steps 16 was repeated every 3 days for 2 weeks, observing and taking note of the difference in the growth of the seeds.
18. The results were recorded in a table, stating how many days the seeds took to grow (days) and whether or not they grew at all.
Thats it :) i wasn't sure whether or not to get our a ruler and measure the seeds, or just note the effects the sugar has on the plant. But as you can see, i decided to go with the ruler. If there are any problems, im sure ill be able to make slight changes. Also, ive based the hypothesis on the fact that sugar makes a person more "hyper" and their brain and body to work faster. Hopefully it will have the same effect on a plant.
Alison
Sunday, 2 May 2010
a new idea
I've finally talked with ms zhang!!! hahaha yeah I haven't really been in class much lately, so I haven't gotten much of a chance to talk to her. But the other day she asked if anyone wanted to talk to her or ask anything, so I did. Basically i was on the right track when I said i should get rid of some variables. I asked ms zhang about the "inconclusive results" and she explained that my results may not be accurate or give a final answer. That clears alot up!!!
so, what to do about that...?
well, ms zhang said I should just test the effect of adding something to the water in different percentages, if that makes sense. For example, adding sugar. To
the first seed I might add 10% sugar the water, to the second maybe 25% and so on. over the days I could just monitor and photograph the experiment, seeing if the sugar has any effect.
so that's my new idea :) I think I'm going to stick with it, as it'll give me clearer and conclusive results. Thanks ms zhang!!!!
so, what to do about that...?
well, ms zhang said I should just test the effect of adding something to the water in different percentages, if that makes sense. For example, adding sugar. To
the first seed I might add 10% sugar the water, to the second maybe 25% and so on. over the days I could just monitor and photograph the experiment, seeing if the sugar has any effect.
so that's my new idea :) I think I'm going to stick with it, as it'll give me clearer and conclusive results. Thanks ms zhang!!!!
Saturday, 1 May 2010
The Graph
In class the other day, Ms. Zhang gave us information on a graph we had to do. All the required information is on her blog :)
Here is my graph, which by the way took me a while to do. Im no computer wizz, so i tried doing it by hand, which proved to be much harder than it seemed. The Geography teachers make life so easy for us by drawing out the grid and such haha. But, i have finished my graph and thats all that matters. I ended up doing it on excel, then merging the two on paint. Good old paint :D
enjoy!!!
Alison
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Some More Research
I was pretty upset that i already have an answer to my previous question, so i decided to look up some other factors that affect the growth of plants, apart from the type of water/liquid used. Here is a really good website i found:
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/lockers/Broome_S/ssc051/Lec3.htm
I was thinking, maybe i should explore the whole temperature factor? The website goes into depth about the proper temperatures and such needed for a plant to grow properly.
Once again though, ill see what happens when i have my chat with ms. Zhang. Hopefully she can give me a few ideas :)
Alison
p.s. its my birthday today ;) srp blog, feel special. i haven't even bothered to do my maths homework tonight. hahahaha
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/lockers/Broome_S/ssc051/Lec3.htm
I was thinking, maybe i should explore the whole temperature factor? The website goes into depth about the proper temperatures and such needed for a plant to grow properly.
Once again though, ill see what happens when i have my chat with ms. Zhang. Hopefully she can give me a few ideas :)
Alison
p.s. its my birthday today ;) srp blog, feel special. i haven't even bothered to do my maths homework tonight. hahahaha
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
wow, this is depressing.
Wow, my orginality isn't very good :S
Here is a question i found posted on the internet from a girl named Nicole:
I am doing science fair research. My question is: Do different types of water affect the growth of plants? I need background information and an experiment to perform.
hahaha, she has the exact same idea as me. i probably should alter my experiment a little. Anyway, for those who are curious, here is the answer:
Different types of water can affect the growth of plants. For example, water that has a relatively high salinity (salt water) can cause toxicity, stunt growth, and kill some plants. However, different types of plants have different tolerances of different levels of sodium. This is also true of many other elements that can be present in water. If some elements are present in the water in high concentrations, it can cause problems with plants. However, most well and tap water works just fine for growing plants. You can learn more about water and plants on the following Web pages:
http://www.growingedge.com/community/archive/view.php3?c=WQ.
So there we go. My experiment has been done for me, summed up in seven lines :| im going to change it. Time to go talk to Ms. Zhang!!!
from a really upset Alison :(
Here is a question i found posted on the internet from a girl named Nicole:
I am doing science fair research. My question is: Do different types of water affect the growth of plants? I need background information and an experiment to perform.
hahaha, she has the exact same idea as me. i probably should alter my experiment a little. Anyway, for those who are curious, here is the answer:
Different types of water can affect the growth of plants. For example, water that has a relatively high salinity (salt water) can cause toxicity, stunt growth, and kill some plants. However, different types of plants have different tolerances of different levels of sodium. This is also true of many other elements that can be present in water. If some elements are present in the water in high concentrations, it can cause problems with plants. However, most well and tap water works just fine for growing plants. You can learn more about water and plants on the following Web pages:
http://www.growingedge.com/community/archive/view.php3?c=WQ.
So there we go. My experiment has been done for me, summed up in seven lines :| im going to change it. Time to go talk to Ms. Zhang!!!
from a really upset Alison :(
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Looking Around
So ive been looking around for some ideas i could add to my experiment, and ive found a pretty simple yet effective one on this website:
http://www.infoplease.com/cig/science-fair-projects/liquids-do-seeds-grow-best.html
Its a really good idea, and limits the amount of variables ill be using. Instead of watering the seeds with different liquids, you actually grow the seed in the liquid. I think it could be interesting, seeing as we usually grow seeds in soil. Plus, the hypothesis would be really hard to come up with!
Anyway, thats just an idea. I still like my original idea, but as i said before, it wont get me conclusive results. Ill see what happens after i talk to Ms. Zhang.
Alison.
http://www.infoplease.com/cig/science-fair-projects/liquids-do-seeds-grow-best.html
Its a really good idea, and limits the amount of variables ill be using. Instead of watering the seeds with different liquids, you actually grow the seed in the liquid. I think it could be interesting, seeing as we usually grow seeds in soil. Plus, the hypothesis would be really hard to come up with!
Anyway, thats just an idea. I still like my original idea, but as i said before, it wont get me conclusive results. Ill see what happens after i talk to Ms. Zhang.
Alison.
Friday, 2 April 2010
Marking Sheet
The other day we got our marking sheets from Ms. Zhang. I got a 10/15, which was an ok mark when i compared it to some others.
Ms. Zhang has approved everything except for "conclusive results".
Im not quite sure what that means, but ill have to wait until after the holidays to ask her :( But yeah, i guess ill just carry on with research during the holidays.
This srp is starting to worry me. Just saying :)
Ms. Zhang has approved everything except for "conclusive results".
Im not quite sure what that means, but ill have to wait until after the holidays to ask her :( But yeah, i guess ill just carry on with research during the holidays.
This srp is starting to worry me. Just saying :)
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Ms. Zhang Commented
Finally, blog submission one is complete :)
Ms. Zhang has commented on my last post, giving me suggestions on what i should and shouldn't do. So basically, all i need to do is remove some of the variables that i was planning to use. Thats a good idea, seeing as id probably get so confused, which would be reflected in my results. Also, it means i have less "controlling of variables" to do haha.
But i guess ill just wait for my mark sheet. That should give me some more detail as to where i can improve the experiment. Hopefully i dont lose too many marks for unoriginality, because im pretty sure other people will be conducting an experiment similiar to mine!
However, my experiment has been approved and ready for finalisation of the method!
Alison
Ms. Zhang has commented on my last post, giving me suggestions on what i should and shouldn't do. So basically, all i need to do is remove some of the variables that i was planning to use. Thats a good idea, seeing as id probably get so confused, which would be reflected in my results. Also, it means i have less "controlling of variables" to do haha.
But i guess ill just wait for my mark sheet. That should give me some more detail as to where i can improve the experiment. Hopefully i dont lose too many marks for unoriginality, because im pretty sure other people will be conducting an experiment similiar to mine!
However, my experiment has been approved and ready for finalisation of the method!
Alison
Thursday, 11 March 2010
The Experiment
Okay, so FINALLY thanks to help of friends, family and my athletics coach, Ive come to a decision on my experiment. I have chosen to follow my idea of seed germination + plant growth when plants are watered with different substances. Here's how I'm going to do it:
I'm going to control the germination of 4 seeds (most likely pea seeds), planting them all in foam cups in the same soil. They will then all be placed in a mini green house, that of which I'm planning to make with some help from my dad. I will then water each of the seeds with different substances. i.e. one with filtered water, one with tap water, one with salt water and one with water containing blue dye. I will monitor the growth of each of the seeds, seeing which substance if most effective when it comes to the speed of growth.
I want to run the experiment for around 2 weeks, so it gives the plants time to grow enough for me to see a difference. I will photograph the different stages of the growth every 3 days.
Independent Variable: The type of water i use
Dependant Variable: The growth of the plant.
Controlled Variables: The type of seed i use, the soil i use, the conditions which the seeds are put under.
ok, so thats basically it. I really like my idea as it wont take me too long, but i will discover something useful!!
thanks everyone for all your help! and thanks for following!
alison
I'm going to control the germination of 4 seeds (most likely pea seeds), planting them all in foam cups in the same soil. They will then all be placed in a mini green house, that of which I'm planning to make with some help from my dad. I will then water each of the seeds with different substances. i.e. one with filtered water, one with tap water, one with salt water and one with water containing blue dye. I will monitor the growth of each of the seeds, seeing which substance if most effective when it comes to the speed of growth.
I want to run the experiment for around 2 weeks, so it gives the plants time to grow enough for me to see a difference. I will photograph the different stages of the growth every 3 days.
Independent Variable: The type of water i use
Dependant Variable: The growth of the plant.
Controlled Variables: The type of seed i use, the soil i use, the conditions which the seeds are put under.
ok, so thats basically it. I really like my idea as it wont take me too long, but i will discover something useful!!
thanks everyone for all your help! and thanks for following!
alison
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Narrowing it down
Okay, so in my last post i came up with a few more ideas, and thanks to help of steph, emily and emma (who doesn't have a blog but helped me in person), ive been able to narrow it down :) THANKS GUYS!!
so the top three are:
1. the cheeseburger change (yes, its a cool name...or so i thought): analysing the change of a maccas cheeseburger over 2 weeks, placing four or so under different conditions. does the change in conditions have any effect on the time it takes for the burger to grow mould?
2. hair dye regrowth (no cool name for this one...yet :) ) BUT, as i said before, getting people to dye their hair and investigate the effects of regrowth. And as em said, "all in the name of science". haha i like that.
3. please grow peas (too corny? get it. CORNy. haha) well, this is the one about the corn seeds growing once being watered with different liquids and recording the effects of it. BUT i had some suggestions to add a little twist and place one of the cups in a mini greenhouse, and see if that changes anything. My dads really good with all the plant growing and such, so he offerred to help me build the green house, and get me started with my germination. he also let me know that corn isn't in season at the moment, so i changed my experiment idea to peas.
OK, so since we need an idea + experiment set up plan by 5pm this wednesday, i really need some early help. like, tonightish? thanks so much everyone!!
alison
so the top three are:
1. the cheeseburger change (yes, its a cool name...or so i thought): analysing the change of a maccas cheeseburger over 2 weeks, placing four or so under different conditions. does the change in conditions have any effect on the time it takes for the burger to grow mould?
2. hair dye regrowth (no cool name for this one...yet :) ) BUT, as i said before, getting people to dye their hair and investigate the effects of regrowth. And as em said, "all in the name of science". haha i like that.
3. please grow peas (too corny? get it. CORNy. haha) well, this is the one about the corn seeds growing once being watered with different liquids and recording the effects of it. BUT i had some suggestions to add a little twist and place one of the cups in a mini greenhouse, and see if that changes anything. My dads really good with all the plant growing and such, so he offerred to help me build the green house, and get me started with my germination. he also let me know that corn isn't in season at the moment, so i changed my experiment idea to peas.
OK, so since we need an idea + experiment set up plan by 5pm this wednesday, i really need some early help. like, tonightish? thanks so much everyone!!
alison
Friday, 5 March 2010
some ideas
hello again :)
so the reason i have this blog is for my SRP- science research project.
My first set of blogging is due next week, and as ive been extremely busy with other subjects, ive just begun to blog. BUT that doesn't mean i haven't been constantly thinking about blogging. AND ive put alot of thought into my SRP. Ok, so here are some ideas ive come up with. I need to choose one, so your help is GREATLY appreciated :)
1. Analyse the effects of hair dye on the regrowth of human hair. This idea was suggested by my friend Victoria. However, Ms. Zhang said we would need at LEAST 30 people to do the testing on, so i thought id give it a miss. But if anyone thinks this is a really good idea, ill take your advice :)
2. Observe how long a macdonalds cheeseburger lasts for under different conditions. e.g, a dark cupboard, outside in the sun, in an airtight container, etc. ive put a link for a similiar experiment i found on the internet.
3. Plant corn seeds in 4 different cups and water them with different liquids. e.g. salt water, fresh water, filtered water etc. See which ones work the best, like how fast they grow, or which ones dont grow.
4. The effects water has on floorboards, carpet, tiles etc. I thought of this one because our house got flooded about a year ago, and all our floorboards and carpet got ruined, so we had to tear it up. But underneath there was all this mouldy stuff growing. I found that interesting...
5. How effective are so called "stain removing" products. Do they actually work? I want to test several products on oil stains on clothing.
Ok, so thats basically it for now. I may come up with some more later, but i hope not. Im already having trouble choosing!! your help would be greatly appreciated!!
thankyou so much!!
so the reason i have this blog is for my SRP- science research project.
My first set of blogging is due next week, and as ive been extremely busy with other subjects, ive just begun to blog. BUT that doesn't mean i haven't been constantly thinking about blogging. AND ive put alot of thought into my SRP. Ok, so here are some ideas ive come up with. I need to choose one, so your help is GREATLY appreciated :)
1. Analyse the effects of hair dye on the regrowth of human hair. This idea was suggested by my friend Victoria. However, Ms. Zhang said we would need at LEAST 30 people to do the testing on, so i thought id give it a miss. But if anyone thinks this is a really good idea, ill take your advice :)
2. Observe how long a macdonalds cheeseburger lasts for under different conditions. e.g, a dark cupboard, outside in the sun, in an airtight container, etc. ive put a link for a similiar experiment i found on the internet.
3. Plant corn seeds in 4 different cups and water them with different liquids. e.g. salt water, fresh water, filtered water etc. See which ones work the best, like how fast they grow, or which ones dont grow.
4. The effects water has on floorboards, carpet, tiles etc. I thought of this one because our house got flooded about a year ago, and all our floorboards and carpet got ruined, so we had to tear it up. But underneath there was all this mouldy stuff growing. I found that interesting...
5. How effective are so called "stain removing" products. Do they actually work? I want to test several products on oil stains on clothing.
Ok, so thats basically it for now. I may come up with some more later, but i hope not. Im already having trouble choosing!! your help would be greatly appreciated!!
thankyou so much!!
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
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