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LEVEL 1 Plants Where do sunflowers point in artificial light?Does temperature affect the growth of plants? Which soil do plants grow the best in? How much light do plants require? Can plants get sunburn? What kind of wildflower grows best under artificial light? Can plants grow from the leaves?Do bigger seeds produce bigger plants? Does a plant grow bigger if watered with milk or water?
Food Will bananas brown faster on the counter or in the refrigerator?Do different kinds of apples have the some number of seeds? Which areas of the body are most sensitive to heat ( arms, face, feet, etc.) Do fans really help cool your body on hot sweaty days? Compare the amount of starch in assorted vegetables. Compare the freezing time for ice cream using ice versus ice & salt.
Animals & Your Body What color of birdseed do birds like best?Do mint leaves repel ants? Which travels faster-a snail or a worm?How do your family's pets react to different types of music? Do ants like cheese or sugar better? What foods do meal-worms prefer? Does holding a mirror in front of a fish change what a fish does? Does playing video games affect heart rate?On which surface can a snail move faster-dirt or cement? How far or fast does a snail travel in one minute? How much can a Caterpillar eat in one day? |
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LEVEL 2 Plants Can plants grow without soil? Of what is the soil in my schoolyard made? What happens to mushrooms grown with no light, or too much light? No moisture, or too much moisture? No fresh air? Do roots of a plant always grow downward? Compare different methods of cooking a potato and the differences that result in sensory qualities. Does adding salt to a plant's water affect its health? How much salt can a plant stand? Do weed killers affect house plants? How do the moon phases affect plant germination? How fast can roots grow? What is the effect of chlorinated water on plant growth? How does a garden mist spray effect plant growth? Does music effect plant growth? Does a green plant add oxygen to its environment? Compare organic pesticides to commercial pesticides. What percentage of corn-seeds in a package will germinate? Does a plant need some darkness to grow? What are the effects of chlorine on plant growth? Does it matter in which direction seeds are planted? Do living plants give off moisture? Can mushrooms be grown hydroponically? Which plants and vegetables make the best dye? Does the type of water effect the growth of plants? Do living plants give off moisture? Do living plants give off oxygen? Does the amount of light on plants affect their growth? Does sugar prolong the life of cut flowers? How does the number of seeds produced by different plants compare? Will frozen seed sprout? Will plants grow better in soil or water? What can be done to increase the decomposing rate of plants? Do plants grow bigger in soil or water? How much weight can a growing plant lift?
Food How does temperature effect the water uptake in celery plants? Do micro waved cooked foods cool faster than baked or stove top foods? Which wrapping would keep sliced apples the longest in a refrigerator - foil, wax paper, plastic wrap or baggies? What plant foods contain starch? How much of an orange is water? How much of an apple is water?
Animals & your Body At what rate do pets drink water? Do different species of birds prefer different types of seeds? What do sparrows eat during the winter to keep themselves alive? Which grows faster ... human hair or animal fur? Can earthworms be used to turn kitchen waste into compost? What products do beef cattle provide? Which body parts are not used? How do day-old domestic chicks behave? Do mint plants repel insects? What color of flowers attract hummingbirds best? What colors attract moths and other insects at night? |
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Plants What is the percentage of water in various fruits and vegetables? How can agricultural pests be controlled without the use of insecticides? Does temperature affect how well an insecticide will work? How does centrifugal force affect the germination of corn seeds? What factors effect the rate of fruit ripening? Will antacids help soil polluted by acid rain? How does light direction affect plant growth? Will vitamins affect the growth of a plant? What is the effect of detergent on bean seeds? Do different types of soil hold different amounts of water? Will adding bleach to the water of a plant reduce fungus growth? Under what color light do plants grow best? In what kind of material (sand, clay, etc.) do seeds grow best? What is the effect of fats and cholesterol on plants? Can mushrooms also be grafted, like green plants? Can one species be grafted onto another related species? Does the color of light affect plant growth? What conservation practice works best to control erosion?
Food What effect does cooking have on a food's nutritional value? How do micro-waves work to cook food? Observe the influence of different cooking methods and different pHs on the appearance, flavor and texture of vegetables. Does sunlight affect the amount of vitamin C in orange juice?
Animals & your Body Can mice distinguish colors ? How do meal-worms respond to light? How does an earthworm react to light and darkness? Does playing music increase egg-laying in chickens? Ducks? What effect does increased soil acidity have on earthworms? How important are earthworms to soil formation and plant growth? What kind of life can be found in 1 square meter of backyard soil? Does a student's grade level affect his/her knowledge of endangered species? Does a person's pulse rate vary during the day? How can a tomato plant be grafted to a potato plant? How does earthworm population relate with soil type? How does a bird embryo grow in an egg? Do different kinds of caterpillars eat different amounts of food? Does temperature affect the flash rate of fireflies? What is the effect of temperature on the activity of ( mealworms, crickets, etc.)? |
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