Research
project - some suggestionsIf you are having difficulties in choosing a topic, the following books are available for overnight loan in the library and may well be useful to help you choose a topic and conduct the investigation.
- A+ Projects In Biology (Janice Van Cleeve) 574.078 VAN
- A+ Projects In Chemistry (Janice Van Cleeve) 540.78 VAN
- The Complete Book Of Science Fair Projects (Julianne Blair Bochiniski) 507 BOC
Some possible topics include:
- The effect of 'a specified' fertiliser on growth of 'a specific' plant.
- The effect of salinity on tomato plants.
- The effect of different salt concentrations on the germination a growth of seeds.
- The effect of grey water on the germination of seeds.
- Factors that affect the germination rate of seeds.
- Does crowding of seeds influence their growth?
- Finding out the effects of various strengths of fertiliser on specific plants.
- The effect of acidity on the growth of lichen.
- Factors affecting the growth of algae in an aquarium.
- How do coloured lights affect the growth of daisys.
- What is the best temperature to germinate seeds?
- What is the best growing medium for maximising plant growth ?
You have a choice of the type of plants, seeds, chemicals, conditions etc, for your project. Make sure you clearly identify your choices and ask for advice from your plant nursery staff or parents to ensure your plant, seed or seedling is fast growing enough to ensure that data can be collected over the time you have available.
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