Science Enrichment
Experimental Design Ideas Targeting Ecology
Biology
What are the differences between yeast, mold, mushrooms and fungi?
What kind of microorganisms can you find in water from various places?
How long does it take for various materials to decompose?
Extract and examine DNA from various fruits.
Study the effects of different fertilizers on plant growth.
Earth
What are the short and long term effects of forest fires?
Study erosion in your local area.
Water
Does boiling water remove all the contaminants?
Invent your own way of filtering water.
Is bottled water really cleaner than tap water? Test the pH levels of water from different sources (bottled, tap, river, rain etc).
Can you keep cut flowers alive longer by putting them in something other than water?
Animal
Follow the life cycle of a frog.
How many different insect species can you find on your property?
Plant
How well do plants grow under artificial light?
Research different types of grass and what conditions they grow best in
What kind of soil requirements do plants need?
Study different types of mushrooms.
Science Enrichment Science Fair Questions
Kyle: Does the amount of sunlight in an area change the amount of insect species in that area?
Alexis: Does the same type of native plant grow better under artificial light or natural sun?
Will: Which has a higher pH level: bottled water, tap water, rain water or ditch water?
Delani: Can the same plants survive on different soil?
Max: Which type of native trees (3 tree types) do native birds build their nests?
Anna: What are the short term and long term effects of a control burn in the outdoor lab?
Brittney: How well will cut flowers native to our area live if they are placed in a solution of water and vinegar, a solution of water and bleach, and plain water?
Ashley: What is the difference between microorganisms from various places?
Elise; Which decomposes faster: fruit scraps or vegetables scraps?
Lexi: Which native plant (3 plants) attract the most insects that feast on the plant?
Background Information
Why are you conducting this investigation?
Who does the investigation target?
Why is this investigation important?
Hypothesis Statement: If, then, because
Biology
What are the differences between yeast, mold, mushrooms and fungi?
What kind of microorganisms can you find in water from various places?
How long does it take for various materials to decompose?
Extract and examine DNA from various fruits.
Study the effects of different fertilizers on plant growth.
Earth
What are the short and long term effects of forest fires?
Study erosion in your local area.
Water
Does boiling water remove all the contaminants?
Invent your own way of filtering water.
Is bottled water really cleaner than tap water? Test the pH levels of water from different sources (bottled, tap, river, rain etc).
Can you keep cut flowers alive longer by putting them in something other than water?
Animal
Follow the life cycle of a frog.
How many different insect species can you find on your property?
Plant
How well do plants grow under artificial light?
Research different types of grass and what conditions they grow best in
What kind of soil requirements do plants need?
Study different types of mushrooms.
Science Enrichment Science Fair Questions
Kyle: Does the amount of sunlight in an area change the amount of insect species in that area?
Alexis: Does the same type of native plant grow better under artificial light or natural sun?
Will: Which has a higher pH level: bottled water, tap water, rain water or ditch water?
Delani: Can the same plants survive on different soil?
Max: Which type of native trees (3 tree types) do native birds build their nests?
Anna: What are the short term and long term effects of a control burn in the outdoor lab?
Brittney: How well will cut flowers native to our area live if they are placed in a solution of water and vinegar, a solution of water and bleach, and plain water?
Ashley: What is the difference between microorganisms from various places?
Elise; Which decomposes faster: fruit scraps or vegetables scraps?
Lexi: Which native plant (3 plants) attract the most insects that feast on the plant?
Background Information
Why are you conducting this investigation?
Who does the investigation target?
Why is this investigation important?
Hypothesis Statement: If, then, because