By: Kayla L.Year: 2023School: Pioneer MiddleGrade: 7Science Teacher: Kristin Zebe Global warming has long been a pressing issue, and methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is a major contributor to this problem. As it traps heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, finding effective ways to reduce methane emissions is crucial for slowing the rate of global warming. One innovative approach …
By: Trimy T..Year: 2023School: Westminster HighGrade: 10Science Teacher: Huy Pham In a world striving for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives, the search for energy-efficient and self-sufficient light sources has led researchers and innovators to explore unconventional solutions. One such intriguing project, undertaken by Trimy, involves harnessing the unique properties of bioluminescent algae to create a renewable and inexpensive light …
Alana’s experiment tests whether plants are able to tolerate mars simulant in their growing mediums, and how Mars simulant in various percentages affects plant growth and the nutrient content of the plant. The student soaked radish seeds overnight. While wearing protective gear, simulant was added to growing trays at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of …
Paints is very expensive. Ellie was trying to find type of plant/flower/rocks gathered from around her house/neighborhood or school grounds and see if it could be determined which is more satiated. Steps: -collect flowers and crushable rocks -crush both up in muller to fine powder form -mixes with walnut oil -paint both on same canvas …
This project revolves around survival of plants without water, by comparing drought and non-drought resistant plants and how long they would survive. In southern California we get a minimum amount of water to these plants without manual watering. In this project, different types of plants will be given little amounts of water replicating a drought. …
By: Minh P.Year: 2022School: Westminster HighGrade: 11Science Teacher: Huy Pham Is kimchi a viable fertilizer for growing plants on mars? When humans begin colonizing Mars in the far future, we will need to be self-sustainable and grow our own food. Because it would be expensive to constantly bring fertilizer from Earth to Mars, it’s important …
By: Lakshman A.Year: 2021School: Aliso Niguel HighGrade: 11Science Teacher: Susan Roche Eutrophication is a common problem in California caused by over-fertilization of plants, in which excess fertilizer runs off into lakes and cause algal blooms. This is extremely toxic to plants and aquatic wildlife. For the experiment, Lakshman made Liquid fertilizers (Nitrogen and Phosphorus) and …
By: Matthew C.Year: 2021School: South Lake MiddleGrade: 8Science Teacher: Jamie Sodorff Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of the century. As temperatures increase and our oceans acidify, we must be vigilant in shifting our world to renewable energy sources or be prepared to address global issues such as food insecurity and agricultural …
By: Hannah Ch. & Nethra R.Year: 2020School: Woodsboro Elementary School, 6th gradeDivision: Junior In today’s world in which almost everybody owns and carries a cell phone, we thought it would be interesting to find out what effects cell phone radiations can have on living organisms. We have been told numerous times that radiation from phones …