Explore |
This week our group found out how many storms water, energy, property value, and carbon dioxide Johanna’s trees saved. Some of the contexts of this experiment are that we used six different nonindigenous tree plants. These plants are tropical in origin. We came to the conclusion that our research question would be the most feasible to do and would be one that is easy to replicate. |
Research Question |
Which non-indigenous trees are able to handle sun dehydration in Southern California the best? This question is important because it can be used to decide whether or not California Agriculture would like to begin producing tropical fruits. |
Predictions |
The avocado tree will take the longest to dry up because the avocado tree grows in a hot climate. The cherimoya tree will dry up faster because their species grows in a tropical environment. When the leaves dry up, becoming crunchy, the colors will change, become more fragile, and more susceptible to fire. |
Experimental Design |
What is our plan?
- Detailed in the Team Files
What variables will we test?
- We are testing different species of leaves.
What variables will we measure and observe? What variables will we keep constant? How will we record our data?
- We will measure the weight, length, width of our leaves. We will keep the amount of sunlight constant. We will record using rulers, balances, and our eyes, |
Investigation Theme |
TREE |
Grade Level |
High School Students (Grades 9,10,11,12) |
Teacher Name |
Crystal Davis |
School Name |
California Academy of Mathematics and Science |
Session |
Spring 2021 |