| Explore | Germination is the process by which a plant grows from a seed. From 2011 to 2017, California had a drought, despite the fact that the Pacific Ocean is right next to the state. |
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| Research Question | Is artificial sea water sufficient at sustaining a seed through the germination process? |
| Predictions | The plants will be able to grow with 10% seawater. |
| Experimental Design | In our given amount of time, we will begin our experiment, record all our data using rulers to measure and recording the data in tables that the record keeper has prepared. During that time, we will also be checking to see if our hypothesis is correct or if the plants have grown differently than we expected. At the end of this experiment, we will present our findings, which will include our data, conclusions, and any real-world connections. |
| Conclusion | In our experiment, we found that even a somewhat low concentration of saltwater (10%) cannot sustain a plant past germination. This likely is due to the high concentration of sodium in saltwater, which dehydrates the plants. Although, this prompted us to ask ourselves, if a 10% saltwater solution can sustain a plant to the point of germination, could it actually grow one at a low concentration? |
| Investigation Theme | WOS |
| Grade Level | Middle School Students (grades 6,7,8) |
| School Name | Compass Homeschool Enrichment |
| Session | Spring 2017 |
