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Title | Pac-metophytes |
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Alias | chsparfittspring2018project4 |
Access | public [View public profile] |
Created | 12 Mar 2018 |
Owner | CHS Parfitt Spring 2018 |
Research Question | Will the added nutrients from the compost accelerate the germination of the sporophytes? |
Predictions | Adding compost tea will accelerate the germination and growth of the spores. |
Investigation Theme | CFERN |
Grade Level | High School Students (Grades 9,10,11,12) |
School Name | Central High School |
Session | Spring 2018 |
About this Project | Nominated for their project because they were inspired to look at what compost used in gardens might do for their spores. They took efficient data each day, and worked through a small bump in the road—microorganisms in their “compost tea!” Everyday I witnessed them laughing and having fun, all while asking questions and being serious about accurately portraying their data to others. The team dynamic was fun to have in class; the team was very concerned with precision, which is appreciated as a teacher because it shows that they’re serious about getting the most precise results possible. |