| Explore | We know that seeds need certain requirements to grow. For example, we know that seeds need soil, sun, and water to grow. We know that you need to plant A LOT of carrot seeds to have any grow because carrots have a higher chance of growing strong if there is competition involved |
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| Research Question | We want to know how different water temperatures affect seed germination. We were brain storming ideas for experiments, and we came down to two final research questions (this one and another one about competition), and we picked this one. We are learning about germination, and water is one of the main resources, so we decided to change it. |
| Predictions | We think that the room temperature seeds will grow the fastest because it is the best temperature for plants. |
| Experimental Design | Our group decided to test how different water temperatures effect seeds growth. We tested this with 5 different petri dishes. In each petri dish we put 4 soybeans and we watered each petri dish daily. With different water temperatures. One temperature is Boiling hot water, another is hot water, another is room temp. water, another one is cold water, and the last one is freezing cold water. |
| Conclusion | |
| Investigation Theme | WOS |
| Grade Level | Middle School Students (grades 6,7,8) |
| School Name | San Francisco Friends School |
| Session | Spring 2018 |