{"title":"Botany Science Fair Projects","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"photosynthesis-amp-light-color-a2810","title":"Photosynthesis \u0026amp; Light Color","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-515 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3696141357_9d2240fb53_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Geology Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2009 Corey Harmon, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a student who's interested in botany, here is a fun science fair project that explores how light color affects photosynthesis in plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Basics of Photosynthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotosynthesis is the process by which plants take unusable energy from sunlight and convert it into usable chemical energy. All this is done through the green pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria called chlorophyll which absorbs the sunlight, setting into motion several complex chemical reactions that, in the end, produce sugar as well as an oxygen byproduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite light can be separated into different colors (or wavelengths). Chlorophyll absorbs all of these visible wavelengths (colors) of light \u003cem\u003eexcept\u003c\/em\u003e green, causing the pigment to reflect this color, giving it a green appearance. This got one elementary student thinking - what effect would a different color light have on photosynthesis? The following project tests green, red, and white light to determine whether light color has any effect on the process of photosynthesis. Be sure to visit the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.projects.juliantrubin.com\/science_fair_project\/botany\/photosynthesis_1.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efull post\u003c\/a\u003e for background information, procedure, observations, results, and conclusions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734073810969,"sku":"A2810","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3696141357_9d2240fb53_b-1.jpg?v=1522781511"},{"product_id":"the-effect-of-acid-rain-on-aquatic-life-a2796","title":"The Effect of Acid Rain on Aquatic Life","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-495 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/15504803_66c89de5f5_b.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Environmental Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2005 Rick Smit, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike smoking, pollution has \"second-hand\" effects. While it's easy to understand how disposing chemicals directly into the local lake, chucking a plastic bottle out of a car window into the ditch, or even how the release of chemical emissions into the atmosphere can be harmful to the health of the planet and its inhabitants, the idea that these chemicals, after being released into the atmosphere, can be altered (by nature!) to form other - \"second-hand\" and equally harmful substances - may not be so straightforward. Budding environmental scientists will appreciate this practical approach to one such second-hand substance - acid rain!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcid Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid rain is formed when nitrogen oxide (present in car exhaust among other sources) and sulfur dioxide (used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions) released into the atmosphere are absorbed by water droplets in clouds. When the chemicals mix with the hydrogen and oxygen of the water, they form an acid. During periods of precipitation, this acidic substance falls to the earth, not only affecting physical structures in its path, but the chemical balance of freshwater bodies and soil.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this science fair project, created for upper elementary students by Dr. Sara Agee of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/project_ideas\/EnvSci_p016.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Buddies\u003c\/a\u003e, students interested in environmental science will explore the effect of acid rain on aquatic life - specifically algae, worms, snails, and plants - in controlled aquatic environments. [NOTE: If you desire to use fish or any other vertebrate animal for this experiment, you will need approval from the Scientific Review Committee (SRC)!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy creating several substances of differing acidity using household vinegar and testing them on identical aquatic environments, students will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypothesize about and discover the effects of altering the chemical balance in an aquatic environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypothesize about and determine the pH range at which acid rain affects an aquatic environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypothesize about, then observe and record how acid rain affects different organisms in the ecosystem, determining similarities and differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor background information on the formation of acid rain (including a helpful diagram), a discussion of pH and other important terms, a list of materials and equipment, a step-by-step procedural guide (including example data tables), several experiment extensions or variations, and a list of resources to help you discover how to reduce acid rain, be sure to visit Agee's full post at Science Buddies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com where we offer over 25,000 educational products including everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend play toys\u003c\/a\u003e for kids to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-67-mathematics.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emath teaching supplies\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094618649,"sku":"A2796","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/15504803_66c89de5f5_b.jpg?v=1522781637"},{"product_id":"multicolored-flowers-a2803","title":"Multicolored Flowers","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-480 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2628642044_ea06e1c3d1_z.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Botany Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2008 Subramanian Kabilan, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis science experiment, designed for upper elementary students by the creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cool-science-projects.com\/easy-science-experiment.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCool-Science-Projects\u003c\/a\u003e, is perfect for those interested in plant biology, or botany. While the procedure is simple, the project offers many opportunities for scientific inquiry!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Vascular Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver received a bouquet of flowers, placed them in a vase of water, and returned several days later to find the water level has significantly decreased? While we all know that plants need water to survive, have you ever wondered how water travels through the parts of the plant? Many students might find it strange to realize that plants have a \u003cem\u003evascular system\u003c\/em\u003e - an intricate series of vessels and tissues - that carries fluids and nutrients from the environment to its various parts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith several white flowers (carnations or roses) and colored water, students will observe the workings of plant's vascular system during this experiment. As the flower absorbs the dyed water, they'll actually be able to see the tiny veins that carry water to each part of the petal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Tone Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo spice up your project and display, consider creating two-tone flowers. Here's the procedure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare two 250mL glass graduated beakers with lukewarm water. Add 10-15 drops of food coloring (of different colors) into each beaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse scissors to trim the flower so that it is 2-inches taller than the beakers. Cut the flower at a 45-degree angle. Then use the scissors to cut the stem in half - starting from the bottom and working toward the top. Do not cut into the bulb of the flower head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace one half of the stem in the first beaker and the other into the second beaker. Leave the flower in a warm room for a few hours and, upon return, you'll find that the flower has turned two colors! 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We stumbled across this interesting project - from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.execonn.com\/sf\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarshall Dudley\u003c\/a\u003e as well as \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eclecticscience.net\/experiments\/001-microwave-plants\/detailed.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEclectic Science Network\u003c\/a\u003e - and even thought there were mixed results, we thought it might be a fun concept to explore. The project attempts to determine whether microwaved water {that has been allowed to cool before watering} has a negative affect on plant growth.\n\nDudley's granddaughter noticed a significant difference, whereas Jared Graham {creator of Eclectic Science} and his students didn't observe any difference between the plants watered with microwaved water and those watered with stove-boiled water. Be sure to visit both sources for project procedures, suggestions for project completion, and conclusions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734140985369,"sku":"A2833","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/536846759_15a32fcf39_o.jpg?v=1522781911"},{"product_id":"plants-and-rooting-hormone-is-it-effective-a2850","title":"Plants and Rooting Hormone: Is It Effective?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-621\" title=\"propagate-hydrangea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/propagate-hydrangea.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Botany Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ewainthegarden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all the future botanists out there, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scienceprojectlab.com\/6th-grade-science-fair-project.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Projects Lab\u003c\/a\u003e put together a great project that examines the effectiveness of rooting hormone - a chemical substance thought to increase the odds of plant propagation {i.e. growing new plants from the cuttings of a mature plant}. The project invites students to compare three separate groups; with each group containing ten cuttings\/prospective plants. The first - the control group - is placed in regular water, while commercial rooting hormone is added to the second test group and a natural substance, willow water {which is known to improve the success rate of root incubation}, is added to the third group of cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the next two or three weeks, students are invited to study the effects and draw their own conclusions! As always, there are sure to be other substances - natural and manufactured - that claim to increase the odds of root growth and survival. For a more rounded project, be sure to do the research and expand the experiment if plausible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project details, be sure to visit Science Projects Lab!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e[NOTE: The above picture comes from an article over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ewainthegarden.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/propagate-hydrangea.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEwa in the Garden\u003c\/a\u003e about propagating hydrangeas!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734151143449,"sku":"A2850","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/propagate-hydrangea.jpg?v=1522781974"},{"product_id":"hydroponics-what-is-the-best-liquid-for-germinating-seeds-a2854","title":"Hydroponics - What is the Best Liquid for Germinating Seeds?","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-656\" title=\"Germinating seeds on agar (Featured)\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Germinating-seeds-on-agar-Featured.jpg\" alt=\"Botany and Biology Elementary Science Fair Project\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kew.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your upper elementary\/middle school student is interested in biology - specifically botany, horticulture, and hydroponics - this simple science fair project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencenerddepot.com\/Easy_Science_Projects.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScienceNerdDepot.com\u003c\/a\u003e offers a great way to explore what types of liquids seeds thrive in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally when we think about growing plants, we think of planting them in soil and rely on the combination of light, warmth, water, and soil nutrients to help them grow. Many plants, however, can actually be grown to maturity without any soil at all. Hydroponics is the process of growing plants in nutrient rich water and this science fair project will help you determine which type of solution\/liquid works best for germinating seeds;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplain water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorange juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esugared water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emilk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewater with a small amount of dissolved plant fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project write-up, including materials needed and the project procedure, be sure to visit ScienceNerdDepot.com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167232537,"sku":"A2854","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Germinating-seeds-on-agar-Featured.jpg?v=1522782071"},{"product_id":"grafting-plants-with-bubble-gum-a2858","title":"Grafting Plants with Bubble Gum!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-686\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Botany Science Fair Project\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pomato-fruit.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fruitsinfo.com\/pomato-hybrid-fruits.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewww.fruitsinfo.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafting is a technique that botanists have used in the past to join two different plants in order to create hybrid fruits and vegetables {e.g. fruit that combines the traits of the two original fruits}. For upper elementary students interested in plants and botany, this grafting project is sure to be interesting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrafting Basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo plants are chosen; one is selected for its roots and is known as the \u003cem\u003estock\u003c\/em\u003e, the other is selected for it's leaves, stems, flowers, or fruits and is known as the \u003cem\u003escion\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe scion plant contains the desired genes to be passed on in the stock\/scion fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor successful grafting to take place, the vascular tissue {the tissue that carries water and nutrients to the plant} of the two plants must be placed in contact with each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrafting can take up to a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs stated above, the resulting fruit of the grafted plants will exhibit traits of both the original fruits. For example, nectarines are the result of the union between a peach and plum plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that bubble gum can be used as a tool in grafting? This awesome science fair project created by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=cxdwgoOaij4C\u0026amp;pg=PA169\u0026amp;lpg=PA169\u0026amp;dq=grafting+science+fair+projects\u0026amp;source=bl\u0026amp;ots=hnCNDf1k_L\u0026amp;sig=2--aLFBWtcuhu2pvI8VJIYuVjkg\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ei=gKCSUJeDOam90AGU-4GACQ\u0026amp;ved=0CDMQ6AEwAg#v=onepage\u0026amp;q=grafting%20science%20fair%20projects\u0026amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlen Vecchione\u003c\/a\u003e shows you how! While the grafting process takes a few weeks {and it takes even more time if you plan to wait for the the grafted plant to flower\/produce fruit}, growing a pomato by grafting a tomato and potato plant together with \u003cem\u003ebubble gum\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to be a neat experience and is worth the extra time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project, be sure to follow the link to the full write-up!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734172770329,"sku":"A2858","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pomato-fruit.jpg?v=1522782105"},{"product_id":"recycled-water-does-it-effect-plant-growth-a2859","title":"Recycled Water - Does It Effect Plant Growth?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-693\" alt=\"536846759\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/536846759.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eFor students interested in botany, ecology, and recycling, this science fair project that studies the effects of different types of water - grey water, black water, and tap water - on plant growth is sure to be a hit! Designed by a Memphis junior high school student, the project requires little in the way of supplies and can be completed with little to no expert guidance. Note, however, that this project requires the observation of the effects of the water samples on plant growth\/deterioration which could take several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDawson's project premise was to determine if untreated grey water and\/or black water could be recycled, reducing wasted resources. 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Melanie's daughter, a middle school student with an interest in plants, wondered what might be the best way to prolong the inevitable wilting and set out to test several solutions. According to the project write-up over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thebottomlessbag.blogspot.com\/2012\/12\/middle-school-science-fair-project.html?m=1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Bottomless Bag\u003c\/a\u003e, she used various items found at home to create testable solutions - water, sugar water, soda, vinegar, aloe vera juice, aspirin water, and plant food+water. The results were quite interesting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those students interested in botany, this is a great project to try! The write-up over at The Bottomless Bag has great pictures, offers a better look at how effectiveness was measured, and is sure to inspire a project of your own! 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