FLOWER PROJECT
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
HYPOTHESIS
- If Gatorade is added to fresh cut flowers, then they will last longer because the sugar from the Gatorade will go to the flowers.
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PROCEDURE
- Get some flowers, they must be the same kind.
- Make two groups (control and experimental).
- Each group must have three flowers.
- Cut each flower, and they all should be about the same height (measure with ruler).
- Add the same amount of liquid into each cup.
- 473.176ml of water into the controlled group cup and 236.588ml of water and 236.588ml of Gatorade into the experimental group cup.
- Add flowers to the cups with the liquid in them.
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PROCEDURE
- The next day start taking photos and initial observations.
- Gather data using quantitative and qualitative data like the number of petals fallen and how strong is the smell.
- Gather data and photos everyday around 7:00p.m. for 7 days.
- Write down any differences or changes the flowers may show or contain.
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VARIABLES/CONTROLS
- Independent variable: the Gatorade put into the water.
- Dependent variable: how long it takes for the flowers to wilt.
- Control group: this is the group of flowers that just has regular water in the cup.
- Experimental group: this is the group of flowers that has the Gatorade added to the water.
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- Controlled variables:same flowers,where flowers are placed,around what time they are checked on,how many flowers,same kind of data collected.
