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Post by turkeypig on Dec 16, 2008 3:25:05 GMT
Every year, my school has everyone participate in creating a poster for the science fair, which is really an event where everyone has to go to in in order to achieve a passing grade in bio and physical sciences. Anyway, so far, for the past two years I have been doing A+ work on carnivorous plants. Some of the responses included "fascinating","bizarre", and even "profane". Nonetheless, I have exceeded grade average and exceeded the exceeding mark for both of my projects, for which I am very proud of. Now for this year... I NEED HELP. I need suggestions for a new, somewhat long term project that can be conducted by someone with basic lab equipment, including syringes, graduated cylinders, tweezers, etc. Suggestions cannot include anything to do with acidity, or stimulation of drosera. All other suggestions are taken into mind. I am willing to do a lengthy report, as long as ten pages. No joke.
The science fair is dated to begin in mid March. Data collection can begin at any time.
Thanks a ton! ;D
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Post by jj1109 on Dec 17, 2008 11:12:42 GMT
what's the level that you're at and the audience you're aiming at TPig? Sounds like high school age, around 15-16? i'll have a think and get back to you  |
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Post by ICPS-bob on Dec 18, 2008 18:58:38 GMT
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Post by turkeypig on Dec 19, 2008 9:16:28 GMT
jj1109-
middle school, 8th grade. I'm a nerd.
Bob-
Danke.
Preferably something to do with chemical reactions...preferably with drosera...
Sorry.... very sleepy...
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Post by kulamauiman on Dec 19, 2008 20:27:58 GMT
quantification of the anti-fungal/antibiotic properties of Drosera slime? I think this is well documented in Pinquicula spp. but I don't think anyone has done this sort of thing with Drosera (but then I don't know for sure). I have noticed that insects caught by my dews don't seem to fungus over like I would expect them. Not sure what fungus or bacteria would be attacking them, but think it could be possible to culture and plate and then place a blob of slime onto the plate and see if it prevents the growth of the fungus or bacteria. Would need some one with a background (and supplies/equipment) in microbiology. Guess in theory could make some sterile potato dextrose agar (pressure cooker) and pour into sterile petri dishes.
Mach Fukada
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Post by ICPS-bob on Dec 19, 2008 20:54:38 GMT
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Post by turkeypig on Dec 20, 2008 2:27:30 GMT
Woo Hoo! ;D
Thanks Bob and Kulamauiman! I think this will work very well...
I had entirely forgotten that drosera had medicinal benefits.
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