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White Oaks A Keystone Species
White Oaks A Keystone Species
White oaks are a keystone species in our local environment. They serve many ecological and economic purposes. Plus, they sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide making them important in combating global warming.
A Scientific Investigation
A Scientific Investigation
White oaks are often outcompeted in germination creating an aging population of trees. We wanted to learn how to increase the rate of germination for these acorns so they could be propagated and planted in the area to bolster white oak population.
Researching Previous Studies
Researching Previous Studies
My class worked together to research general facts about the white oak and its germination strategies. We visited the library at Catawba College, and my partner and I found specific resources relevant to our topic of study, which was how seeds influence germination.
Designing the Experiment
Designing the Experiment
My partner and I created an experiment to determine how the seed size affects the germination of the seeds. Our independent variable was the and the dependent variable was the amount of WHAT. Our hypothesis was WHAT. It took longer than we expected to see any germination, but after about HOW MANY weeks, the epicotyls began to emerge.
My partner and I measured all the soil to ensure each acorn had the same amount. This is a method to make sure there are no differences in the seeds from the ones we want, like seed size, which is the dependent variable we studied.
My partner and I measured all the soil to ensure each acorn had the same amount. This is a method to make sure there are no differences in the seeds from the ones we want, like seed size, which is the dependent variable we studied.
We also planted each acorn at the same depth. Each tray held 12 acorns and was given a different amount of light. there are many variotions of light that can be used for plants, though sunlight can be one of the best lights for the plant. That is why our plants were stationed at the front of our school in a spot that gets sunlight all day long.
Then we waited for them to grow.
Then we waited for them to grow.
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The Results
The Results
This is where I would put a description of my results. I could probably take this from the conclusion of my paper.
Presenting the Findings
Presenting the Findings
We wrote a full research paper. Then, I had the opportunity to present my findings at my school's exhibition night. We created a poster to share the final paper.
NOTE: Picture of poster and link to final paper.
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