Research Plan- Effect of Gasoline Fumes on Plant Growth
Savannah Booker, Dubie Dubin
Research Plan
Problem: What is the effect of gasoline fumes on bean plant growth?
Hypothesis: If the bean plants are exposed in the presence of gasoline fumes for a longer period of time, then the plants will die more quickly.
Procedures: 1. Place ten bean plants in each of five Rubbermaid clear plastic containers. 2. Let the bean plants sit for one week without being manipulated. 3. Leave the first container alone without manipulation. 4. Expose the second container to gasoline fumes for a fifteen minute period. 5. Expose the third container to gasoline fumes for a twenty minute period. 6. Expose the fourth container to gasoline fumes for a twenty-five minute period. 7. Expose the fifth container to gasoline fumes for a thirty minute period. 8. Record the results in a data table once a week. 9. Repeat steps 3-8 once a day for one month.
Data Analysis: Every week we will make qualitative and quantitative observations and record them in a data table.
Bibliography: Works Cited
"Bean Plant Growth." Bean Plant Growth. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://www.different-kinds-of-plants.com/beanplantgrowth.html>.
This website gave us many helpful tips on growing bean plants successfully.
"Beans - Bush Beans - Growing Bush Beans - How to Grow Bush Beans." How to Grow Bush Beans. USA Gardener, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://usagardener.com/how_to_grow_vegetables/how_to_grow_bush_beans.php>.
This site was very helpful and gave both of us knowledge on how to grow beans for our science experiment.
"Facts About Benzene." CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/benzene/basics/facts.asp>.
This site provided information on how benzene is produced both naturally and by human activities. It is found in exhaust and gasoline fumes.
"Gas Safety in the Home." Gas Safety in the Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 13
Research Plan
Problem: What is the effect of gasoline fumes on bean plant growth?
Hypothesis: If the bean plants are exposed in the presence of gasoline fumes for a longer period of time, then the plants will die more quickly.
Procedures: 1. Place ten bean plants in each of five Rubbermaid clear plastic containers. 2. Let the bean plants sit for one week without being manipulated. 3. Leave the first container alone without manipulation. 4. Expose the second container to gasoline fumes for a fifteen minute period. 5. Expose the third container to gasoline fumes for a twenty minute period. 6. Expose the fourth container to gasoline fumes for a twenty-five minute period. 7. Expose the fifth container to gasoline fumes for a thirty minute period. 8. Record the results in a data table once a week. 9. Repeat steps 3-8 once a day for one month.
Data Analysis: Every week we will make qualitative and quantitative observations and record them in a data table.
Bibliography: Works Cited
"Bean Plant Growth." Bean Plant Growth. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://www.different-kinds-of-plants.com/beanplantgrowth.html>.
This website gave us many helpful tips on growing bean plants successfully.
"Beans - Bush Beans - Growing Bush Beans - How to Grow Bush Beans." How to Grow Bush Beans. USA Gardener, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://usagardener.com/how_to_grow_vegetables/how_to_grow_bush_beans.php>.
This site was very helpful and gave both of us knowledge on how to grow beans for our science experiment.
"Facts About Benzene." CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/benzene/basics/facts.asp>.
This site provided information on how benzene is produced both naturally and by human activities. It is found in exhaust and gasoline fumes.
"Gas Safety in the Home." Gas Safety in the Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 13
Bibliography: "Gas Safety in the Home." Gas Safety in the Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/advice/being_gas_safe.aspx>. This site was not very helpful