1. The Effects of Different Liquids on Plant Growth First Name Last Name

2. Table of Contents Abstract and Introduction Purpose Hypothesis Background Research Materials and Procedure Results Analytical Discussion and Graphs Conclusion Bibliography

3. Abstract Plants rely on photosynthesis and nutrients provided in the soil. Fertilizers and other man made products can have a positive and negative effect on plant growth. This experiment focuses on the components of different liquids and how they affect the plants ability to perform normal cellular processes.

4. Introduction My interest in plant growth is derived from my mother’s botanical interest and ability. She has a love for plants and an interest in how fertilizers and other additives can affect fern growth. I have learned a tremendous amount of information about plant life from her and I am therefore interested in pursuing plant growth as a topic for my science fair project.

5. Purpose The purpose of this experiment is to determine which liquids have a positive impact on plant growth. Data from this experiment could be used to determine whether or not substances in the liquid provide nutrition for the plant or toxicity. Determining levels of plant growth would be beneficial for nurseries and greenhouses that are looking to improve overall plant growth.

6. Hypothesis If four Boston Herbs are each given separately 30 ml of 40 percent diluted citric acid, 3:1 sugar and electrolyte solution, 4:1 club soda and sugar solution, and pure water, then the Boston Fern given the 3:1 sugar and electrolyte solution will show the most growth over fifteen days because the sugar and salt will provide a more nutritional additive for plant growth.

7. Background Research (Summarize background research paper here.) (Create bullets or small paragraphs. Two slides are recommended.)

8. Materials Four potted Boston Herb Plants (same size) 30 ml of 40 percent diluted citric acid 30 ml of 3:1 sugar and electrolyte solution 30 ml of 4:1 club soda and sugar solution 30 ml of pure water

9. Procedure Place four Boston Herb plants in a well lit area. Tape rulers to each of the pots or at an even level for comparison Add 30 ml of each different liquid to separate plants Repeat step 3 daily for 15 days. Repeat steps 1-4 two more times in order to establish trials. Record results in experiment log.

10. Results (Average from three trials)

11. Boston Herb Growth(10 days with specific liquids)

12. Pictures of Experiment (Pictures add credibility to your work as it gives a visual representation to what you are explaining.)

13. Analytical Discussion Based on the data collected from the Boston Herb plants over a series of ten days, it is apparent that the sugar and electrolyte solution provided more nutrition than the pure water and other substances. It can be stated that the diluted citric acid was too toxic for plant growth, as Plant A diminished and died on the tenth day.

14. Analytical Discussion (continued) (Discuss other trends that you noticed in your results) (where there any errors or problems with the experiment that may have altered or contaminated data? This is interesting and should be noted)

15. Conclusion (State whether your hypothesis was correct or incorrect.) (What were some of your observations?) (How would you change your experiment to make it more meaningful?) (What was the significance of the experiment and what were some of the problems that you faced while conducting the trials?)

16. Bibliography (copy and paste your research paper bibliography here)