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Build Your Own Lungs. Type Life Science Grade 5th – 7th Difficulty of the Project Medium Cost Safety Issues None Approximate Time Required to Complete the Project 10 – 20 minutes Objective Witness the process of how the lungs expand and contract with the help of the diaphragm.

Build Your Own Lungs

Materials and Equipment/Ingredients Balloons(Grocery/Convenience Store) Clear Plastic 1 Liter Soda Bottles (Grocery Store) Tape (Hardware/ Office Supply Store) Rubber Bands (Hardware/ Office Supply Store) Y Shaped Tube Introduction Build your own lungs out of balloons and soda bottles. Terms, Concepts and Questions for Background Research Expand and Contract Pressure P.S.I. Research Questions What causes the balloons to expand? Experimental Procedure Cut the soda bottle’s bottom end so that it has a large circle on the bottom and the spout on the top. Put this balloon on the bottom of the bottle so that it covers the circular opening. To work the model, pull on the bottom balloon and watch as the 2 balloons on the inside of the bottle grow bigger. The Efficacy of Oral Rinses on the Accumulation of Bacteria in the Mouth. Comparison of Carbon Dioxide Production Before and After Exercise.

Cellular respiration is the process your cells use to release the stored energy in your food so they can use it.

Comparison of Carbon Dioxide Production Before and After Exercise

This process is aerobic, meaning it requires oxygen to be present. The oxygen is used by the cell and carbon dioxide is produced. The body then gets rid of the carbon dioxide as you exhale. Problem: Understand that the production of carbon dioxide is associated with cellular activity. Materials: 2 beakers (or clear drinking glasses) 2 straws Stopwatch Bromothymol blue indicator solution Partner (optional) Soap, water, and towel Procedure: Place 60 ml of water (1/4 cup) in beaker #1. Angela Pike has been in the world of elementary education for almost a decade, working as a classroom teacher, school writing specialist, and later a school administrator. Disclaimer and Safety Precautions. Science Fair Projects - Designing Science Experiments. Student's Guide to Super Science Fair Projects eBook & Science Experiments.

Show That Fruits Contain Germination Inhibitors. What You Need to Know In reference to plants, an inhibitor is a chemical that blocks plant growth.

Show That Fruits Contain Germination Inhibitors

A germination inhibitor is a chemical that prevents the germination of seeds. How Does a Germination Inhibitor Work? Plants can produce their own germination inhibitors. The germination inhibitor produced by a plant prevents the germination of its own seeds until conditions are favorable for them to develop. What Does This Have to Do with Fruits? Most fruits contain germination inhibitors, which prevent the seeds from germinating while they are inside the fruit. Real-Life Science ChallengeInhibitors in one plant can prevent the growth of another plant. Experiment Now, start experimenting with ways to show that different fruits contain germination inhibitors. Hints The germination inhibitor might be in the seed coat or it might be in the flesh of the fruit. This article is brought to you by: Disclaimer and Safety Precautions. Biology Science Fair Project Ideas. Science fair projects give you the opportunity to experience science and biology through hands-on activities.

Biology Science Fair Project Ideas

In order to ensure that you have a great biology project, it is important that you first understand biology and the scientific method. Simply put, biology is the study of life. We use the scientific method as a means of studying science and biology. So where do you get ideas for biology science fair projects? The answer is from almost anywhere. Below you will find some great science fair project ideas for biology related science fair projects. Animal Project Ideas Animal science projects allow us to understand various aspects of animal life.

Human Body Project Ideas If you have ever wondered how the body works or about all the biological processes that keep the body functioning, then you should consider a science project on the human body. Plant Project Ideas Plants are important to life as we know it.