How to Write An Experimental Science Project Question

The direction of the plant's leaves depends on the direction of the Sun. Sunlight is the cause—independent variable—and a change in the direction of the leaves is the response—dependent variable.

  Building an Experimental Science Project Question   New Science Terms cause effect controlled variables dependent variable experimental question independent variable variables An experimental question is a cause-effect question. Note: Things that can be changed or change on their own are called variables. In an experimental question, the variable that causes another variable to change  [...]

Science Fair Projects: Plants

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Gardening Tip: Newspaper keeps weeds away I’ve read this tip before but have never tested to see if it is true. Wet newspaper is suppose to be put in layers around the plant. Then the newspaper is covered with dirt. The newspaper is suppose to act as a barrier to weeds. You could use this [...]

Flowers

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Generally by mid-October, flowers are non existing in Central Texas. But we have had rain–yea!! The grass is green and plants are producing flowers. We are all going crazy over the rain. My ponds are full and overflowing–first time in about three years. While the cactus is not blooming, the photo shown is so beautiful [...]