My idea for srp is to investigate what conditions keep a balloon maximally inflated for the longest period of time.
Method:
1. Blow up two metallic and two non-metallic balloons of the same colour
2. Repeat step 1 twice, with another two different colours
3. Name each balloon accordingly (for example; a purple, metallic balloon that would be in a dark room would be named "PMD")
4. Measure around each balloon both vertically and horizontally around the largest areas and record the results
5. Put one metallic balloon and one non metallic balloon of the same colour in a dark room (such as a cupboard)
6. Repeat step 5 for the other two colours of the balloons
7. Put one metallic balloon and one non metallic balloon of the same colour in a lit up room (such as in a spare room including a light that will be turned on for three consecutive days)
8. Repeat step 7 for the other two colours of the ballons
9. Observe, measure the differences in sizes and record the results three days later
The independent variable would be the colour (e.g. pink, blue and yellow) and style (metallic vs. non-metallic). The dependent variable would be the size the balloon would shrink to after three days.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
more ideas
after looking around on google and the project ideas doc im thinking about doing either:
- comparing long lasting mascaras on fake eyelashes
The independent variable would be the different brands of mascara or the colours such as brown/black. The dependent variable would be how long the colour or effect the mascara gives the fake eyelashes last for. However it would be hard to graph the results because theres not much to measure. The results would mostly be through observations.
- what conditions keep a balloon maximally inflated for the longest period of time
The independent variable would be the colour or style (whether it is metallic vs. fluro or pink vs. purple) whilst the dependent variable would be the time taken for the balloon to shrink to its smallest size or pop. But im not sure about this because the balloon can be blown up to different sizes so that might effect the results.
- whether different types of fruit prevent jelly from setting
The independent variable for this would be the types of fruit (e.g. strawberries or blueberries) and the size and amount put in the jelly.The dependent variable would be the time taken for the jelly to set. however this might also be difficult as it sets in the fridge where it will be hard to continously observe ( and jelly tastes weird)
- comparing long lasting mascaras on fake eyelashes
The independent variable would be the different brands of mascara or the colours such as brown/black. The dependent variable would be how long the colour or effect the mascara gives the fake eyelashes last for. However it would be hard to graph the results because theres not much to measure. The results would mostly be through observations.
- what conditions keep a balloon maximally inflated for the longest period of time
The independent variable would be the colour or style (whether it is metallic vs. fluro or pink vs. purple) whilst the dependent variable would be the time taken for the balloon to shrink to its smallest size or pop. But im not sure about this because the balloon can be blown up to different sizes so that might effect the results.
- whether different types of fruit prevent jelly from setting
The independent variable for this would be the types of fruit (e.g. strawberries or blueberries) and the size and amount put in the jelly.The dependent variable would be the time taken for the jelly to set. however this might also be difficult as it sets in the fridge where it will be hard to continously observe ( and jelly tastes weird)
ideas
I'm thinking about doing something involving ballooons or fizzy drinks but i'm still looking around for ideas
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