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  • The Orchid Grower - A Juvenile Forensic Science Adventure Novel

    The Orchid Grower
    A Juvenile Science Adventure Novel About Orchids & Genetic Engineering











    Primary School - Grades K-3
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Test how biodegradable different materials are. R
    Can we reduce the waste that our school produces? S
    Recycle Discarded Automobile Tires and Create Gardening Sites for Limited Space Areas R
    Recycling Background
    Elementary School - Grades 4-6
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    How much space trash really occupies? R
    Research practices and habits that might reduce the amount of wastes created at school S
    Densities of Various Solutions vs. Plastic Separation S
    Can you produce and control gas from decaying garbage? R
    Do lunch packing materials decompose faster if they are buried in the ground or on top of the ground, and what materials decompose quicker? S
    Research recycling paper and making it at home. R S
    Get hydrogen from organic waste and anaerobic bacteria as a clean energy source. R
    Construct biodegradable cups to replace Styrofoam cups. S
    Prove that burning trash is a good alternative to landfills. S

    Recycling Background
    Middle School - Grades 7-9
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Recycling Greywater: Can Plants Tolerate It? R
    Make your own paper, test it, and rate its quality, using either recycled paper or plant fibers as the source material. R
    Used coffee grinds can be recycled, add value to improve plant growth and help the environment. R
    Which type of paper decomposes the fastest? S
    Determine if a flammable gas can be produced from decaying garbage. R
    Converting Fruit Waste into Energy: The Effects of Pectinase on the Degradation of Fruits R
    Get hydrogen from organic waste and anaerobic bacteria as a clean energy source. R
    Which kind of paper will make the best recycled paper? R S
    Determine if an average family can support its home's fuel needs by converting its organic garbage into alcohol fuel. R
    Determine which cellulosic waste material contains the most glucose which could be converted into ethanol. R
    Will biodegradable plastic spoons decompose in common environments? R
    Study auto body plastic filler (ABPF) and see if it degrades, and how it may affect the environment, landfills, water system, soil and the degradation of other materials. S
    Investigate the compression, reuse, and recycling of Styrofoam. S
    Recycling Background
    High School - Grades 10-12
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Determine the practicality of using warm shower drain water to preheat the cold water supply through a submersive heat exchanger, thereby reducing the amount of hot water needed and thus saving energy. R
    Can Sawdust Be Catalyzed into Fuel? R
    Can dangerous, non-biodegradable poly(vinyl chloride) plasticizers be replaced by safer organic alternatives? S
    Investigate possible methods of controlling Expanded polystyrene (EPS) pollution. R
    Using plants to recycle fish ammonia R
    Investigate education and awareness as determinants of recycling behavior. S
    Environmentally friendly buildings that attempt to co-exist with many aspects of nature rather than oppose them. S
    Can plastics (synthetic substances) be replaced by almost equally efficient biomasses (natural substances)? R
    Suggest a method by which municipalities can separate the plastic waste collected. R R
    Test if polymers are photodegradable. R
    Design for Biodegradation: Harnessing Natural Decay by Managing Physical and Chemical Dynamics R
    What Is the Most Commonly Found Litter on the Beach? R
    Fibre-reinforced cellulose acetate composites, which can be made completely out of waste materials and replace current plastics. S
    Recycling Background
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    Environmental Sciences Fair Books

    The Orchid Grower - A Juvenile Forensic Science Adventure Novel

    The Orchid Grower
    A Juvenile Science Adventure Novel About Orchids & Genetic Engineering






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