![]() | Project title | Collecting micrometeorites![]() ![]() |
Difficulty Level | Elementary school | |
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Description | ||
This science fair project was performed to find the best way of collecting and observing micrometeorites. The samples were collected from a roof, the leaf of an outdoor plant and rain water. | ||
Instructions preview | ||
1. For this science fair project, the independent variable is the location where the dust samples are collected. The dependent variable is the presence of the micrometeorites. This is determined by observing the micrometeorites under a microscope. The constants (control variables) are the strength of the magnet used, the size of the collection pan and the magnification of the microscope used. 2. Collect a sample of water from a rooftop gutter on a rainy day using a plastic basin. 3. Lightly rinse and wash the leaves of the outdoor plant using distilled water. Collect the water in a plastic ..... |