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	Project title	Determining the effectiveness of sugar as preservatives for flowers
	Difficulty Level	Elementary school
	Project page	Click here to view this science project
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The objective of this science fair project is to determine the effectiveness of using sugar to preserve and keep the flowers fresh for longer periods of time. The experiment will be carried out using flowers such as the rose, carnations and lilies, and water containing different amounts of sugar
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1. The independent variable in this science fair project is the species of flower (rose, carnation or lily) and the amount of sugar added to the water (none, 1 teaspoon, 2 teaspoons or 3 teaspoons). The dependent variable is the number of days the flowers will remain fresh. This is determined by observing the flowers everyday for signs of wilting. The constants (control variables) are the size of the vase, the amount of distilled water in the vase and the room temperature. 2. Cut the stems of the roses, carnations and Lilies in a slanted angle using the scissors .....

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