S18 : Can They Survive Our Meddling?


Students Xiaoxi (Grace) Zhou
School GEDSB - North Park Collegiate and Vocational School - Brantford
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 1 - Earth and Environmental I
Abstract The goal of this project was to determine the relationship between several environmental conditions and Daphnia pulex’s lifespan. The effects of temperature, pH levels, and concentration of crude oil on the lifespan of Daphnia were examined. These conditions were selected as they are ones which could potentially affect marine organisms. As humans, we must be careful not to negatively affect the conditions of Daphnia’s natural habitat.
Awards
Group Award Prize
University of Ottawa Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa Admission Scholarship AwardAdmission Scholarship of $1000
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
BASEF Inspiration Student AwardsBASEF Inspiration Student Award$ 500
Primary Fluid Systems AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Award$ 100