The Effect of Bioluminescence
Animal Science
Orianna Clevenger
- Grade:
- 7
- Teacher:
- Erin Harroun
In my project I test to see if cold (-50F) or very warm (100F) will have a brighter luminosity. I chose to do this project because I was curious if non-living bioluminescence would have different results in different temperatures. My result was heat increases brightness at first but shortens how long it lasts, while cold reduces brightness but preserves the glow. It is important because it can help get rid of toxins in our ocean.
This is outstanding scientific work! You asked a focused question: how temperature affect bioluminescence? and designed a careful experiment to find out. I was impressed by your attention to detail: adding salt to simulate ocean conditions, labeling samples to prevent bias, and observing at multiple time points. Your results were fascinating, warm samples glowed brighter at first but faded faster, while cold samples glowed longer but dimmer initially. Your explanation about molecular movement and reaction rates shows real understanding. Even more impressive was your reflection on sources of error and your connection to real-world applications like pollution detection and medical imaging. This is exceptional work for 8th grade!
I love this
Cool Project!