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Dear Branches (love your logo, btw )
Thanks for sharing these ideas.
For the typical and optimum temperature for your ferns, would this be the case for all ferns? What species of fern are you working with, and where is it from?
For the vibration idea, do you think an earthquake or volcanic eruption is something that would typically affect this species of fern? (Again, it is important to know a bit of background information about the species of fern you are working with)
Similarly, think about what human activities could cause vibration, if you think these would realistically affect this species of fern.
For the vibrational experimental design, you would have to think about why you would have the vibration on/off for certain amounts of time (all the time versus short intervals). What would you be trying to mimic or replicate?
For the idea about changing light conditions: Do you think this might be something you want to explore in terms of fertilization? In other words, is changing the light level relevant to fern reproduction?
For the idea about habitats, what habitats are you considering? Would you be able to isolate one variable at a time while you explore the change fern habitat?
That's all for now- I hope these questions get you thinking further about your project! Remember you can answer one at a time together or divide them up and then show your group members what you find. Whatever works for you as you move this project forward.
Thanks again and have a great weekend,
Renate :)
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