Dear my child that doesn't have a name yet, :D

In your recent attempts to colonize the planet Mars, there are a few things I want you to keep in mind. Your greatest source of energy will be the Sun, something humans on Earth do not take advantage of as efficiently. Harness as much energy as you can from the Sun for your colony. The atmosphere on Mars is also extremely different than that of Earth; you should prepare in advance. Mars is thought to be a much colder planet, so wear space suits at all times to protect you and your fellow colonists. Liquid water has been found on Mars, too. This is a very important resource, so ration it out. The water is vital to your survival on the 'red planet'. And what about food? Soil nutrients, such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride, are believed to have the ability to support life. This suggests that crops can be harvested. When you leave the Earth, bring several crops with you. However, life will have to be shielded from the intense ultraviolet light emitted from the Sun, and ways will have to be discovered to do that. Mars' seasonal pattern is similar to the Earth's, but the temperature will still be too extreme. And, perhaps, several years from now the atmosphere will most likely thicken (have a higher pressure), which will be better for life on Mars. The thicker atmosphere will enable water to remain on the surface for longer periods of time. This would definitely be a plus when it comes to sustaining life. Remember these key points as you venture out into the unknown!

I looooooove you. :3

The American White Ibis

The American White Ibis belongs to the family Threskiornithidae. It's binomial name is Eudocimus albus. They can be found in marshy wetlands and pools near the coast, as well as lawns and even some city parks. They are indigenous to Virginia Key and countless other areas throughout Florida and other southern states. American White Ibises feed on various fish, frogs, insects, and reptiles. As adults, they can measure up to 65 centimeters long, with a wingspan of 95 centimeters. Currently, their conservation status is of least concern.

Science Fair Topic Hypothesis

If there are more fletching on the arrow, then the arrow will be more accurate when shot at a distance of 10 yards.

Null hypothesis: The different numbers of fletching on the arrow will have no effect on the accuracy of an arrow shot at a distance of 10 yards.

Single Science Fair Topic :D

What effect does the number of fletching (0, 1, 2, 3, 4) have on the accuracy of an arrow at a distance of 10 yards?

Stephen Jay Gould :)

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Top Three Science Fair Project Choices

1. What effect does the number of fletching (0, 1, 2, 3, 4) have on the accuracy of an arrow at a distance of 10 yards?
-I chose this topic because I like archery, and am interested to see if three fletching on an arrow is really the most accurate.

2. Can baking soda substitute for baking powder in a recipe?

-I chose this topic because I bake a lot, and sometimes I do not have all of the ingredients. Knowing if baking soda can substitute for baking powder would come in handy if I'm ever short on baking powder.

3. What effect do different ant repellents (ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt) have on the number of ants that travel to the food source?

-I chose this topic because I am not fond of ants near my house, but also do not want to harm the environment with toxic pesticides. If I found an ant repellent that worked in this experiment, I could use that to keep the ants away.