Investigating Specific Environments

Investigating Specific Environments

Abstract:
The thing that I did was analyze soil to see if bacteria could live in that environment. The reason why I did it was because I wanted to find out where in the environment bacteria and fungi can live. In order to do my study I had to collect a sample of soil and put it in a dish. After I did that I could look at it underneath a microscope. I found that bacteria did in fact live in the soil so the soil was a sustainable environment for the bacteria to live.
Introduction:
The problem that I investigated was where in the environment would certain bacteria and fungi be more common. The reason why I chose this topic is because it raises the question where in our everyday world are bacteria and fungi. Based on my readings I anticipated to see them more in outdoor areas; somewhere moist.
Methods and Materials:
The first thing I did was collect a sample of soil to put in a dish. I used a dissecting microscope so that I could see the bacteria and or fungi. My partner and I grabbed a dish and carefully walked over to get a sample of soil. We briefly held this dish open so we could put the sample in. After we did that, we sealed it shut. We labeled the dish with our initials and what was in the dish for future reference. After we were done, we looked at it underneath a microscope.
Discussion:
We found that the bacteria did live in the soil so it could sustain life in that type of environment. My data was somewhat consistent with my actual results because it turned out that soil is found in an outdoor area and soil can or cannot be moist.