Science Investigatory Project
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON CHALK DUST, COFFEE GROUND,
AND CINNAMON SPICE AS ANT REPELLANTS
Faith II Group of Year III- St. John
CHAPTER 1
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: There are several household problems we and our helpers encounter at home. These may be issues regarding food supply and storage, cleanliness and sanitation. One of the most common problems is the presence of household ants, especially the red ones, causing a disturbance in our own system of food storage. Red household ants do not only infest stored food in the kitchen but also bite our skin and destroy well- landscaped gardens by building ant hills. Because of this observation, we decided on conducting a study that would eliminate ants with the
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By the 16th century, coffee was roasted before being ground and boiled in water. The entire resulting mixture of liquid and grounds would be consumed. The invention of the Ibrik (A small pot used in brewing and serving Turkish coffee that was invented in the late 16th century.) allowed for a more skillful technique of brewing. In the 18th century, the French developed the drip brewing technique wherein coffee is produced by using a cloth bag as a filter to separate grounds from the liquid coffee. This technique allowed for steeping the coffee at a lower temperature as it was not brewed while constantly adding heat. (Retrieved from http://coffee.wikia.com/wiki/Brewing)
Chalk in Prehistoric Times As found in nature, chalk has been used for drawing since prehistoric times, when, according to archaeologists, it helped to create some of the earliest cave drawings. Later, artists of different countries and styles used chalk mainly for sketches, and some such drawings, protected with shellac or a similar substance, have survived. Chalk was first formed into sticks for the convenience of artists. The method was to grind natural chalk to a fine powder, then add water, clay as a binder, and various dry colors. The resultant putty was then rolled into cylinders and dried. Although impurities produce natural chalk in many colors, when artists made their own chalk
Before coffee there were two choices for hydration - water or alcoholic beverage. The water was not purified so it often made people sick. The alcohol would purify the beverage but made everyone drunk. Coffee, boiling water actually, gave a new source of fluids that was not alcoholic, was not full of microbes, and the caffeine gave a little kick. This discovery allowed scientists to look inside the creation and process of making coffee, and played a role in the scientific revolution.
Not only that, they can damage corn, soybean, okra, citrus, humans, young and newborn animals, and agricultural equipments. The red invasive fire ants eat other
Brewing the perfect cup of coffee is not that hard as long as you know a few easy steps to follow. Knowing how to brew coffee properly will allow you to enjoy your cup and give you the best result that a good brew can give you.
A) Coffee originated in Yemen, Arabia where it was viewed as a religious beverage. Over time it spread to Mecca and Cairo, where it became a recreational drink to be drunk in a social manner in large coffee houses. It also became a popular substitute for alcohol, which was banned under Islam. Europeans traveling in the Middle East came upon coffee and coffeehouses and commented on their popularity. But it wasn’t until 1652, when an Armenian servant named Pasqua Rosee opened the first coffee house in London, that coffee transformed from a little known novelty into a wide spread phenomenon. When, in 1658, Cromwell died and public opinion swung in the favor of a new monarchy, coffee houses became central in political debates and commercial business. The trend quickly caught on and coffee houses became fashionable throughout Europe.
Before coffee there were two choices for hydration - water or alcoholic beverage. The water was not purified so often made people sick. The alcohol would purify the beverage but made everyone drunk. Coffee, boiling water actually, gave a new source of fluids that was not alcoholic, was not full of microbes, and the caffeine gave a little kick.
Being one of the most consumed beverages in the world, coffee has played a vital role in today’s culture. At present, it is hard to imagine a world without coffee, however, before the thirteenth century, making the beverage from coffee beans was undiscovered. Coffee got its start in Ethiopia, and by the fifteenth century, coffee spread to the Arabian Peninsula and became an integral part of their religious ceremonies. Coffee houses began to open up and they became a trendy place to engage in conversation, listen to music, watch entertainers, play chess, and hear the recent news. These places of assembly became so important for the exchange of information that they were often referred to the “Schools
The researchers were looking into the diverse ways of preparation and consumption of the coffee in numerous countries across
All around the world different cultures have unique ways of preparing coffee. Usually people drink coffee in the morning with their
Some people manage to contain their pest control issues for years, using household products, but this does not provide them a pest free home. Plus pest control products for home can quickly be even more expensive than hiring a pest exterminator. Do not struggle with the pest in your home on your own hire an exterminator to do the hard stuff for
1. Coffee originated in Europe by the expansion of “Age of Exploration” opening new ideas with criticism, tolerance, and freedom of thought.
Perhaps you are tired of the minutes waiting in French pots; even of the singular brew of modern mechanisms. Coffee, it's as if you have exhausted all means; taken advantage of, and plagued with tired standbys. Coffee, so many methods by which to take your volatile compounds; some favorable, others tedious.
5. Get rid of ants. Ants will keep aphids alive, because aphids secrete honeydew or sugary sap, which benefits the ant. The mutualistic relationship between ants and aphids is so strong that you may see ants carrying aphids to other less populated plants. If you see ants running up and down the shoots of your plants it's time to check to see if you have aphids in your garden. Not only will you need to get rid of the aphids but also the ants.
Want to Know How to Get Rid of Ant Hills? Tips and Strategies You Can Use
Researchers explain ants are entering our homes due to weather conditions. Although there are various pest control products you can use, they are harmful to your health. For example, the popular product
Over 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world everyday (34). “As coffee grew in popularity, intrigue surrounded its cultivation. The Arabs, protective of their precious Coffea arabica, refused to allow fertile seeds, coffee trees, or cuttings to leave their country. Transportation of the plant out of the Moslem nations was forbidden by law” (54). During the 1600s coffee was not only being used as a beverage but it was also used as medicine, they were given to women to relive menstrual discomfort.