Growth and Development Research Projects

Growth & Development Research Projects

Student/Teacher/ Scientist Projects	Research: Bemidji Middle School, Bemidji MN: Does acid rain affect the weight of adult monarchs? Mance Park Middle School, Huntsville TX; Minnetonka High School & Minnetonka Middle School East, Minnetonka MN; St. Hubert School, Chanhassen MN: The Effect of Humidity on the Egg Development and Survivorship of the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) Jordan Park School of Extended Learning, Minneapolis MN: How will the addition of specific nutrients affect the size and survivorship of Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)? Monticello Middle School, Monticello MN: Monster Monarchs? Mississippi Heights Middle School, Sauk Rapids MN: Will not eating the chorion affect the growth of monarch larvae?
High School Students in U of MN Lab	Research: Elizabeth Larkin, Breck High School, Minneapolis MN: Larval Color Project Stephanie Friedland, Breck High School, Minneapolis MN: The Effect of Bacillus thuringiensis on the Health and Eating Habits of Danaus plexippus Larvae
University Scientists	Research: Emma Lastine, Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota: Monarch Class Data Grant Bowers, Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota: Emergence Times of Adult Monarch Butterflies