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| I was born in the bustling city of Oshawa, Ontario. My parents’ names are Don and Colleen and I have one older brother, Eric. At the age of 10, I moved from the big city to a small town near Norwood, Ontario. It was a big change but I really enjoy all of the fresh air and small-town-friendly people. I live on a farm with seven horses and thirty-some cows, and the herd is growing everyday! I am currently in grade nine at Holy Cross Secondary School and I hope to take this opportunity to pursue a science career in the future. My favorite things to do in my spare time include reading, going to movies with friends, playing recreational sports and practicing guitar. |
| Emily Bryans
Jitter Bugs
| Division: | Life Sciences / None | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | Peterborough | | City: | Havelock, ON | | School: | Holy Cross S.S. | | Abstract: | This study evaluated the effects of caffeine on crickets. Crickets were fed two concentrations of caffeine solution and then given a choice of water or caffeine solution. Mass, length and reactivity were also measured before and after exposure. Caffeine fed crickets preferred a caffeine solution over water. This experiment shows that crickets experience many similar changes in body function and behavior as humans do. |
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