Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
STA. LUCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

RESEARCH / CAPSTONE PROJECT

ACTIVITY GUIDE AND FORMAT

Proposed Innovation / Research Design

Strand: STEM Grade Level: 12 Section: 2

Lead Researcher: Mhico Ezekiel G. Cruz
Assistant Researchers: Joyce R. Torres, John Arvin Medina

I. Proposed Project
“Viability of Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn) petals and Atsuete (Bixa orellana
L) seeds as Alternative Ink for Markers”
II. Brief description of the proposed project (at least 5 sentences):
In this project, we will be observing and experimenting on petals of the gumamela flower and
atsuete seeds as components for alternative marker ink. The two aforementioned materials were
picked for their distinctive red-orange hue. Also, they are abundant and are commonly found and
seen in the average household. Moreover, several processes will be utilized to determine the
possibility of converting them into ink. Lastly, we will be observing the viability and
effectiveness of the product by testing it under different types of usage.
III. Reasons/Justification in choosing the topic (at least 5 sentences):
We took notice of the lack of red ink pens and markers among the students of Sta. Lucia National
High School. There are teachers who require their students to provide red-inked pens but due to
various personal constraints, some of them are not able to comply with that requirement. This
prompted our group’s initiative to have a research on this particular matter. Furthermore, we want
to introduce to students the usage of objects in our environment as alternative materials for things
we use in the daily. Lastly, we aspire to come up with an output that can be utilized by the whole
community, not just by the teachers and the students.
IV. RRL/RRS (at least 3):
 Carriaga, M.A., Annatto (Bixa orellana L) Ink
 Calimlim, E.M., Effectiveness of Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn) Extract as
an Alternative Ingredient for Calligraphy Ink
 Caballero, C.A., Plants Extract as an Alternative Ink for Markers

Purok 5 Sta. Lucia Calumpit, Bulacan RESEARCH/CAPSTONE PROJECT

300736@deped.gov.ph Learning Task No. 1
(044) 802-5791 Prepared by: EMMANUEL F. HERNANDEZ
Teacher II