Topic Proposal

Correlational Topics
“Examining the Relationship Between Classroom Seating
Arrangements and Student Participation and Engagement in
STEM Specialized Strand"
Aim: to investigate the correlation between classroom seating arrangements and student
participation and engagement in the STEM specialized strand

Data Collection Method: Distribute surveys to STEM Professors (respondents) that

consists of constructed questions that will be answered with the means of Likert scale. 4
survey types will be distributed or/ the survey will consist of 4 sections: (1) Assessment
with seating arrangement at (1) RANDOM, (2)
ALPABETICAL, (3) TEACHER PREFERENCE, & (4) STUDENT PREFERENCE.

Output to be expected: The study may result in recommendations for how teachers
should evaluate and assign seats to their pupils, which would be favorable for both
teachers and students in particular.

“Study Environment of STEM Students and their Productivity in

STEM Specialized Subjects: Measure the correlation between
the study environment (being at home or being at school) and
students' productivity while studying.”
Aim: to measure the correlation between the study environment (home or school) and
the productivity of STEM students in STEM specialized subjects.

Data Collection Method: Distribute surveys to STEM Professors (respondents)

that consists of constructed questions that will be answered with the means of Likert
scale. 4 survey types will be distributed or/ the survey will consist of 2 sections: (1)
Assessment in Productivity (at home; teachers can answer based on the scores and
attendance of students) & (2) Assessment in Productivity (at school; teachers can
answer based on the scores and attendance of students)

Output to be expected: Another guideline for teachers to consider tailoring

instructional approaches to better support students based on their preferred study
environments, enhancing overall educational experiences.”

Topic Proposal 1
 “Citrus Fruits (lemon, lime, orange, etc…) vs Potato or
Combined! : Which can produce more and lasting energy that is
sufficient enough to be an alternative / emergency power
source.”
Aim: to experiment whether citrus fruits & potatoes can be an alternative / emergency
power source, which produces more, and which lasts longer.

Background of this study:

Both potatoes and citrus fruits can be used to produce electricity, but they have different
properties that affect their performance as a power source.

Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits, contain citric acid, which
acts as an electrolyte that allows electricity to flow. The acidity of citrus fruit juice makes it
a good conductor of electricity. A single lemon can produce approximately 7/10 of one volt of
electricity1. However, the amount of electricity generated by citrus fruits is relatively small
and not sufficient for most practical applications.

On the other hand, potatoes contain potassium, which acts as a conduit for
electrical power. Potatoes can also have a higher number of ions that can produce
electricity2. However, the electrical conductivity of potatoes is lower compared to citrus
fruits.

In terms of accuracy in producing electricity, citrus fruits are generally considered more
effective due to their higher acidity levels and better conductivity1. However, it’s important to
note that both potatoes and citrus fruits are not practical sources of electricity for most
applications. These experiments are more educational demonstrations to learn about circuits,
conductivity, and chemical reactions in fruits and vegetables.

Data Collection Method: SIP research is conducted via Experimentation &

Documentation.

Specific Procedures:

To collect data when conducting a fruit battery experiment, you can measure
the voltage and current produced by the fruit battery using a multimeter. Here’s a step-
by-step guide on how to collect data during the experiment:

1. Gather materials: You will need citrus fruits (e.g., lemons, oranges), copper and zinc
nails (electrodes), wires, and a multimeter.

Topic Proposal 2
 2. Prepare the fruit: Insert a copper nail and a zinc nail into the fruit, making sure they
don’t touch each other. The nails act as electrodes.

3. Connect the multimeter: Set the multimeter to measure voltage (V) and current
(A). Connect the positive (red) probe to the copper nail and the negative (black) probe to
the zinc nail.

4. Measure voltage: Touch the probes of the multimeter to the copper and zinc
nails. The multimeter will display the voltage produced by the fruit battery.

5. Measure current: Connect the multimeter in series with one of the wires connecting
the nails. The multimeter will display the current flowing through the circuit.

6. Record your data: Write down or record the voltage and current readings from the
multimeter. You can also take note of other variables such as the number of fruits
connected in series or parallel.

7. Repeat and analyze: Repeat the experiment with different numbers of fruits or
variations in setup to collect more data. Analyze your data to observe patterns or
relationships between variables.

Remember to follow safety precautions when working with electricity, such as

using insulated wires, avoiding contact between electrodes, and handling
equipment properly.

TAKE NOTE:

output of the fruit battery experiment depends on the number of citrus fruits connected in
series and their freshness. When you connect multiple citrus fruits together in a series, each
fruit contributes a small amount of voltage, and when combined, they can generate enough
voltage to light up a small LED light bulb. However, keep in mind that the brightness of the
light bulb will depend on the number of fruits connected and their freshness.

It’s important to note that while citrus fruits can generate electricity, the amount of
electricity produced is relatively small and not sufficient for most practical applications.
The experiment is more of an educational demonstration rather than a practical source of
electricity.

Output to be expected: to whether see if citrus fruits or potatoes can be an

alternative source of energy / emergency power source, the research can either be
successful or add to the existing theory / experimentation under this field.

Topic Proposal 3