தமிழ்நாடு அறிவியல் இயக்கத்தின் 22வது தேசிய குழந்தைகள் அறிவியல் மாநாட்டின் தலைப்பு மற்றும் கருப்பொருள்.
ADDITIONAL PROJECT
IDEAS.
1. Understanding
Weather around you.
1.
To study and analyze urban heat islands in your
locality
2.
Studies on micro-climatic variations in
different eco systems in your study area.
3.
Analysis of monsoon rainfall of past and present
period for your locality.
4.
Studies in wave erosion consequences in beaches
of your locality (for coastal regions)
5.
Setting of low cost weather station and analysis
of data generated and comparison with weather station data for your area.
6.
Studies on wind speed and direction in various
sites of your locality in relation to weather data.
7.
Establishment of micro-meteorological stations
with local, low cost, available assets to observe and study the weather of a
particular catchment area/locality and compare the data with secondary data
from weather stations.
8.
Study of landslides – mapping vulnerable points,
reasons thereof for, study of exotic and indigenous plant species on landslides
and correlating the various factors leading to landslides
9.
Study of cloud bursts in terms of intensity,
impact and coping mechanisms in a select area.
10.
Study of cyclones and its impact – prevalence,
frequency, and weather preceding and after the incidents.
11.
When do you find whirl wind? Study its frequency, intensity and impacts.
12.
Study of the impact of hail storms (as happened
in 2014 in Maharashtra).
13.
Study of weather pattern and shifting monsoons
and other phenomenon with consultations with elderly people and correlation
with historical data as well as measurement current weather parameters.
14.
To study the variations of local weather
conditions influenced by topographical features.
15.
Study of the relationship between different
types of weather and precipitation.
16.
Analysis of rainfall trends (if possible
probability of occurrence)
17.
Moisture availability in a locality in different
seasons
18.
Study on diurnal of temperature variation under
different land-uses
19.
Study of temperature variations in an aquatic
system
20.
Study on characteristics of land and sea breeze and
its impact onerosion of sandin Coastal area.
21.
Comparative study on atmospheric, soil and water
temperature in a locality.
2.
Impact of Human activities.
1.
Studies on heat production by air condition
systems in any study area and analyzing alternatives.
2.
Estimation of temperature in industrial / mining
areas and its impact.
3.
Monitoring air and water pollution in your
locality.
4.
Comparison of nature of houses (in terms of
materials used, ventilation etc.) their design in terms of heat absorption and
other weather parameters.
5.
Study the impact of developmental activities on
the micro climate/weather of your locality and compare the data with nearby
areas not affected by the developmental activity.
6.
Study the impact of vehicular pollution on micro
climate at tourist destinations with reference to pre-tourist seasons, tourist
season and post tourist season.
7.
To study the carrying capacity of micro water
sheds / local entrepreneurs in assisting pilgrims/tourists on religious routes
and study seasonal variations, damages
to eco systems, pollution etc.
8.
Study the solid waste random disposal /landfill
and its effect on nearby water resources and remedial measures.
9.
Study the change in land use and land cover in
your areas and its impact on climatic conditions.
10.
Effect of coral and sand mining from sea shores
and its changing impact with changing weather.
11.
Study the impact of over exploitation of sand
mining on various environmental parameters like water table, temperature of
water in water bodies, change in quality of water, (physical, chemical,
biological parameters) and larger impact on cropping/agriculture, livelihoods.
12.
Impact of changing weather, climate on the
mangrove forests, density, eco system as a whole.
13.
Impact of glass claddings in modern buildings –
study of micro climate inside versus ordinary buildings.
14.
Impact of charcoal making (Prosopisjuliflora)
on wild life.
15.
Study the impact of multi-storied buildings on
the local wind velocity and sunlight intensity, temperature, humidity etc.
16.
Study on desertification and salinization of
land/soil
17.
Comparative study on soil health in jhum
cultivated and normal land
3. WEATHER, CLIMATE AND ECO SYSTEMS –
ADDITIONAL PROJECT IDEAS.
1. Studies on micro arthropods /flora and fauna profiles and its seasonal variations in your
study area.
2. Animal behavior as weather indicators – Collection
of traditional experience and scientific validation.
3. Study of the growth rate of invasive (example Parthenium) species and its seasonal
variations in your area and studying their adaptation capacities for adverse
weather conditions in comparison to major crops.
4. Study of group migration of
animals/birds/fish/plants and correlating the same with observed weather change
/ extreme weather events.
5. Study of Pond/Lake
eco systems – temperature, water levels with reference to rain fall,
study of life forms during various seasons (fish, frog, fresh water snakes,
birds, aquatic plants, quality of water across seasons / varying temperatures /
varying turbidity, etc.
6. Study of sacred groves – seasonal variations of life
forms biomass, micro climate studies, interrelationships within the eco system,
etc.
7. Study of coastal eco systems – Change of tides, High
Tide Line, Low tide line over the years and its impact on coastal eco system,
life forms, habitats etc.(Can be carried out as a combination of measuring
tides – measured over two to three months - and also oral interviews with
elderly fishermen in the area)
8. Study the impact of temperature variation on floral diversity and
behavior of plants in an area.
9. Study of phonological changes in a rich biodiversity
area with respect to changing weather/season.
10. To study the role of lichens with respect to climate
change/weather and biodiversity in a select area.
11. Study of
flora and fauna of a wetland in your locality and study seasonal changes
if possible.
12. Study of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in terms
of physical, chemical and biological parameters with respect to seasonal
changes.
13. Study of shells and shell fragments from sea beaches
and study seasonal variations in their diversity.
14. Study of fish catch in a coastal area and study the
seasonal variations, quantum of catch and economic implications with respect to
changing weather, seasons. (also oral interviews with elderly fishermen in the
area)
15. Study of corals in terms of bleaching etc. with
respect to changing weather, seasons.
16. Study of primary productivity in a pond ecosystem.
17. Study of carbon sequestration in pond/lake eco
systems by studying bottom sediments.
18. Study of carbon sequestration in
forest/grasslandsoil.
19. Study/measurement of canopy cover in different
seasons of a forest (alternatively dense vegetation, sacred groves, large
trees, school campus, parks etc.)
20. Study of a tree as an eco system more specifically a
habitat – seasonal changes and changing diversity in niche specialization .
21. Study of sediment transport in a drainage
channel/catchment by stakes-high measurement over seasons. (Eutrophication)
22. Impact of climatic variations of agro-forestry in an
area.
23. Impact of rainfall variability on production of
crops of an area.
24. Study of insect diversity of a grassland eco system
(alternatively in wet land / dry land
etc.)
25. Estimation of biomass in a grass species over the
seasons.
26. Study of cow dung droppings and its disintegration as
an indicator of soil microbial health.
27. Estimation of micro fauna of a desert eco system.
28. Study of bird migration due to weather / climate
shift.
29. Study of changing housing patterns on sparrow
population in a city.
30. Study of wetlands reclamation and its impact on
micro climates, birds and other life forms – seasonal studies.
31. Study the impact of salty rains on the loss of
grasslands in Banni region in Gujarat,-impact of weather and climate.
32. Study the impact of changing weather and climate on
the eastern Himalayan glaciers
33. Study of local streams and seasonal variations and
its impact on local agricultural practices. (Flow rates can be studied as small
experiments )
34. Study on impact analysis of deforestation on soil
and nutrient loss due to heavy rainfall and runoff in a simulated situation.
35. Study on earthworm, wasp, ant and other insects
under changing environment due to change in climate and weather.
36. Litter disintegration studies in monocrop and
multicrop soils
37. Impact of agricultural practices on soil faunal
density and diversity
38. Soil faunal migrations in water logged paddy
fields…. (premonsson - monsoon - post monsoon)
39. Crustacean larvae in estuaries…. (premonsson -
monsoon - post monsoon)
40. Human adaptation in various ecosystems to food and
livelihood….
4. Society and Culture.
1.
Studies on traditional knowledge and weather
forecasting in your study area.
2.
Scientific analysis of festivals in terms of
weather in your locality and neighbourhood and comparison.
3.
Study of seasonal food practices and its
availability in terms of weather in your locality
4.
Study of weather related folklore and proverbs
of your state/area.
5.
Analysis of school attendance in relation to
weather / weather extremes and correlating
to soci-economic background of absentees in the last 5 years.
6.
Study of various types of firewood used and
amount of soot production (studies related to quantification of the same) in
your area.
7.
Study of folk taxonomy and traditional knowledge
of a particular area and linking them to traditional medicine / cultural
values, practices etc.
8.
Study of climate change/weather extremes and
adaptation practices of the people and their culture in high altitude areas.
9.
Study the merit of traditional houses in terms
of weather parameters.
10.
Effect of cultural / religious
activities/functions on eco system in your locality.
11.
Comparison of fishing activities, food,
transportation during monsoon and other seasons in Lakshadweep region.
12.
Traditional methods of predicting rains like
movement of ants, height of crow’s nest from ground.
13.
Comparison of crop calendars of present and past
and study the impacts on food habits and culture.
14.
Identification, documentation, and validation of
indicator plants related to soil moisture status, ground water availability,
etc.
15.
Study on indigenous methods of rainwater
harvesting.
5. Health
1.
Study of weather related diseases in your
locality – incidence, spread, treatment, expenditure, loss of livelihoods and
correlation to socio-economic conditions of those affected.
2.
Mapping of tropical diseases in terms of weather
and finding out the vulnerability in terms of geography (landscape), social,
economic and cultural factors of those who are more prone to the diseases.
3.
Hospital based studies related to weather and
climate and correlating with field level studies.
4.
Analysis of agricultural / horticultural/
ornamental/cash crops in terms of weather extremes/climate change.
5.
Mapping of vector borne diseases in your
locality with special reference to re-emergence of certain diseases, mapping
more vulnerable areas and linking them to health, sanitation etc.
6.
Study the emerging diseases in higher Himalayan
regions and correlate the same to
temperature, rainfall and other weather parameters, climate change.
7.
Participatory Village level mapping of your locality with reference to landscape,
natural resources, health and sanitation facilities, vulnerable localities for
epidemics and making a people plan for interventional strategies with pre and
post intervention impact studies.
8.
Study / documentation of working policy planning
of various line departments with respect to onset of monsoon, weather extremes,
disease incidence and strategies for coping with epidemics and finding out the efficacy
of such plans and suggesting changes/modifications in a scientific manner.
9.
Study of pattern of common diseases in the
general population in relation to changing local weather conditions including
seasonality, frequency etc.
10.
Study of various skin diseases in the last three
years in your locality related to changing weather, climate etc.
11.
Study the quality of air in various environs –
crowded, slums, textile industries, fly ash handling areas, bricks and cement
industry etc. and study the seasonal variations.
12.
Study the impact of weather and climate on food,
fruits , vegetables, fish etc. and their durability during various
seasons/weather .
13.
To study the impact of changing weather /
climate on industrial areas (thermal plants, stone crushing industry, textile,
steel, glass industries etc.) on health and livelihood losses.
14.
To study the impact of humid weather on skin
related diseases/infections.
6. Agriculture.
Suggested experiments:
1.
Using sun’s heat to dehydrate vegetables to
prolong their shelf life and get a better price.
2.
Study on the effect of different sowing dates on
the growth, flowering and yield of paddy (or of any other crop)
3.
Impact of
pollution on plant and soilhealth
4.
Study of climate, weather versus vegetation
changes in an area.
5.
Organic versus in-organic agriculture –
Comparative Studies related to performance in adverse weather and climatic
conditions.
6.
Study of traditional water harvesting and
irrigation techniques and their relevance in changing weather and climatic
conditions.
7.
Impact of micro climate on various parameters of
a crop including yield, total biomass production etc.
8.
Effect of late monsoon on cropping pattern in
your locality.
9.
Change in irrigation pattern due to change in
climatic conditions.
10.
Impact of rainfall and temperature on
horticulture and agricultural crops with special reference to Apple scab
disease.
11.
Analysis of parameters of weather conditions on
controlled and open agriculture.
12.
Measuring the water holding capacities of
terraces in hills/micro water sheds and
relating this to growth of vegetation/crops on different terraces.
13.
Study the effect of strong winds on banana
plantations, and the reducing the impact (quantification of reduction) by tying
leaves of banana plants in the Narmada
belt in Central Guarat.
14.
Study the effect of “rab” method – burning dried
leaves, twigs, bark, cowdung cakes soil layer etc which is a practice of soil
preparation during March throughout Konkan area of Maharashtra before sowing
rice.
15.
Study effect of changing weather on flowering
pattern and fruit production in Alphonso mango which is a cash crop in Konkan
region of Maharashtra.
16.
Study the performance of different varieties of
different crops which are adapted to extreme weather conditions like drought or
water logging, increased temperature etc.
17.
Comparative study of mixed cropping systems with
that of mono culture in terms of total yield, total biomass yield, soil
fertility etc. before and after cropping.
18.
Study of mixed grains agriculture in Kutch
region of Gujarat (Mixed grains are Isabgol, Jeera, Til, Jowar, Moong and Bajra
which are sowed together. As the weather changes, different crops grow at
different times depending on the gestation period of them. Effect of weather
and climate on yield can be studied. This kind of method is called “sukhikheti” which does not need
irrigation and tilling carried out by camels).
19.
To measure impact of sunlight on the growth of
crops in different types of soil.
20.
Study the impact of changing weather and
climatic conditions on Makhana/Sugarcane cultivation in North Bihar and UP.
21.
Study of traditional agricultural practices of
past and present practices in terms of changing weather.
22.
Analysis of seasonal /perennial crops production
in various weather conditions.
23.
Analysis of milk density in different weather
conditions in your locality.
24.
Assessment of food habits of traditional people
in view of possible supplement to food security
25.
Study of the impacts of weather and climate
change on traditional agricultural practices.
26.
Study of salt farms in coastal areas of Kutch in
different seasons.
27.
Study ofsoil moisture retention and comparing
them undermulching, drip irrigation etc.
28.
Study of cropping pattern of a particular region
as influenced by different seasons in the year (why a particular crop is grown
in a particular season only?), effect of weather parameters on various crop
stages.
29.
Study of performance of hybrid livestock versus
traditional livestock in terms of input costs versus output.
30.
Study of effect of heavy rainfall on different
crop stages and its effect on production.
31.
Study of the effect of dry spells on different
crop stages and ultimate effect on production.
32.
Study of soil parameters (physical, chemical and
biological) in changing weather extremes and its correlation with plant
production, crop yields etc.
33.
Study of seasonal milk production of various
breeds of livestock in the same region – inputs costs versus milk output.
34.
Study of different agricultural practices in
relation to weather and climate (tillage, land preparation, sowing,
transplanting, weeding, harvesting and post harvest in relation to local
calendar systems.
35.
Study of recommended practices (Agricultural
University, KVK etc.) like ideal dates of sowing, distance of planting,
pest/disease calendar etc. and documenting actual practices in field and their
rationale with reference to changing weather/climate.
36.
Effect of changing weather and climate on crop
diseases, pest occurrence, emergence of old diseases/pests, whether minor pests
emerging as major pests etc.
37.
Study of different weeds with reference to
changing weather on occurrence, growth, flowering and reproduction (overall
life cycle)
38.
Studies on effect of weather and climate on
different crops/grain storage techniques/practices.
39.
Study of modern agricultural practices which
contribute for increasing levels of GHGs – eg. Deep ploughing, using high
inputs like chemical fertilizers, pesticides, weedicides, farm machinery etc.
40.
Study of innovative crop practices adapting to
changing weather, climate and identifying components which are critical for
improved performance in adverse weather and climatic conditions.
41.
Study of sericulture in changing
weather/climatic conditions.
42.
Study of changing weather and climatic
conditions on floriculture.
43.
Comparative study of System of rice
intensification (SRI) of paddy cultivation with conventional paddy cultivation with respect to less water intensive method.
44.
Study of impact of weather and climate change in
the traditional paddy cum fish culture in the Zino valley of Arunachal Pradesh.
45.
Study of Jhum cultivation and its impacts on
change of weather and climate of your locality.
46.
Study of the practice of burning the stock of
sugar cane on the next crop in Tamilnadu.
47.
Study the impact of biochar on crop growth and
soil parameters.
48.
Study of short term vegetable cultivation versus
long term crops as a strategy to cope with changing weather/ climate. (green
vegetable cultivation).
49.
Residual moisture based farming – Suitability
for post monsoon crop.
50.
Analysis of yield and quality of spices due to
weather/climate change in hilly regions with special relevance to onset of
South west monsoon.
51.
Comparison of seasonal crop calendars and their
variation within an agro-climatic zone – regional variations and differences
and their rationale.
52.
Comparative study on crop performance through hydroponics and
normal crop production system.
53.
Study on yield advantage of mono cropping and
mixed cropping
54.
Harvesting of rain water and its re-use
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