Colors and Mood Science Project
Colors and Mood Science Project
This colors and mood science project determines if colors have an affect on a person's mood.Background:
Research information about the affect of colors on mood and blood pressure. Answer the following questions: What is blood pressure? How is blood pressure determined? Is there any relation between blood pressure and mood? What factors cause an increase or decrease in blood pressure? Can colors affect blood pressure? Do certain colors induce stress? Can colors affect pulse rate?
Hypothesis:
From your research you will determine if colors have an affect on mood. The colors that will be used in this experiment are: blue, red, green, orange, purple, black, and white.
Materials: (Adult supervision of kids is always recommended.)
- Suggested kit: Flashing Lite Cube - You will need 3 cubes.
Scientifics Online: 7 Color Flashing Lite Cube
Science Kit: 7 Color Flashing Lite Cube
- Blood pressure and pulse monitor - Suggested monitors:
Scientifics Online: Wrist Blood Pressure/Pulse Monitor
- Questionnaires
- Pencils
- Towel
- Tape
- A number of human participants; the more the better
- Comfortable chair or sofa
- Table
1. Gather materials needed for your colors and mood science project experiment. List all of the materials used including anything in your kits.
2. Follow the instructions for properly operating your flashing Lite Cubes and blood pressure monitor product.
3. From your research, construct a questionnaire that contains words or phrases that describe emotional responses. For example, you might include words such as: tranquility, happiness, sadness, envy, vibrance, love, anger, optimism, etc.. Make several copies of the questionnaire.
4. Choose a dimly lit room for your experiment. Arrange the furniture in the room so that a table is positioned in front of a comfortable chair or sofa.
5. Fill the glass with water until it is half full. Set the Lite Cubes to the clear setting and place them in the glass. Place the glass on the table.
6. Ask one of your participants to sit in the chair while you place the blood pressure monitoring system on his/her arm or wrist. This monitor will remain in place during the experiment.
7. Ask your participant to look at the glass for about 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, take the participant's blood pressure (BP) and pulse readings while he/she is looking at the glass. Record the starting BP and pulse.
8. Remove the Lite Cubes from the glass and change the setting to the blue color. Place the cubes back into the glass, dry your hands with the towel, and set the glass on the table.
9. Ask your participant to look at the glass for about 3 minutes. Take the participant's BP and pulse readings after each minute while he/she is looking at the glass. Record each BP and pulse reading.
10. When you have finished taking BP and pulse readings, give your participant a questionnaire and ask him/her to select the words and/or phrases that describe what he/she is feeling. Invite the participant to write down any other words that are not listed that describe how they are feeling.
11. Repeat steps (8-10) for the remaining colors. For white, put the Lite Cubes on the clear setting and wrap a sheet of white construction paper around the glass. Use tape to hold the construction paper in place. For black, remove the Lite Cubes and wrap a sheet of black construction paper around the glass.
12. Repeat steps (6-11) for the remaining participants in your study. Calculate and record the average BP and pulse readings for each participant. Also calculate and record the average BP and pulse readings for all participants.
| Happy | Sad | Love | Anger | Tranquility | Envy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | ||||||||
| Red | ||||||||
| Green | ||||||||
| Orange | ||||||||
| Purple | ||||||||
| White | ||||||||
| Black | ||||||||
Results:
Compare the results for your colors and mood science project experiment. Did any of the colors affect the mood of your participants? If so, in what way? Did any of the colors affect the blood pressure and pulse rate of your participants? Were there any differences between the participants in age, gender, etc.? Was a particular group more affected by the colors than others (ex. males or females, younger or older)? Graph and chart your data.
Conclusion:
Summarize what happened in your project experiment based on your results. Explain patterns in your data. Did your data support your hypothesis? If not, explain why. Evaluate your project and make suggestions for improvements.
Project Display:
Now that you have completed your science project experiment, it is time to showcase all of your hard work. For information on how to display your science fair project, see Science Project Displays.
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