Station 1 - Manuel's Pest ControlHypothesis - Using a combination of bait, scarecrows, and peppermint will reduce mouse pests in rice crops.Controlled Variables - Amount of bait (20g), scarecrow presence, peppermint planting.Independent Variable - Methods used for pest control (bait, scarecrow, peppermint).Dependent Variable - Number of mice and rice crop yieldStation 2 - Mary's Tomato GrowthHypothesis - Tomatoes planted in the garden will grow better than those in pots due to increased sunlight.Controlled Variables - Watering and fertilizer amounts.Independent Variable - Location of planting (garden vs. pots).Dependent Variable - Growth and fruit production of tomatoes.Station 3 - Teacher Mara's CleaningHypothesis - Different methods will effectively remove bubble gum stains from the wall.Controlled Variables - Cleaning materials used (oil, water, ice).Independent Variable - Method of stain removal.Dependent Variable - Effectiveness in removing the stain.Station 4 - Joseph's Bread StorageHypothesis - Storing bread in different conditions affects mold growth.Controlled Variables - Type of bread, initial condition.Independent Variable: Storage method (airtight container, paper bag, plastic).Dependent Variable - Mold growth on bread slices.