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1. Title Page
Project Title: The Effects of Sunlight on Plant Growth
Student 1 Jane Doe
Student 2 _______________________
Student 3 _______________________
2. Abstract
This experiment investigates how different amounts of sunlight
affect the growth of bean plants. Over a period of 30 days, bean
plants were exposed to varying durations of sunlight: 4, 8, and 12
hours per day. Growth was measured by the height of each plant
and the number of leaves. The results indicate that plants receiving
8 hours of sunlight per day achieved optimal growth, suggesting a
moderate amount of sunlight maximizes plant health.
3. Introduction
Background Information: This project explores plant biology,
focusing on the importance of sunlight for plant health and growth.
Sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis, the process by which plants
make their food.
Explanation - Facts, brief theories and related information about
the scientific investigation. Ex. The process of photosynthesis in
plants.
4. Materials and Methods
Materials:
o Bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris)
o Potting soil
o Plant pots (15 cm diameter)
o Ruler
o Watering can
o Light timer
Procedure:
0. Fill three pots with equal amounts of potting soil and plant five
bean seeds in each pot.
1. Place the pots in locations where they can receive 4, 8, and 12
hours of sunlight respectively.
2. Water the plants equally to keep the soil moist.
3. Measure the height of each plant and count the number of
leaves every 5 days for 30 days.
5. ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION OF THE
PROCEDURE/EXPERIMENT
6. Results
Data Presentation: Data gathered during demonstration
Observations: Plants with 8 hours of sunlight displayed the most
vigorous growth, both in height and leaf production.
7. Conclusion
The experiment confirmed the hypothesis that bean plants grow
best with moderate sunlight exposure. This finding can help inform
gardeners and farmers about optimal sunlight conditions for
growing bean plants.