Which Type of Light, Sunlight or Fluorescent, Allows More Plant Growth?
Student Researcher: Patrick Cisco School Address: Parcells Middle School 20600 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Grade: 8th Teacher: Mrs. DeLuca I. Statement of Purpose and Hypothesis I want to know which type of light, sunlight or fluorescent light, allows more plant growth. My hypothesis states that fluorescent light will allow more plant growth. I believe this because fluorescent light is always constant and clouds effect sunlight by blocking the bright light of the sun. II. Methodology I used the following materials to conduct my research: one package of plant seeds, two identical pots, water, soil, a fluorescent light, a ruler, and a 1/4 measuring cup. My procedure was a follows: 1. Gather materials. 2. Take 2 cups of soil and pour it into a two different pots. 3. Remove the seeds from there packages and sort them into 2 piles evenly. 4. Place the seeds into both pots and pack the soil around them. 5. Place one plant by the window and one under a fluorescent light. 6. Superv
