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====For two weeks each group of students will be observing the appearance of 6 different pot plants and care for each one every day in a different manner. You will need to learn about how plants grow using the process of photosynthesis to get their “food”. You are required to keep a daily journal to record the observations that you see of each plant and to keep a close eye on the changes of appearance of plant. Also keep an eye on the differences between each plant and if there are differences try to think about why they are different. Use your camera to keep photographic record of your plants each day. Join the “School Year 7 Biology Experiment” group and you can comment or upload photos of your plants and also communicate with your classmates. Using your observations in your journal and your photographs, you will also be required to prepare a 2-3 minute PowerPoint presentation that you will present to your classmates and parents after the experiment is completed. ==== ====Once the groups have been decided the first thing you need to do is to label each of the plants that the teacher will provide you. ====

====Now you must place each plant into an appropriate area that follows the experiments conditions. Place Plant 1 and Plant 2 outside where there is sunlight shining on both plants. Your group will be required to water Plant 1 every morning until the experiment is completed. Do not water Plant 2. Place Plant 3 and Plant 4 into a closed room and turn on the light (or a lamp) to shine on both plants. Your group will be required to water Plant 3 every morning until the experiment is completed. Place Plant 5 and Plant 6 into a closed cupboard where there is no sunlight. Your group will be required to water Plant 5 every morning until the experiment is completed. If you do not understand where you are supposed to place each plant, feel free to ask your teacher. ==== ====Every morning you will be required to water Plants 1, 3 and 5. Observe the appearance of each 6 plants and record any changes you see into your journal. Remember to take a photo of each plant as well. Repeat this process until the experiment is complete after 14 days. During this period you will research information on the importance of water and sunlight in plants. On day 8 (Monday) your group will be given time in class to use the Interactive Whiteboard to learn more about plant growth. On day 15 (Monday) you will use the information you recorded in your journals and photos to create a 2-3 minute PowerPoint presentation to describe the effect of: the presence/absence of sunlight/light and the presence/absence of water. On day 16, you will present your PowerPoint Presentation to your classmate and parents. ====