Project Description
For this project we were given 6 mung beans and 6 corns seeds to sprout in plastic bags. We placed half of the seeds in the light and half of them in the dark. We measured the growth of each of our seeds in a data chart. I let my seeds grow for 14 days before creating our final lab report.
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Why did I include this project?
I wanted to include this project as a work sample because I am proud of how much my plants grew. I enjoyed watching my seeds grow over time. I ran into a few issues during my experiment that weren’t mentioned in the lesson plan. I had to improvise and come up with solutions on my own.
What 21st Century Skills does this project address?
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This project represents thinking and problem solving skills. We used thinking and problem solving skills by following the scientific method and making conclusions based on data analysis. I also had to think and problem solve by making adjustments to my experiment. At one point in the experiment, my plants started to dry out. Even though this wasn’t mentioned in the lesson plan, I decided to re-water the paper towels. This didn’t work well for all of my seeds, but I was willing to work on my own to come up with a unique solution.
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How does this project demonstrate my current growth?
This project challenged me to improvise. I think this project represents my ability to problem-solve, follow procedures, and analyze data. All of these skills are very important for math and science.
How could I improve this project? (New Growth)
I think that I could improve this project by placing my seeds more carefully. I placed two of my mung bean seeds (in the light) upside down, when they were supposed to be placed right side up. I would also start to lightly spray my seeds after a few days to make sure they don’t dry out. These two adjustments would provide me with more accurate results.