For my 20 Time project, I decided to create an experiment, where I would be posing the question, "Does a plant grow larger in better conditions?” For the duration of the 20 Time project, I grew radishes in two different light intensities while I measured the lengths of their leaves around every two weeks. As of today, I have wrapped up my experiment and measured the final leaves and finished completing the data table. This is my doc where I kept all the data and some observations.
Overall, I was able to completely finish my lab, which also led to a conclusion that supported my hypothesis. Not only have I provided accurate data, but I have, hopefully, shown people that anyone can grow their own food at home and that it is not so complicated after all. Here are some images from the various stages of my experiment. Do not forget to check my previous 20 Time post, here is one.
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Here are the largest leaves from each test that I measured and pictured.
Here is my data table:
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Week 0
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Week 2
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Week 4
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Week 6
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Week 8
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Limited sun exposure radishes
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0cm
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.9cm
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1.7cm
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2.4cm
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3.2cm
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Full sun exposure radishes
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0cm
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1.5cm
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2.5cm
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3.3cm
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4.1cm
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Week 10
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Average Length of Leaves
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Minimal sun intensity
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3.76cm
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Maximum sun intensity
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4.87cm
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| Here are the radishes in high intensity at around 2 weeks. |
After completing this project, I believe that I deserve a high grade for various reasons. First, I was able to finish my whole lab by the dead line, including always turning in everything on time, meaning the blog posts. Another reason would be that I also worked as much at home than in class on my 20 Time because I had to take care of growing plants and was also responsible for gathering the data at home and I also did a lot of research at school, so my experiment could run as smoothly back home. Overall, I not only spent 20% of class time but I also dedicated a portion of my day at home. Through these many months, I also faced many road blocks in the beginning, but I was able to quickly resolve them, so that I could get a finished product by the due date. Another important point was how I was able to execute a full lab without getting directions on how to do from a peer or teacher. I was able to apply all that I have learned over the years and combine it to produce a well thought out experiment. Last but not least, I fulfilled my goal in 20 Time, and I also feel that I chose a project that I was really passionate about and I chose to challenge myself and ended up reaching my goals. In summary, I feel that I deserve a high grade on my 20 Time project because of my commitment, my perseverance, and also by having met the target of 20 Time, to do something that you are passionate about and to challenge yourself.
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This is my final graph showing how the high light intensity clearly produced larger leaves.
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