MindMap Gallery 4–5 Science: Plant Growth Conditions Comparison Chart
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Grade 4–5 Science: Plant Growth Conditions Comparison Chart
Purpose
Compare plant growth under different conditions
Observe daily changes and connect them to light and water availability
Identify variables: independent, dependent, controlled
Experimental Design (2×2 Comparison)
Condition A: With light + With water
Condition B: With light + Without water
Condition C: Without light + With water
Condition D: Without light + Without water
Four groups isolate the effects of light and water alone and together.
Variables
Independent Variables (what you change)
Light: present vs absent
Water: present vs absent
Dependent Variables (what you measure/observe)
Height (cm)
Number of leaves
Color (green/yellow/brown)
Stem strength (upright/weak)
Soil moisture (dry/moist/wet)
Overall health (healthy/wilting/dead)
Controlled Variables (keep the same)
Plant/seed type and number of seeds per pot
Pot/container size and drainage
Soil type and amount
Planting depth
Water amount and schedule (for with-water groups)
Light source type and distance (for with-light groups)
Temperature and location (same room)
Observation time each day
No fertilizer (unless all groups get the same)
Materials
4 identical pots/cups labeled A–D
Same soil for all pots
Same seeds/seedlings
Water measuring tool (spoon/measuring cup)
Light source (sunlight or lamp) + dark box/cabinet (for no-light groups)
Ruler, notebook/chart, camera (optional)
Setup Steps
Plant the same number of seeds in each pot at the same depth
Label each pot with its condition (A–D)
Place with-light pots in the same light area
Place without-light pots in a dark location (no light exposure)
Water only the with-water pots using the same measured amount each day
Daily Observation & Recording (repeat for several days)
What to record each day
Date/day number
Height (cm)
Leaf count
Color notes
Stem posture/strength
Soil moisture feel/appearance
Special notes (mold, leaning, drooping, no change)
Suggested chart columns
Day
A (Light+Water) observations
B (Light+No Water) observations
C (No Light+Water) observations
D (No Light+No Water) observations
Comparison Questions (after several days)
Which condition produced the most growth? Least growth?
How did lack of light change color and stem strength?
How quickly did no-water plants wilt compared to watered plants?
Which controlled variables helped make the test fair?
Conclusion Template
Best growth occurred in: ______ because ______
Without light, plants showed: ______ (e.g., pale color, tall/weak stems)
Without water, plants showed: ______ (e.g., wilting, no growth)
Controlled variables kept the test fair by: ______