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Mung Bean Scientific Method Activity

This activity sheet outlines an investigation into the effect of light on the growth of mung beans using the scientific method. Students will conduct an experiment comparing growth in light and dark conditions, recording observations and measurements over seven days. The sheet includes sections for hypothesis formulation, variable identification, and analysis of results.

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Mung Bean Scientific Method Activity

This activity sheet outlines an investigation into the effect of light on the growth of mung beans using the scientific method. Students will conduct an experiment comparing growth in light and dark conditions, recording observations and measurements over seven days. The sheet includes sections for hypothesis formulation, variable identification, and analysis of results.

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Scientific Investigation Activity Sheet

Title: Investigating the Effect of Light on the Growth of Mung Beans

Grade Level: ____________

Name: ____________________

Date Started: ____________ Date Ended: ____________

Objective:
To investigate how light affects the growth of mung beans using the 7 steps of the scientific
method.

Materials:
• 4 plastic cups
• 40 mung beans (10 per cup)
• Garden soil
• Water
• Ruler (cm/mm)
• Marker and masking tape (for labeling)
• Dark place (e.g., box or cabinet)
• Outdoor sunny spot

The 7 Steps of the Scientific Method

1. Ask a Question
What is the effect of light on the growth of mung beans?

2. Do Background Research
- Plants need sunlight to grow through photosynthesis.

- Mung beans are often used in experiments because they germinate quickly.

3. Formulate a Hypothesis
Write your hypothesis below:

If mung beans are placed in a dark place, then they will...


4. Identify Variables
Type of Variable Description
Independent Variable Amount of light (dark vs. light)
Dependent Variable Height and appearance of mung bean
sprouts
Controlled Variables Number of seeds, amount of soil, type of
cup, amount of water, duration of growth

5. Test the Hypothesis (Experiment Steps)


• Label 2 cups “Light” and 2 cups “Dark.”
• Fill each cup with equal amounts of garden soil.
• Plant 10 mung beans in each cup.
• Water each cup with the same amount daily.
• Place the Light cups outdoors under sunlight.
• Place the Dark cups inside a box or cabinet.
• Observe and measure the plants daily for 7 days.
• Record data on the table below.

Data Table (Students will fill this out)


Day Light Cup A Light Cup B Dark Cup A Dark Cup B Observations
(cm) (cm) (cm) (cm) (leaf color,
health, etc.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

6. Analyze Results
Look at your measurements and observations. What patterns or trends did you notice?

7. Draw a Conclusion
1. Was your hypothesis correct? Why or why not?

2. Which group of plants grew taller?

3. Which group looked healthier? Why?

4. What did you learn about the importance of sunlight for plant growth?

5. What would you change if you repeated the experiment?

GENERAL CONCLUSION
DOCUMENTATION

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