Seems to me that the science project is far more a new learning experience
for the kids mother than the spoiled brat himself!!!!

As Froggy points out, this tired old experiment has been done millions of
times over and is in every intro to science textbook. So, why hasn't
Scooter's mommy caught on to where is the best place to look for the answer
to her question? Where in the heck is Scooter? Why isn't he the one on the
pooter doing his own homework?

The classic version of this experiment is done with bean seeds.

Geez Anne, we already know how things will turn out. They turns out badly!!!


Ann wrote in message
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(Frogleg) expounded:

How many thousands of science projects have been done on this subject?
Seems to me a project ought to present some *new* hypothesis and
experimentation. Sounds as if your son's teacher may have said, "...or
you could start some seeds with different lights..." Why not question
the kid into thinking up some interesting variation on a tired old
theme?

Did you ever consider that itisn't a tired old theme to a young child?
The experiment is for him to learn and show, not impress the current
science world. While your suggestions are good ones, the theme of
using different kinds of lights is interesting, too. And hopefully
the child pulls it off well and gets a good grade.

To the original poster, sunflowers would be interesting. They react
very well to light direction, too. Beans are fast germinators, too,
as has been suggested. Please let us know how things turn out!

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Ann, Gardening in zone 6a
Just south of Boston, MA
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