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Experiment : Conditions Needed for Seed Germination
4. To see if light is needed for the seeds to germinate
Name: Class:
School: Date:

Aim

To see if light is needed for seeds to germinate.

Method

This experiment is up to you. Work out a method and check it with your teacher before you write up the method below and set up the experiment.
You are told that black paper and a light cupboard are available to you.

Method

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Label the diagrams

A. In the Light

B. In the Dark

Results:

Observations after one week
 

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