Seed Growth Activity

show/hide words to know

Data: the results (values) obtained in a scientific experiment, or investigation. Note that "data" is the plural form of the word "datum." Example - the data are shown in this graph... more

Seed Comparison Viewer

If you have not downloaded the Seed Experiment Packet, you might want to do that now. There are blank data cards that you can use to record the results of the experiment and instructions on how to analyze the data.

To compare the results from different days, check the boxes for the days you want to see then click the 'Compare Plants' button at the bottom of the table.

Pocket Seed Control Panel & Comparison Viewer

 Data Card Sets

Comparison Photos by Day

 A Light 10 hours | Dark 14 hours | 23° C

click on number to open view in new window

 1 Seeds soaked overnight (control)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 2 Seeds soaked overnight & rotated1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 3 Seeds not soaked overnight1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 B In the Dark 24 hours a day | 23° C

click on number to open view in new window

 1 Seeds soaked overnight1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 2 Seeds soaked overnight & rotated1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 3 Seeds not soaked overnight 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 C In the Light 24 hours a day | 23° C

click on number to open view in new window

 1 Seeds not soaked overnight1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 2 Seeds soaked overnight & rotated1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 D In Natural (window) light | 16° C

click on number to open view in new window

 1 Seeds soaked overnight1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 2 Seeds soaked overnight & rotated1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

View Citation

You may need to edit author's name to meet the style formats, which are in most cases "Last name, First name."

Bibliographic details:

  • Article: Virtual Seed Experiment
  • Author(s): Dr. Biology
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: December 22, 2009
  • Date accessed: March 24, 2024
  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/experiments/pocketseed_compare

APA Style

Dr. Biology. (2009, December 22). Virtual Seed Experiment. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved March 24, 2024 from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/experiments/pocketseed_compare

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Chicago Manual of Style

Dr. Biology. "Virtual Seed Experiment". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 22 December, 2009. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/experiments/pocketseed_compare

MLA 2017 Style

Dr. Biology. "Virtual Seed Experiment". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 22 Dec 2009. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. 24 Mar 2024. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/experiments/pocketseed_compare

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
On screen measuring tool speeds up data collection from any zoom view.

Be Part of
Ask A Biologist

By volunteering, or simply sending us feedback on the site. Scientists, teachers, writers, illustrators, and translators are all important to the program. If you are interested in helping with the website we have a Volunteers page to get the process started.

Donate icon  Contribute

Share this page:

 

Share to Google Classroom