This project compares how different types of fertilizers affect plant growth. Students will use identical plants and apply different fertilizers to observe growth differences.
If different fertilizers are used on plants, then the growth rate will vary depending on the fertilizer type.
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Label each plant with the type of fertilizer to be used.
Apply organic fertilizer to the first plant.
Apply chemical fertilizer to the second plant.
Use compost on the third plant.
Keep the fourth plant unfertilized as a control.
Water all plants equally.
Measure plant height at the start and record.
Continue watering and measuring weekly.
Record growth differences weekly in the notebook.
Analyze and compare growth rates at the end.
Plants treated with different fertilizers will show variations in growth. Some fertilizers may accelerate growth more than others.
Type of fertilizer
Plant growth rate
Type of plant, Amount of water, Exposure to light
Use gloves when handling fertilizers to prevent skin irritation.
Display before-and-after photos of plant growth.
Create a graph comparing the growth rates.
Discuss the pros and cons of each fertilizer.
