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This document provides instructions for creating a miniature greenhouse using a plastic bottle. It lists the required materials as a clear plastic bottle, planting soil, a small plant or seedling, tape, scissors, and water. The instructions describe cutting the bottle in half, filling the bottom with soil and planting the seedling, taping the two halves back together, adding water, and placing it in sunlight. Observers are asked to note any condensation that forms inside and sweats on the outside of the bottle, as well as monitor the plant's growth over a week.

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This document provides instructions for creating a miniature greenhouse using a plastic bottle. It lists the required materials as a clear plastic bottle, planting soil, a small plant or seedling, tape, scissors, and water. The instructions describe cutting the bottle in half, filling the bottom with soil and planting the seedling, taping the two halves back together, adding water, and placing it in sunlight. Observers are asked to note any condensation that forms inside and sweats on the outside of the bottle, as well as monitor the plant's growth over a week.

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Required materials

Clear plastic bottle (such as a large empty soda bottle)

Planting soil

Small plant or seedling

Wide tape

Scissors

Water

Estimated Experiment Time


Several days.

Step-By-Step Procedure

1. Wash the bottle thoroughly so that it's clean. Don't worry if it's still wet inside.

2. Cut the bottle in half

3. Take the bottom part of the bottle and fill it half-way with the planting soil.

4. Plant the seedling or small plant in the soil, making sure to cover all the roots.

5. Place the top half of the bottle back on to the bottom half and use the tape to seal them
together, making sure it's air tight and there's no leaks.

6. Put a few drops of water into the bottle. Place the cap back on.

7. Place your mini greenhouse near a window where it will get plenty of sun and leave it there.

8. After a few days you will notice the bottle "sweating". If the bottle gets too moist, open the cap
and let it dry out for a while.

Note
It's important to use a clean bottle, free of any residue. It may be easier to clean the bottle once it's
already been cut in half. Ask for an adults help if you don't have safety scissors or you find cutting the
bottle to be difficult (it can be tricky to get the first cut going).

Observation
What do you think is happening inside the greenhouse that would cause it to "sweat"? Observe your plant
at least once a day and note it's growth. After a week, has your plant started to grow? What do you think is
the key element in the plant's growth?

Result
The sun causes the temperature inside the greenhouse to rise. Because the lid is sealed the air inside stars
heated, even when air outside the greenhouse cools down. This means the air inside turns to water the
feeds the plant and keeps it alive.

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