This high school life science, physical science, and engineering and technology lesson has the following learning goals for students: plan an experiment to explain factors influencing plant growth; collect and record relevant data using appropriate methods; synthesize and interpret observations; and formulate a presentation that summarizes the major findings to explain factors influencing plant growth. A materials list, teacher background information, assessments, outcomes, and suggestions for differentiation are provided. This book selection includes the Table of Contents, Preface, Acknowledgments, About the Authors, and Index.