Name of Project: Young Scientists @ Work Name(s) of pupils: Naralle Tan Yun Hui, Lim Jia Yi, Pang Ee Lin, Rachel Ng Yuen Cheng, Kelly Lee Kah Hwee, Ain Allysha Bte Zulkifli, Kong Yu Fei Project synopsis: The objective of this project is to study the effect of plant growth encouraged by use of biological LED lightings (blue & red lights), powered by solar energy harnessed during the day. It is proposed that a solar garden infrastructure to be set-up in the school’s quadrangle. The solar garden infrastructure will consist of a shed to house the plants, biological lamps to aid photosynthesis at night, rainwater harvesting sprinkler & pump system to water the plants, and a solar PV system as power source. The solar powered garden will enjoy the benefits of both modern technology while saving energy.
We will be growing native plant species (ferns and seed plants) in the solar garden known as Power Plants. The light energy harvested will be stored in the PV solar system using energy captured with light-emitting diode (LED) grow lights. Power Plants will make use of the harvested energy for photosynthesis at night. The light-harvesting step of photosynthesis optimized at night is compared with another set of control plants grown without the harvested light. Both sets of plants will be enriched with harvested rainwater to support their growth. The growth of power plants powered with harvested light is compared with a set of control power plants. Studies have shown that plant growth is accelerated using LED grow lights. Young scientists @ work have indeed geared us towards self-directed and collaborative learning. As young scientists, we are able to take ownership of our own learning. In addition, we also monitored and managed our own learning. Through authentic real-life experience, we appreciate the precious natural resource and value the need to conserve electricity. We also discovered how science and technology has created a positive impact to the environment. We hope that solar panels and artificial LED grow lights will be extensively used in commercial high-tech farming in Singapore in the future. Together, we will save our world, protect our earth and safeguard our future. Award(s) received:
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