order to maximize the growth of the plant. They choose 3 of the same type of houseplant and put them in different locations in the classroom. . They put Plant A in direct sunlight by the window. . They place Plant B on a shelf in the teacher's office which contains windows, but the plant is not in direct sunlight. . They place Plant C in a cabinet where it will receive no sunlight. They ensure that each plant is: The same height, In the same type of pot, and Has the same amount of soil. They plan to check each plant every day at the same time and measure the height of the plant in centimeters each day for a month. 1. Write a hypothesis for Ben and Laura based on what you read about their experimental design. 2. Identify the variables in this experiment. a. What is the independent variable? b. What is the dependent variable?_ 3. List at least 3 variables that are being held constant. 9 C 110 LA 4