The student conducted an experiment to see how different environmental conditions affected the growth of two potato plants. Plant 1 was placed in the kitchen near electronics and received indirect light and average temperature. Plant 2 was placed outside and received direct sunlight and changing temperatures and humidity based on the weather. After a period of time, Plant 1 had a long pale stem with small leaves, while Plant 2 had a short dark stem with large leaves, showing that the different environmental conditions impacted the growth and development of each plant. The student concluded that a plant's growth can be altered by its surrounding environment.