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We all know someone who won't eat the banana with a brown spot, the grape with a dimple, and the apple with a bruise. Scholars use different fruits to explore what happens when fruits really start to decompose. They set up an experiment using three samples to explore what variables alter decomposition times. A class discussion at the end of the week allows everyone to share the variable they studied, the results, and more!
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend the lesson by seeing if all fruits decompose at the same rate
Classroom Considerations
- Buy fruit ahead of time, but only prepare at the last minute
- Have a plan for handling fruit flies, as many schools don't appreciate when science labs attract them
Pros
- Includes multiple extension ideas
- Provides a few ideas for variables to test as well as sample answers
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