Ripening of Fruits and Vegetables
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NASA
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In this activity, learners test the rate of ripening fruit and vegetables and use a chemical to inhibit the ripening process. After the experiment, learners measure the exposed surface area of the foods. This activity relates to how food is prepared for the Space Shuttle. This lesson plan includes background information, discussion questions, and extensions.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Distilled water
- Fruits such as apples and bananas
- Vegetables such as carrots and celery sticks
- Vitamin C tablets
- Small deep plastic bowls
- Knives
- Large spoons
- Paper plates
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
- Diversity of Life
- Mathematics
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Measurement
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids and Bases
- Chemistry
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- Science as a Career
- The Scientific Process
- The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
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Rights:
- Public Domain
