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 NOVEMBER 4, 2017 |  4 COMMENTS |  FILED UNDER: HOLIDAYS, SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES

Apple Oxidation Science Experiment with FREE Science

Reading Activity

Science experiments are such an important part of students’ learning. However, sometimes I felt
that my science standards didn’t lend themselves to the kind of experiments that my students really
needed.

Implementing seasonal themed science experiments was a great way to incorporate engaging
science experiments that I felt really benefited my students. This post shares a science experiment
with free science reading activity that is perfect for a fall science experiment. This experiment is also
great for using text evidence and existing science to support predictions and make conclusions
about the results.

This experiment follows these steps ( can be done in one day or split into two with steps 1-3 done
prior to the science experiment):

Step 1: Read the text about apple oxidation with the “Apple Browning” passage.

Step 2: Using the information from the passage, plan an experiment to test liquids for ascorbic acid
OR use the directions page with materials and steps provided.

Step 3: Select a variety of liquids. Examples:

 plain water
 salt water (1/8 tsp of salt, 1 cup of water)
 sugared water (1 tbsp of sugar, 1 cup of water)
 honey water (1 tbsp of honey, 1 cup of water)
 pure lemon juice
 lemonade
 apple juice
 orange juice

Step 4: Students will write down predictions about how each liquid will affect the oxidation process
of the apple (using the information they read in Step 1 to support their predictions).

Step 5: Prepare and pour each liquid into its own bowl, cup, or baggie. Be sure to label the liquids
and use the same amount of each.

Step 6: Slice an apple into small pieces.

Step 7: Immediately place one apple piece into each liquid. Make sure the liquid is covering the
white part of the apple. Leave one piece of apple out of the liquid as the control variable.

Step 8: After 3 minutes, remove the apples from the liquid and place them on a platter. Record
observations using the printable chart in the free download.

Step 9: After 6 minutes, observe the apples again and record any new observations.

Step 10: Check predictions and complete the reflection printable. The students will use both the
details from the text and their own observations to make their conclusions.

Download FREE Apple Oxidation

Printables
Click here or on the image below to download the free directions and science reading activity
for this science experiment.

This activity can be done whole class, during a small group science rotation, or even in small
groups. If you do it in small groups, you (or a parent volunteer or support teacher) would need to go
around to each group to cut the apple into slices.

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4 Comments

BRENDA CORA says

MAY 16, 2019 AT 6:25 PM

Thank you for sharing, I think this is a great easy way of showing students the process of
oxidation.

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AVEREE says
MAY 12, 2020 AT 3:53 PM

Love it!

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AVEREE says
MAY 12, 2020 AT 3:53 PM

Thats Awesome!

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OLIVIA CHONG says

MARCH 21, 2023 AT 8:15 AM

Thank you for the idea!

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