We celebrate the beginning of autumn with some beautiful… Experiments with apples todayTurn apples into boats, experiment with different ways to preserve them, discover why food goes bad, and make your own delicious apple cider!
If you're not a big fan of apples but still love fall, try my fall recipes and Fall STEM Challenges instead!
Simple experiments with apples
Fruity apple boats
Try this fun take on a traditional sink-or-float investigation using apple slices as the base of a boat! Make just one! apple boat Or create some and have a race!
Other ideas include adding small toy figures to the boats until they sink or blowing them onto the surface of the water with a paper straw.
Preserved Apple Skulls
Preserve apples by pickling themJust one of the spooky activities from the GROSS Science book!
Why do foods rot?
Discover Why does food rot? and how the process can be slowed down by placing apple slices in water, vinegar, air and salt. This is a brilliant visual scientific investigation that allows observations to be made over time.
Spiced Apple Cider
Learn to filter making delicious spiced apple ciderApple cider tastes great and the activity can be turned into an investigation by using different types of filters and comparing the results.
Fishing for apples
Discover Why do apples float? with a traditional autumn game and a fun science activity.
Apple STEM Challenges
Print and try my FREE STEM apple challenges. Each one only requires apples and a few basic materials.
More scientific experiments with apples
Make an apple volcano with Preschool education at home.
Find out how many apples tall you are.
Try tasting an apple. Can you tell a Granny Smith apple from a Pink Lady without looking at it?
Last updated on September 10, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
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