Apple investigation

Part One
Commence the lesson sharing the story of the ‘little house with no doors or windows but with a star inside’. If you Google the story you will find plenty of versions on the internet.
Part Two
In this investigation each student is given one half of an apple and a ruler.
The students complete the following tasks about the apple

1. Label your drawing with these words
   leaf
   stem
   core
   flesh
   skin
   seed
2. My apple has _____________ seeds.
3. My apple is __________ high.
4. My apple is ____________wide.
5. Write two sentences describing your apple.
   Part Three
   Investigation - What can you put on an apple to stop it from turning brown?
   Students conduct their own investigation with an apple to see which liquid is best at preventing it from turning brown.