Enzymes Jelly Practical Activity

Enzyme Practical Activity: Making Fruity Jelly

This lesson is an engaging, fun, practical lesson suited to a range of students.

Lesson Outcomes:
Define the term enzyme.
Describe the factors that affect enzymes.
Explain the factors that affect enzymes.
Investigate the ‘pineapple jelly problem’
Stretch/challenge: How would you investigate which other fruits contain protease?

For this lesson you will need: tinned pineapple, fresh pineapple, jelly (either premade in disposable cups or petri dishes or make during the lesson).

Link to download the booklet is in the ‘NOTES’ section of slide 4.