Apple Science Experiments
Did you know that there’s also a lot of science behind apples? I will be sharing my list of the best apple science experiments that you can try out for yourself at home.
If you’re interested in more activities about apples, check out my list of Apple Activities for Kids.
From sweet and juicy to tart and crisp, apples come in a variety of types and flavors, making them an incredibly versatile fruit. And there are many different experiments that you can do with apples that will teach you about different aspects of science.
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What keeps apples from turning brown?
Have you ever cut up an apple and then left it out for a while, only to come back and find that it has turned brown? This process is known as oxidation and happens when the enzymes in the apple come into contact with oxygen in the air.
One way to prevent this from happening is to coat the apple slices in a mixture of lemon juice and water. The acid in the lemon juice prevents the enzymes from reacting with the oxygen in the air, thus keeping the apple slices from turning brown.
This is just one of the many ways that you can experiment with apples and learn about the different chemical reactions that take place.
Check out my list below to know more about this experiment and other apple science experiments that you can try!
Recommended Apple Books for Kids
Bring apples into your homeschool with any of these fun apple books. See how they grow or how you can turn them into treats. We’re fans of apple bread and apple chips.
Hello, World! How Do Apples Grow?Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple PieTen Apples Up On Top!Apples (New & Updated Edition)Apples for Everyone (Picture the Seasons)Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship
Recommended Apple Science Activity Kits
Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Apple Life Cycle
Science never tasted so good! When your young student’s appetite for learning with these worksheets to learn all about apples. Let’s watch seeds turn into trees and buds turn into apples. Your kindergartener will trace, match, graph, and puzzle out the apple life cycle, with this 50-page printable pack. Includes writing activities up to grade 2.
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wand Number Maze
Learning about numbers will be super entertaining with this apple-themed number maze toy. Kids will have lots of fun moving apples through the maze using a magnetic wand.
More Apple Activities
- Apple Life Cycle Craft
- Apple Tree Tic Tac Toe Game
- Apple Activities for Preschool
- Apple Activities for Kindergarten
- Apple Life Cycle Coloring Pages
- Johnny Appleseed Craft by Homeschool Preschool
- A is for Apple Printables by Crystal and Co.
I hope you found a fun apple science experiment to do with your kids, they are a great way to learn about apples. They are all fun and engaging, perfect for curious minds! So have your little scientist try them and have lots of fun this fall season.