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Apple Science Experiment - Observing Apples

Apple science experiment in which students predict how four apple slices will change on a plate, in a wet paper towel, in a plain bag and in water, then draw and record what they see.
Grades
Preschool–2, Elementary
Pages
4
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Basic Science, Science, Nature & Plants, Life Sciences
Topic
apple science, apple science experiments
Resource types
Experiments, Activities
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What's inside this resource

Make learning about apples fun with this apple science experiment. Students will practice making predictions, conducting an experiment, and recording their results with this apple observation experiment.

What is Included:

  • There is a detailed instructional page that provides detailed instructions for the experiment, a materials list needed, and any special tips or optional activities to complete with this experiment.

  • There is a recording page with easy to follow directions for students to draw or color their predictions and record the results of the experiment.

  • There are two journaling pages students can use to record their results and write about what they observed during the experiment. One journal page includes picture clues to guide students in their responses, while the other is a simple journal page for students to draw whatever they wish and then write their responses.

What is the Experiment?

This experiment is an apple observation. An apple will be cut into fourths and placed in different environments for students to observe what happens to the apple slices after a set period of time. This experiment allows students to observe the oxidation process in an apple.

How to Use:

Students can work in small groups of 2 or 3 to complete this experiment. The teacher may also choose to lead the experiment with the whole group of students. Each method allows students to make predictions and record results on their own.

This science experiment is perfect for young learners. The easy to follow instructions and scaffolded recording and journaling pages help students through completing the experiment.

While setting up the experiment does take material and time to do, the recording pages and journaling pages are no-prep, making this an easy activity to prepare for students. The low prep experiment is a great addition to any busy classroom or home school environment.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Predict how an apple slice will change under different storage conditions
  • Compare predicted and observed results
  • Explain in writing why each slice changed as it did

Teaching tips

  • Setup calls for one apple cut into fourths, a wet paper towel, two plastic bags, a paper plate and a small container of water.

Skills covered

  • Recording observations — drawing each slice's actual appearance beside the prediction

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