Apple Eruptions & Jumping Apple Seed Experiment

In Science, we did two experiments this week involving apples! We did an apple eruption and how to make an apple seed jump experiment. The class was so surprised with the outcome that they could not wait to share it with parents!

Apple Eruption

What We Used:

• Apple
• Baking Soda
• Vinegar
• Apple Pie Spice
• Cinnamon
• Green Food Coloring ( you can use any color of your choice)

1. First, we mixed all the spices together with the baking soda. ( to give us apple scented baking soda)
2. Remove the core from your apple and more in the baking soda mixture.
3. Put food coloring of your choice in the core of the apple.
4. Pour in the vinegar and watch your apple erupt!

Jumping Apple Seed

What You Need:

• 2/3 teaspoons of baking soda
• 1/2 cup of water
• a clear cup
• apple seeds
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

1.  Combine baking soda with water in a cup.
2. Add in apple seeds.
3. Drop in the lemon juice.
4. Watch your seeds bounce around!