Question 42
Safety adaptation for this resource: the original uncovered-fruit method below is reproduced for reading only. Use teacher-provided dated photographs, or observe teacher-approved fruit through a securely closed transparent container. Do not follow the instruction to leave fruit uncovered. Never open, smell, touch or taste mouldy fruit. The teacher handles storage and disposal.
Source method:
Decomposing fruit
You will need:
- a piece of fruit, such as a lemon or strawberry
- a plate or dish to put the fruit onto
- a pen and a sticky note to label the plate or dish
- safety glasses
Safety: Do not touch the mouldy fruit with your hand, and take care not to breathe in any mould spores.
1. Write your name on a dish. Put the fruit onto the dish. Do not cover the fruit.
2. Leave the fruit in the laboratory, or another warm place.
3. Look at the fruit every two or three days. Wear safety glasses when you do this, and do not touch the fruit with your hands. Take digital photographs of the fruit, or make drawings of it.
Source method:
Decomposing fruit
You will need:
- a piece of fruit, such as a lemon or strawberry
- a plate or dish to put the fruit onto
- a pen and a sticky note to label the plate or dish
- safety glasses
Safety: Do not touch the mouldy fruit with your hand, and take care not to breathe in any mould spores.
1. Write your name on a dish. Put the fruit onto the dish. Do not cover the fruit.
2. Leave the fruit in the laboratory, or another warm place.
3. Look at the fruit every two or three days. Wear safety glasses when you do this, and do not touch the fruit with your hands. Take digital photographs of the fruit, or make drawings of it.
