FeaturesSeptember 1, 2016
Hooked on Science: Floating garden
n Carrot n Radish n Celery n Tomato n Squash n Bell pepper n Transparent container n STEP 1: Fill the transparent container three-fourths of the way with water. n STEP 2: Observe the carrot, radish, celery, tomato, squash and bell pepper. Which are considered fruits and which are considered vegetables? Why?...
Materials
- Carrot
- Radish
- Celery
- Tomato
- Squash
- Bell pepper
- Transparent container
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Instructions
- STEP 1: Fill the transparent container three-fourths of the way with water.
- STEP 2: Observe the carrot, radish, celery, tomato, squash and bell pepper. Which are considered fruits and which are considered vegetables? Why?
- STEP 3: Drop the fruits and vegetables into the transparent container with water. Which float and which do not float? Why?
Explanation
Leaves, stems and roots are considered vegetables, while a fruit is the part of the plant containing the seed. Those fruits and vegetables less dense than water will float, while those more dense than water will sink.
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