We have been using the experiment "The Burning Peanut" for our Year 8 energy topic, however we have been finding more and more students suffer from nut allergies, therefore we have deleted this experiment, but have not been able to come up with another experiment that is as adequate or better then the peanut experiment. I welcome any ideas!
Thanks
Laurena
Waikerie High School
We use corn chips!
As a treat, we allow the students to take some to eat as they leave the lab.
TIP: Cover the corks in foil so the students dont burn the corks They love free food!
bindi,
Your a legend, I have went and got some corn chips and will try this experiment today.
I appreciate your response and look forward to hearing the students reply.
laurena
We have used Twisties, Corn Chips, Pringles, dried apple and even salami for this prac. They get to really see how much oil is in the foods that they love to eat.
Does any one have any "healthy" foods they use as a comparion for the students??
We also have taken peanuts out of all pracs - we use the corn chips and twisties but did not htink of dried apple - that got me thinking if there are "healthier" foods that can be used where a result is achieved.