Our banana is really starting to change! Students have had an eye-opening experience with this experiment. Observing the changes in our banana after several days, students have used their background knowledge of how to recycle and our previous work with the compost to connect and further develop their understanding of decomposition. Students are having to use their five senses to explore and investigate these changes closely.
Something easily observable is the change in color as our banana is now black and oozing with liquid. The smell is more intense and to touch, the banana is squishy and full of liquid! Watch out! It even squirts "banana juice!"
Using descriptive language to describe feelings, relate experiences, and communicate comprehension is part of the standards that need to be addressed in preschool. Looking closely at the student's reaction and facial expressions below, he had no difficulty communicating those to the teacher! "I don't want to touch it!"
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