Sticky Week in SMAC

Last week was a totally sticky week in SMAC. The subject was apples. We talked about how apples grow. We discussed pollination and bees. Then finally we picked the apples and cooked them. Stickiness  came when we performed a science experiment. I asked the question "Does an apple feel the same after you cook it? Or does it feel different? It was fun watching the kids while they observed the feel of the apples. I have to admit that some of them really did not think the experiment was worth having to touch the squishy apples. I loved it, though my fingers were sticking together. After the experiment the students were able to choose if they would like to taste applesauce, apple juice, or an apple slice. The kids thought this was the very best part!