Fruit is naturally sweet and juicy, but is there a way to make it even sweeter and juicier? Find out in this sweet science experiment.
Cut off leafy green parts of strawberries. Stand strawberries on cut sides and slice into ½-inch-thick pieces.
Use ¼-cup dry measuring cup to scoop ¼ cup sliced strawberries onto paper towel–lined plate labeled “Control.”
Use ¼-cup dry measuring cup to scoop another ¼ cup sliced strawberries into small bowl. (Save any remaining strawberries for another use.) Add sugar to bowl and use spoon to stir until well combined. Transfer strawberry-sugar mixture to paper towel–lined plate labeled “Sugar.”
Make a prediction: Will the plates of strawberries look the same or different after 15 minutes? Why do you think so?
Observe your results: After 5 minutes, observe the plates of strawberries. What do you notice? Repeat observing your strawberries every 5 minutes until 15 minutes have passed.