Kid Question: Why do things rot?

by Deb on June 4, 2010

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Marita June 4, 2010 at 5:13 pm

We did a mould terrarium earlier in the year. My girls found it fascinating.

I put the pictures up on facebook – http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=53318&id=1261208194&l=c135bd08aa

Deb June 7, 2010 at 9:18 pm: We grew mould on several different foods, it was great fun to compare them. I love that kids don’t have hang-ups about that sort of thing, they’re just interested.

Kristine June 4, 2010 at 10:43 pm

What a waste of a lovely looking apple. Actually the video was strangely beautiful. I think it was the addition of the music. Your explanationwas good it tied lots of bits of knowledge together.

Deb June 7, 2010 at 9:19 pm: I was thinking that about some of the strawberries and watermelon on the internet!

Hear Mum Roar June 5, 2010 at 1:04 pm

I agree, it is fascinating, and I love this sort of photography where you can watch the process
.-= Hear Mum Roar´s last blog ..New toy from Mattel – Peek a Boo clock =-.

Deb June 7, 2010 at 9:20 pm

I agree, timelapse photography is amazing, you can watch things happen in a completely different way.

Lauren @ Hobo Mama June 7, 2010 at 9:34 pm

That was all very interesting — thank you! I had no idea you could put a sugar cube in with cheese. Must try that with my favorite parmesan! 🙂
.-= Lauren @ Hobo Mama´s last blog ..Sunday surf: Parenting when childfree, and updates on ultrasounds and circ, sucking and squats! =-.

Julie June 8, 2012 at 6:19 am

A lot of intersting things about rot. It’s really fastinating. I’m making an experiment to school about rot now- how does temperature affect the growth of micro- organisms on bread? It’s fun to see how it progresses. You should try it. Put it into a freezer- it looks cool after a few days!

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