Lesson 42 - Why does my jack-o-lantern rot faster than a normal pumpkin?

Starting a new unit about the science of holidays with Halloween, complete with costumes! Cheryl wonders why carving a pumpkin makes it rot faster, which leads her to realize she's not quite sure what rot is in the first place. She also makes connections back to our Hot & Cold unit with molecules moving (Lesson 11) and cells being damaged when frozen (Lesson 15). It's never too late to learn about the world around you.  

This is part of our Holiday unit.  

Resources from this episode:
Plant immune system
Rot
How to keep pumpkins from rotting
How to pick the perfect pumpkin - and keep it from rotting
How to stop pumpkins from rotting

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