The Popcorn Lab
Q: how does storage temperature affect the popping rate of popcorn kernels?
Hypothesis: I predict that if the bags are stored in cold temperatures they will have more “dead” kernels this is because these kernels will be frozen and so they will be unable to open when popped

Procedures:

1. Label two bags of popcorn “freezer”

2. Place “freezer” bags in the freezer

3. Put one thermometer on top of the bags

4. Label two more bags “cold” and put those in the fridge

5. Put thermometer on top of “cold” bags

6. Label another two bags “heat”

7. Place these bags in a small room with a portable heater

8. Turn heater on to lowest setting make sure no one messes with the dial afterwards

9. Label the last bag “control” and place it in a room at room temperature

10. Leave bags where they are for one week

11. After one week take all the bags out

12. Pop popcorn

13. Eat popcorn

14. Record how many unpoped kernels are in each bag

Materials:

·         Seven bags of Orville Redenbacher popcorn

·         Three thermometers

·         Heater

·         Fridge w/freezer

·         Microwave

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