Dried Corn Lab Report

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Students are engaged in a scientific investigation of tri-colored (Indian) corn and the effects of soaking it in water. The students began the investigation recording observations regarding the dried corn. Subsequetly, the students made predictions regarding the effect of soaking the dried corn in water. The dried corn was placed in water. Students will record their observations every five days. Students are encouraged to differentiate their observations from personal observations regarding how the corn looks and especially, how it smells. At the end of the experiment the final data will be collected and analyzed. Unexpected data will be recognized and recorded. Students will draw conclusions as to what occurred and identify the conditions

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