The Dodo's Decaying Experiment
Stinky and smelly was our key when we set up an
experiment about fungi. On Monday 19th November, the Dodo’s class
conducted an experiment about micro-organisms. Unfortunately, this was one that
had consequences. The classroom would not smell like fresh roses any more. Mr Dooley, outstanding teacher, thought a
nauseating experiment would be good for the children, and to see
micro-organisms attacking the matter.
As they got into their organised groups, the books
were handed out in which had their thought-out experiments in. Most groups had
decided to place two to four objects in concealed jars and examined which
matter decayed faster. Whilst other groups had placed their jars in different
places, investigating if dark affect micro-organisms.
After they had their experiments conducted, they
closely studied them, their recordings written down in their science books.
Finally, 312 hours after the experiment started,
they started to conclude what they had found out. Suddenly, without any
warning, a jar of milk exploded over a pupil.
“I only opened it; the pressure was too much; it
exploded all over me. Mr Dooley stopped the experiment afterwards as the smell
was too putrid.
To conclude, we found out that micro-organisms
need air to reproduce and create mould. Maybe you could recreate your own test.
What would you change? Would you be able to put up with the abhorrent stench?
Probably not, but it`s worth a try.
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