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We have been using the experiment "The Burning Peanut" for our Year 8 energy topic, however we have been finding more and more students suffer from nut allergies, therefore we have deleted this experiment, but have not been able to come up with another experiment that is as adequate or better then the peanut experiment. I welcome any ideas!
Thanks
Laurena
Waikerie High School

We use corn chips!
As a treat, we allow the students to take some to eat as they leave the lab.
TIP: Cover the corks in foil so the students dont burn the corks
They love free food!

bindi,
Your a legend, I have went and got some corn chips and will try this experiment today.
I appreciate your response and look forward to hearing the students reply.
laurena

Waikerie High School

Hi Laurina
We use tiny teddies
But check the contents as some products change ingredients
Regards Rhonda

Thanks,
I've been concerned about this prac and allergies but now I have alternatives
Joh

hey there,

we use tiny teddies, marshmallows,soya crisps like the veggie crisps.

hope this helps
vicky

We use bacon due to the fat content and the fact that it is more easily ignited and keeps burning.

We have used Twisties, Corn Chips, Pringles, dried apple and even salami for this prac. They get to really see how much oil is in the foods that they love to eat.

Does any one have any "healthy" foods they use as a comparion for the students??

We also have taken peanuts out of all pracs - we use the corn chips and twisties but did not htink of dried apple - that got me thinking if there are "healthier" foods that can be used where a result is achieved.

Hi
we also use dried fruit and chips
Peanuts are band at our school
Noona

Burger Rings burn a treat!

We do corn chips, and we compare the energy output of "full strength" cheese, so-called 60% less saturatedfat, and home brand.