In a delicious twist of scientific inquiry, the Grade 7 students conducted a mouth-watering experiment to determine if Double Stuf Oreos truly live up to their name. Equipped with digital scales and a craving for knowledge (likely amongst other things) these young scientists set out to measure the cream filling of both regular and Double Stuf Oreos.
The Plot Thickens With Split Findings
Students carefully measured the mass of each type of Oreo cream filling, recording their findings with precision. They learned about the importance of conducting several trials to ensure their data was valid and reliable. The results? After meticulous measurement and analysis, to everyone’s surprise, half the class found the filling to be less than double the regular filling and the other half found the filling to be greater than double the regular filling! One thing is certain, it looks like the class will need to do more research! What to do with the leftovers…
Connecting the Dots: Lab to Real-World Issues
The students then followed up the lab with an article connecting the research question to the recent issue of “shrinkflation” in daily consumer products. They were able to begin to understand the connection between marketing, overhead costs and the economy… big thinking for Grade 7’s!
This experiment not only satisfied their sweet tooth (after the lab was over) but also provided valuable lessons in scientific methodology and critical thinking. It’s a testament to the fun and discovery that can be found in the most unexpected and tastiest of places! Perhaps this would be a fun family experiment one weekend? Food for thought!
