POPCORN PARADISE

ProblemWhich storage temperature: freezing,

refrigerated, or room temperature creates the least amount of unpopped kernels.

Procedure

-put 10 packs of popcorn in each the freezer, refrigerator, and in regular

temperature -take each temperature popcorn and put

into microwave -count the unpopped kernels in each batch

-record your data

MaterialsYou need this

- 30 bags of popcorn - freezer, refrigerator, and microwave

- measuring cup - 3 large bowl

- three measuring cups - paper towels

Hypothesis

From the research shown, the frozen kernels will produce the least amount of unpopped popcorn kernels.

Put the popcorn into a bowl Count the unpopped kernels

Pop Popcorn of room Temperature

Pop popcorn of frozen Temperature

Pop popcorn of Refrigerated temperature

ResultsThe results of this experiment turned out to be that the room temperature kernels produced the least amount of unpopped kernels. This was because the frozen and refrigerated kernels

didn't have enough moisture and could not expand in pressure. This made them not be able to pop.

LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.worldbookonline.com

http://www.ehow.com/info_8557942_characteristics-popcorn.html

http://www.epopcorn.com/