Description
This pineapple enzyme lab starts with a question students can’t resist: why shouldn’t you use fresh pineapple in Jell-O? Through this phenomenon-based, NGSS-aligned pineapple enzyme lab, students see enzyme activity in action, either as a teacher demo or in small groups. Then they design their own experiment to test how pH and temperature affect enzyme activity in potatoes using 3% hydrogen peroxide. Enzyme notes and a short article on pineapple and bromelain tie the science together.
What’s Included
- NGSS phenomenon prompt slide
- Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)
- Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)
- Enzyme PowerPoint notes
- Lesson plan for carrying out the activity
- Student article on pineapple and bromelain
- Experimental design template
Good to Know
- Grades: high school biology
- Standards: NGSS-aligned and phenomenon-based
- Format: teacher demo or small groups, plus a student-designed experiment
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FAQ
What’s the phenomenon?
Why you shouldn’t use fresh pineapple in Jell-O.
What do students design?
An experiment testing how pH and temperature affect enzyme activity in potatoes, using 3% hydrogen peroxide.
Is it NGSS-aligned?
Yes, it includes the phenomenon prompt, SEPs, and crosscutting concepts.
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