You need 4 different varieties of apples that have different colors, textures, and flavors. We recommend Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Honeycrisp. But you can also use other varieties such as Gala, Fuji, or Jazz. Each student needs a small piece of each apple. This means that for a class of 30, you’ll probably need two apples of each variety, but it will depend on the particular size of the apples available.

Prepare Apples for Tasting

Before class begins (or during the video), use your paring knife and cutting board to slice each apple and remove the core. Cut each apple into small pieces so that each student can have a taste. Place all pieces for each apple variety on a plastic plate. We recommend placing the sticker from the apple variety on the rim of each plate to help you remember which apple is which.

Graph the Apple Taste Test (Optional)

For an optional math extension, you can use sticky notes to make a bar graph of your students’ apple preferences. Instructions can be found in our Extensions on Graphing the Apple Taste Test.