Apple Fun

In my biology methods class we are learning about the 5E lesson plan. In looking for lesson ideas, I found a great way to engage students on a lesson about plant life, seeds, fruit, and all of that good stuff. I would begin by showing each student an apple in a bottle. I would ask students to discuss in groups how the apple got into the bottle. They would get to hold the bottle and explore for a short period of time on their own. I would then reveal that the apple was grown inside of the bottle. Then I could hand out halves of an apple as a snack and let them explore the seeds.