Two Potato Clock Lab

Two Potato Clock Lab

To Start:

Directions:

1. Follow the directions provided on the directions that came with the clock.
2. Follow Part I, sections A and B. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.
3. Follow Part II, sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and read the NOTE. TESTING THE CLOCK
4. Don't worry about setting the clock.

Observations:

Directions:

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title  "Two Potato Clock", centered on the top line.
3. Draw a diagram of the experiment.  
4. Label the parts. Label - potato, body of clock, jumper wire, black end (zinc), yellow end (copper), clock module 
5. Skip a few lines, then write "Observations".
6. Write down your observations, any notes you want to take.
7. Skip a few lines, then write "Reflections".

Reflections:
Directions:  Now, respond to these prompts IN DEPTH. Please use details. Refrain from using the words IT, THEY, GOES, VERY, STUFF, etc.  Each answer should have at least two detailed sentences. 

1. What happened with all parts were connected properly?
2. How does a two potato clock work? http://www.kidzworld.com/article/4726-how-potato-batteries-work
3. Do you think other foods would work? Which foods would you like to try? Bring some from home and you can test it!
4. What kind of experiment could you create using the Two Potato Clock? Write down your ideas.
5. On the back of the page, at the VERY bottom and explanation is provided. Write down what happens when the electrodes are inserted into the potatoes. This explains why the Two Potato Clock works.