Punnet

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/punnet

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the material evolution?Transitioned from natural fibers (reeds, wood) to molded pulp, cardboard, and plastics
2. What is the design feature: ventilation?Engineered perforations regulate airflow, temperature, and humidity to extend shelf life
3. Why do punnets help berries stay fresh?The hard shell of a punnet stops the berries from getting squished. It also keeps the right amount of air and moisture so the berries don’t spoil too fast.
4. How do punnets help farmers and shoppers?Punnets make it easier to carry and sell berries because they keep the fruit in good shape. This means farmers earn more money and shoppers can buy better quality berries.

Perishable: Likely to decay or go bad quickly; highly susceptible to spoilage.
Mitigate: To make something less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce the impact of.
Ethylene Gas: A plant hormone that plays a role in ripening and senescence of fruits and vegetables.