CHARACTERISTICS: Describe everything you observe

 Texture: __________________________________________________________

Color: ___________________________________________________________      

Size: _____________________________________________________________

Shape:____________________________________________________________

Use a magnifying glass to look closely at your peanut.  Find any special feature that will help you identify it.  For example a spot or crack.

Special Mark: _______________________________________________________

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Use a centimeter ruler to measure how long it is and how wide.

Length: _________________                          Width:_________________

Use a balance or scale to measure the weight in grams.

Grams: ________________

Smell your peanut and describe its smell.  See if you can identify any other smell besides a peanutty smell._________________________________________________________________

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Draw your peanut: