Ever wonder why children give their teacher an apple? Me neither but, I'm pretty sure it's not to keep the doctor away. I've also had my kids ask why an apple, when sliced, turns brown. Two very different yet interesting sides of an apples life. As a home school parent and part-time teacher, it has a dual purpose. Nearing the end of a quiz or test, I simply start slicing the apple and announce "I have sliced my apple and I won't be rude and eat until all tests are done. And you know I don't like rotten apples."