Science activity: butter in a jar for 7-12
Students will make butter and buttermilk by shaking cream and salt in a jar. They will observe physical changes during the experiment.
This ready-to-use kit can be used in foods classes and science classes. The kit contains:
- Teacher guide with information to do the experiment and suggestions to expand learning with your students.
- Student workbook with experiment, key words and record sheets.
Students will:
- Learn about hydrophobic molecules and physical changes.
- Observe how cream separates into butter and buttermilk when agitated.
- Connect science to food and cooking.
This food-themed STEM activity is a great way to mix science and food with learning.
Contains:
Teacher guide and student workbook
Language:
English
Science activity: butter in a jar for 7-12
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