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Science activity: food dyes for K-6

Children will experience how to make food dyes from beets and blueberries.

This ready-to-use kit contains:

Instructions and experiment sheet so you can lead the science activity with children.
Record sheet for children for hands-on learning.
Suggestions for more fun and learning after the experiment.

This science activity will:

Help kids find their inner scientist! They will get a basic understanding of the science behind dyes.
Connect science to food and cooking.
Promote continued learning through art and nature.

This is a great way to mix science and food with learning in elementary schools or at home!

Contains:

Instructions for the adult, experiment sheet and record sheet

Level:

Grades k-3

Grades 4 to 6

Parents

Language:

English

For any questions or help please reach out to infonutrition@dfc-plc.ca

Cost :

FREE

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