In this lesson, we are going to teach the students how to make ice cream and how ice cream forms. The key concepts of this lesson are:
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In this lesson, we are going to introduce the students to the idea of chromatography - a very common way of identifying unknown substances in mixtures. We are going to use candies to demonstrate the process of using chromatography. The lesson is divided into two major parts:
In this lesson, we are going to introduce the students to two of the most important energy sources - Fat and Starches. the lesson is divided into two parts:
In this lesson, we are going to explore the usage of yeast in daily life. To explore the topic, we have two activity planned:
In this lesson, we are going to investigate the mystery of magic milk. The combination of milk, soap and pigment will create the explosion of color. What is the magic behind this phenomenon? Today, we will explore the world of magic milk with the students. The key concept behind this will be the surface tension of liquids. We will explore the difference between whole, low-fat and skim milk. Another interesting question will be if water can create the same interesting view.
In this lesson, we are going to introduce the idea of acids and bases to the students. There are several basic points that we want to cover in this lesson: 1. Foods are either acidic or basic; 2. Acidic things are sour; 3. Acids and bases are opposites and create chemical reactions. One extra point is: The strength of acids or bases - strong acids or bases are DANGEROUS! The lesson will be divided into two major parts:
3. Changing Color - see the color changes with different substances(baking soda/vinegar) added to grape juice and other materials.
In today's lesson, we are going to introduce the students to the topic of taste. There are 3 key concepts we want to cover in this lesson: 1. Tastebuds as molecule receptors; 2. Saliva's role in taste; 3. Smell's role in taste. To explore the topic more throughly, we will organize the lesson with an basic introductory discussion followed by two experiments:
In this lesson, we are going to introduce the topic of DNA to the students. There are a couple take-away points to emphasize here: 1. All Living things have DNA; 2. DNA can be identified as a special code in our body that contains all the infromation about our body; 3. Each person's DNA is unique. To explore the topic more thoroughly, we divide the lesson into two parts: 1. DNA Bracelet: In this part, we are going to introduce the structure of DNA to the students. 2. DNA Extraction: In this part, we will actually extract some DNA and try to take a look at it.(Strawberry DNA Extraction)
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