Curated OER
Ice Cream
Open this instructional activity by giving a brief history of ice cream. Using liquid nitrogen to lower the temperature, preteens make their own confection. The accompanying activity sheet queries learners about freezing point, the...
Curated OER
Making Mayonnaise - An Edible Emulsion
Young scholars find a way to mix oil and water. In this emulsion lesson, students attempt to mix oil and water, then add egg yolk to the mixture to serve as an emulsifier and observe the results.
Curated OER
Solutions Review
In this solutions worksheet, students review the properties of solutions, the polarity of molecules, molarity, and solubility curves. This worksheet has 8 short answer questions and 15 problems to solve.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: What Makes Foams Stand Up Straight
In this food science fair project, students will determine which foods make good edible foams, with high volume and longevity. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Processed Cheese
The goal of this cooking and food science fair project is to understand how processed cheese is made, and to determine which percentage of emulsifying salt produces the best processed cheese. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: How to Make a Cell Lysis Solution
A cell lysis solution is used to disrupt cellular membranes. This resource provides a detailed explanation of how to make a cell lysis solution and describes the different ingredients, their functions, and the choices available, all...