At-home STEM Activities: Kitchen Chemistry (and Biology)—The Science of Bread
There’s nothing like a homemade loaf of bread—the crispy crust, the soft interior, and the bouncy texture—but what is it that makes bread so good? Well, as we’ve learned in our previous installments of Kitchen Chemistry, it’s a hefty dose of science! Today, let’s explore the science of bread!
Learn what each ingredient adds to the recipe, and then try making our own loaf of bread, in a tasty application of science that would make a great addition to your Thanksgiving table!
At-Home Stem Activities: Make a Solar Oven
For New Hampshire’s April school vacation week, when none of us is actually going anywhere, we decided to focus on things we could do if we did have some sort of wild vacation adventure and ended up on a deserted island.
Today, we’ll cook lunch on our “island” locale by constructing a simple solar-powered oven. With no more fuel needs than the power of the Sun, this activity is as “green” as it is practical! Note: with cutting and heating components, adult supervision for this activity is a MUST.
At-Home STEM Activities: Kitchen Chemistry--Honeycomb Candy
Learn about the chemical reaction of decomposition while making a sweet treat!
Adult supervision is strongly recommended for this activity—hot sugar can leave a pretty nasty burn.