Kitchen Chemistry

This excellent article uses the students’ natural interest in food and the kitchen to do several food chemistry activities. It discusses mixing colors, using journals to record observation... See More

This excellent article uses the students’ natural interest in food and the kitchen to do several food chemistry activities. It discusses mixing colors, using journals to record observations, making food prints, choosing balanced meals, and dying fabrics. All of these activities use simple materials that are readily available.

The Kichen is a Place for Science

Young children learn to explore using food found in the kitchen. More importantly they learn to record what they learned in a simple journal format. The idea that even young children can o... See More

Young children learn to explore using food found in the kitchen. More importantly they learn to record what they learned in a simple journal format. The idea that even young children can observe and record their ideas is the key to this article. Very simple activities are provided including mixing colors with gelatin. The old food pyramid is included and this would have to be updated if these ideas were incorporated today. This article provides good ideas for very young children.