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In this exciting and tasty chemistry activity which requires adult supervision, learners explore how chemistry affects a simple everyday activity like cooking. They will combine ingredients to make a yummy pineapple cake! This is an excellent activity to show chemistry in action in real life.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Set of Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cup
- Wooden Mixing Spoon
- Cake Pan
- Tray
- Can Opener
- Conventional, Convection, or Microwave Oven
- Plates
- Forks
- Napkins
- 1 Egg
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla
- ½ 20-oz Can Crushed Pineapple
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1 Cup Sugar (omit ½ cup sugar if pineapple is sweetened)
Subjects
-
Physical Sciences
-
Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids and Bases
- Solutions
-
Chemistry
-
The Nature of Science
- Science as a Career
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- taste
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities