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In this activity, learners make instant ice cream without using a freezer. This activity shows learner how to use ice cubes & salt, and some zip-lock bags, to turn a flavored milk into droplets of fat suspended in millions of tiny crystals of ice, better known as ice cream! The activity guide includes illustrate step-by-step instructions and a helpful how-to video is available. This are good connections to states of matter, freezing point, and chemistry in this fun and tasty activity.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2 zip-lock bags (small and larger)
- 2 or 3 trays of ice cubes
- Table salt (6 tablespoons)
- Flavored milk (at least 1/2 cup)
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Cone, dish, and spoon (optional)
- Warm gloves
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Changes of Phase
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
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