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Make some vitamin C detector and test various fruits and veggies. (and non fruits and veggies too, if you like!)
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/nutrition_projects.html
I love cabbage as a pH detector too. That's always fun.
good luck!
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Alissa Daniels, Science Program Manager
Boston Children's Museum
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From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Becky Matthews
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:26 PM
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Subject: Re: The Chemistry of Cooking - fruits & vegetables
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Check out the kids' magazine Chop Chop. It includes some great articles on nutrition, recipes, games, etc. www.chopchopmag.org
I received a copy when I attended the "Let's Talk about Food" event and MOS workshop on Community Conversations in Boston this summer. About a month later, we put on a "CHOMP!" food event here at Adventure Science Center in Nashville. We were able to incorporate some of the great ideas from Boston and added a few of our own. Here are a few of the activities we had that might fit in with your chemistry theme:
Are you a super taster? (PTC paper testing)
Gell-o science (molecular gastronomy using sodium alginate)
Local coffee company - green vs. roasted bean coffee tasting
Local chocolate company - chocolate tasting and info on cocoa beans
Cooking demos: fermenting foods (making sauerkraut), steaming broccoli, caramelizing sugar
Becky Fox Matthews
Senior Educator/Special Projects Manager
Adventure Science Center
800 Ft. Negley Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37203
615-401-5073
Our Mission
Adventure Science Center ignites curiosity and inspires the lifelong discovery of science.
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