Kitchen Chemists

What is the chemistry behind the recipes we create?

Grade
2
Subjects
Science, ELA
Key Content
states of matter, mixtures, informational writing
young child in a chef's hat baking bread

Students embark on a culinary adventure where they learn about the properties of different kitchen materials and baking ingredients, investigate physical and chemical changes caused by heating and cooling, and demonstrate how these concepts relate to cooking and baking delicious, kid-friendly recipes. They use what they learn to create a scientific cookbook that teaches others about the art and science of their favorite foods.