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Mason Jar Ice Cream

science snack

Explore air and emulsions by making no-churn cookies and cream ice cream in a jar.

total time:

1-2 days

active time:

30 minutes

difficulty:

novice

major equipment:

freezer

materials include:

  • material list with shopping links

  • printable directions and worksheets

  • troubleshooting tips

  • suggestions for tinkering & extension

for educators

essential question(s):

What is the role of air and mixing in the formation of foam?

objectives:

- Explain how a substance physically changes when mixed
- Identify and explain how the ingredients of ice cream interact to create a unique type of mixture: a foam.

science concepts:

solutions and mixtures, chemical and physical properties

grade levels:

6

10

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