Virtual STEM for Kids: Kitchen Chemistry
This guide supports virtual STEM programs for children ages 6-12.
ACTIVITY: Play the Breakout EDU game A Chemically Reactive Cookout.
Kitchen Chemistry
What is the difference between physical and chemical changes? Watch the Hands-On Science video from PBS to find out!
Where can you find examples of a physical change in the kitchen? Maybe slicing an apple or peeling an orange.
How about a chemical change? Remember, clues that a chemical change occurred are changes in color, smell, and temperature.
Recommended Books
Matter and How It Changes by Call Number: J 530.41 MATTERISBN: 9780716614289Publication Date: 2011-12-01"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces physical and chemical changes of matter. Features include several photographic pages, a glossary, additional resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.
Ace Your Physical Science Project by Call Number: J 530.078 GARDNERISBN: 9780766032255Publication Date: 2009-07-01Solids, liquids, and gases, oh my! Readers will learn all about the states of matter and fundamental physical principles with the fun science experiments in this book. Readers find out if they can make water flow upward, if carbon dioxide is heavier than air, and more. Many experiments include ideas students can use for their science fair.
