Course 6 of 6 in Good Science Series
Get the inside scoop! Make delicious homemade ice cream AND earn your Good Science badge! To unlock this course, complete all 5 of the other courses in the Good Science series.
By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
» use tools to make accurate and precise measurements
» carry out an investigation to test a prediction
» evaluate whether an investigation’s results are repeatable
» identify variables that could cause unexpected effects in an investigation
Supplies needed:
» science journal
» pencil
» sheet of paper
» kitchen scale
» measuring cups and spoons
» half-and-half
» sugar
» vanilla extract
» rock (ice cream) salt
» ice cubes
» gallon- and quart-size resealable plastic bags
» timer
» oven mitts
» kitchen towel
Suggested Pacing:
Day 1 – Getting Started and gather the Supplies Needed
Day 2 – The Investigation a – b
Day 3 – The Investigation c – d
Day 4 – The Investigation e – f
Day 5 – What’s Next?
NGSS Standards:
Science & Engineering Practices (SEP)
» Planning and Carrying Out Investigations (Grades K-2, 3-5 and MS)
- Before starting this course you must complete the required prerequisite course: Smart Peg Safety