Science With Miss Robyn: Science of Ice Cream
Kick off your summer fun by learning about the science of ice cream and making ice cream.
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Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(236)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursProjects
We will make ice cream in class.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
*****Supplies are listed in the supply list and as a pdf in the classroom***** Let's learn about the science of ice cream and make a sweet treat too! The kids will learn about freezing point depressions and how salt makes ice colder. They will also learn about emulsions and why air is important in making ice cream. I'll include demonstrations of air and its effect on cream as well as demonstrating making an emulsion. The kids will make their own ice cream in a bag following my directions. Once the ice cream is made we will have an ice cream party and chat while we eat our homemade ice cream. ******Supplies are listed in the supply list and as a pdf in the classroom.****** There is a worksheet in the classroom that can be printed for class. ALLERGIES: This class uses half and half to make the ice cream I have used almond milk. SIBLINGS AND FRIENDS--All learners must be enrolled in the class in order to participate in class. This is to be fair to the other learners who are enrolled in the class.
Learning Goals
To learn about the chemistry behind ice cream and to have fun!
5-PS1-4. Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using kitchen supplies. Kids made need help with sealing the plastic baggies. The recipe uses half and half, but almond milk may be used. I have also Ripple which is also a plant based milk.
Supply List
1 cup of Half and Half – OR you can use 1/2 whole milk and 1/2 cream. Almond milk may also be used. I have also used another plant based milk, Ripple vanilla extract sugar ice ( 4-6 cups) 1/4 cup rock salt (like Morton's rock salt for ice cream) Ziploc bags 1-quart size and 1-gallon size (make sure the bags will seal completely so that the salty ice water does not get into the ice cream bag) towel oven mitts or gloves ( winter gloves or mittens will work; you will want the kids to keep their hands warm) spoon any "stir-ins" to stir into your ice cream after it is made: crumbled cookies, marshmallows, chocolate chips, sliced fruit, etc
2 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
236reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
I have taught ice cream making to kids of all ages as a teacher, 4-H leader, Scout leader, and with my high school chemistry classes at my local homeschool co-op.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
1-6 learners per class
