STEM Camp: Using Spherification to make Fun Foods that POP!
This class teaches the chemistry behind food spherification.
Teri Barenborg M.Ed
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What's included
3 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be asked to refrigerate things overnight and return them to room temperature before the next class. Students will be encouraged practice and try different juices to create Spherification.Assessment
The teacher will view student work to see how their process is working as the teacher demonstrates and questions students' knowledge of the science behind spherification.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Want to learn about Spherification and get to eat what you create? This is a three-day camp designed to, first of all, have fun, secondly, learn about Spherification, and a bonus of getting to make cool-looking treats that you can eat! We will learn the science behind Spherification and then apply it to making the recipes for the three day class. The teacher will explain the science behind all of the procedures and then step the students through how to make the Spherification recipes. Follow up recipes will follow after students have learned the process and then want to make different items to eat. Everything will be edible and the products used have no GMC and are Kosher Approved. Day 1 Recipe: Boba! Students will learn how to make Boba, with the fruit juice of their choice (watch the ph level). There will also be a milk tea recipe included for those that want to make Boba Tea. Day 2 Recipe: Ketchup Caviar Students will make Spherification Ketchup balls that they can use in recipes or just have fun eating. Day 3 Recipe: Dark Chocolate Raindrops Students will apply their skills to a more difficult task of using chocolate to create spheres. Tips and future ideas will be included in the fun and this process is pretty safe to make and delicious!
Learning Goals
Students will learn the science behind the Spherification of foods and then will practice their knowledge by making three different types of Spherification foods.
Students will learn why pH is essential in producing synthetic foods and test hypotheses to determine the best chemical combination to create spheres from juice, ketchup, and chocolate.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students should use goggles or have supervision when mixing the ingredients and melting the chocolate. Students will also require some refrigeration space for their products.
Supply List
Amazon List: Mrs. B's Spherification Camp List: https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AGIC6BDPBW4STJTDHIQDPN2FXOBQ Includes all special Spherification ingredients needed. Cost is approximately $45.00 Other needed items: kitchen scale- metric system is a must! (Digital scales are available on Amazon and are relatively inexpensive) slotted spoon or order a Spherification Slotted Spoon 3 bars (9oz) of dark chocolate, 1 cup of ketchup, 1 cup of juice or soda (Ideal to have a pH between 3.7-10, such as apple or mango juice), baking soda plastic wrap, wax paper, bowls, , kitchen space, measuring cups and spoons, cold water, distilled water, blender, sauce pan or microwaveable bowl, heat source, timer, containers (such as Tupperware) and vegetable oil (if you want to save your product for later use)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University
Mrs. Barenborg is a lifelong educator. She has taught middle school sciences and also loves to eat! She has mixed these two loves into this special camp. She has degrees and concentrations in Physical, Health, Science, Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
90 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-8 learners per class
