Acids and Bases in Food
Cabbage indicator tests.
Kitchen Science Lab Level 2: Food Chemistry Experiments
A six-week course for ages 10 to 14 who have done simple experiments and want more. Learners investigate the chemistry of food with fair tests and measurements.
Class Experience
Each class poses a question, such as how acid changes milk or what makes a good emulsion. Learners plan a fair test, measure carefully and record results in a table. The teacher introduces the chemistry behind each result in plain language.
How classes work
The course meets once a week for 6 weeks, 50 minutes a class, with up to 5 learners. Each class builds on the last.
What we'll cover
Week 1: Acids and Bases in Food – Cabbage indicator tests.
Week 2: Curds and Whey – Acid and milk.
Week 3: Emulsions – Oil, water and what holds them together.
Week 4: Crystals – Sugar and salt compared.
Week 5: Browning Reactions – Toast at different times.
Week 6: Design Your Own – Plan, run and report a test.
Learning Outcomes
Plan a fair test with one changed variable
Measure and record results accurately
Explain acids, bases, emulsions and crystallisation simply
Write a short conclusion from evidence
Prerequisites
Ages 10-14. Some experience with simple experiments. An adult nearby when heat is used. Please check the ingredient list for allergies.
What You'll Need
- Supplies
- Common kitchen ingredientsMeasuring spoonsClear cupsNotebook
- Device and internet
- Computer or tablet with camera and microphonestable internet connectiona table to work at
A materials list is sent before each session. Everything is a common kitchen or household item. An adult should be nearby during experiments.
Syllabus
6 LessonsA step-by-step plan of what your child learns, class by class. · 6 Weeks
Curds and Whey
Acid and milk.
Emulsions
Oil, water and what holds them together.
Crystals
Sugar and salt compared.
Browning Reactions
Toast at different times.
Design Your Own
Plan, run and report a test.
Available Times
Next 7 days, US Eastern Time
- Mon, Nov 16 · 1:00 PM
- Mon, Nov 16 · 4:30 PM
- Tue, Nov 17 · 1:00 PM
- Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM
- Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 11:00 AM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Parents Often Ask
No. Food is the material; the aim is experimenting and explaining.
A short write-up of the week's results.
The ingredient list is sent ahead and substitutions are fine.
6 weeks, with one 50-minute class a week.
Up to 5, so the teacher can give each child feedback.
Meet your Instructor
An enthusiastic educator with a passion for both space science and visual storytelling, this instructor blends factual astronomy lessons with creative studios for young learners. Astronomy sessions explore the solar system and the history of spaceflight through hands-on models and storytelling. Comics workshops teach sequential art, character development and panel design while encouraging imagination and narrative thinking. Lessons are designed to be engaging, project-focused and accessible, supporting both scientific curiosity and artistic expression.
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