Made pancakes

Activity: "Made Pancakes"

Science

• The child learned about the properties of different ingredients used in making pancakes, such as flour, eggs, milk, and baking powder.
• They learned about the process of mixing these ingredients together to create a pancake batter.
• The child observed the chemical reaction that takes place when the batter is cooked on a hot griddle, resulting in the pancakes changing from a liquid to a solid state.
• They also learned about heat transfer as they observed how the pancakes cooked more quickly on higher heat compared to lower heat settings.

Continue to develop the child's understanding of science concepts related to cooking by involving them in more kitchen experiments. They can explore the effects of different cooking methods on the texture and taste of food, or investigate the role of certain ingredients in the chemical reactions that occur during cooking.

Book Recommendations

• What's Cooking? Science in the Kitchen by Betsy Hicks: This book explores the science behind cooking and provides simple experiments and recipes for children to try.
• Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle: This book follows the journey of a boy who learns about the process of making pancakes from scratch, including gathering the ingredients and grinding the wheat.
• The Science Chef: 100 Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids by Joan D'Amico: This book combines cooking and science by providing a collection of hands-on experiments and recipes that help children understand the scientific principles behind food preparation.