Making Hokey Pokey

Science

• The concept of states of matter can be understood as the ingredients transition from a liquid to solid state during the making of hokey pokey.
• Chemical reactions and heat transfer are demonstrated as the mixture is heated and undergoes a change in physical properties.
• The principles of emulsions and mixtures are illustrated through the combination of ingredients in the recipe.

After the hokey pokey activity, students can continue to explore states of matter by experimenting with other recipes that involve changes in physical properties, such as making ice cream or baking bread. They can also research and investigate other chemical reactions that involve heat transfer and explore the properties of different emulsions and mixtures.

Book Recommendations

• Chemistry for Kids: Science Experiments and Activities Inspired by Awesome Chemists, Past and Present by Liz Lee Heinecke: Introduces young readers to the basics of chemistry through fun and engaging experiments and activities.
• Edible Science: Experiments You Can Eat by Jodi Wheeler-Toppen: Offers a collection of edible science experiments, making learning about scientific concepts fun and delicious.
• The Kitchen Pantry Scientist: Chemistry for Kids by Liz Lee Heinecke: Provides simple and entertaining kitchen-based experiments that allow kids to explore chemistry concepts in a hands-on way.