Made a Sourdough starter, drew observation and wrote prediction

Art

• The student learned how to observe and sketch the changes in the sourdough starter over time, developing their skills in observation and representation.
• They used their creativity to draw the changes they observed, promoting their artistic expression and imagination.
• This activity encouraged the student to experiment with different artistic techniques and styles to capture the visual changes in the sourdough starter.

English Language Arts

• The student practiced their descriptive writing skills by recording their observations of the sourdough starter's changes.
• They used language to predict how the sourdough starter might develop in the future, fostering their ability to express and articulate their thoughts and ideas.
• Through writing about their observations and predictions, the student engaged in storytelling and narrative development.

Science

• The student learned about the process of fermentation and the science behind sourdough starter creation, gaining knowledge in biology and chemistry.
• They developed an understanding of cause and effect by observing the changes in the sourdough starter and predicting future outcomes based on scientific principles.
• This activity provided hands-on experience in scientific observation and the scientific method through the study of the sourdough starter's development.

For continued development related to the activity, encourage the student to expand their artistic and scientific exploration. They can document the sourdough starter's changes through different art mediums such as watercolors or collage. Additionally, they can conduct simple experiments with the sourdough starter to further explore scientific concepts related to fermentation and microbial growth.

Book Recommendations

• The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires: A story about creativity, perseverance, and the importance of trying again.
• Bread Comes to Life: A Garden of Wheat and a Loaf to Eat by George Levenson: Explores the life cycle of wheat and the process of bread-making, providing a scientific and visual perspective on the topic.
• If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff: While not directly related to sourdough, this fun and imaginative story can inspire creativity and exploration in young readers.