Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basic concepts of chemistry through a fun cooking activity.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: Mixing bowls, measuring cups, ingredients for a simple recipe, such as flour, water, and salt. Adult supervision is required for handling hot surfaces and sharp objects.

Before the lesson, make sure the ingredients and cooking utensils are ready for use. Discuss safety rules with the student.

Activities

1. Mix It Up: Have the student measure and mix the ingredients together to make a simple dough. Discuss how the ingredients combine to form a new substance.

2. Shape It: Let the student shape the dough into small balls or other simple forms. Discuss how the dough changes its shape through manipulation.

3. Bake It: With adult supervision, put the shaped dough in the oven and observe how it changes when exposed to heat. Discuss the concept of chemical changes during baking.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "When we mix flour, water, and salt together, they make a new thing called dough. It's like magic!"
• "We can make the dough into different shapes, just like playing with clay. But we can't eat the dough until it's baked."
• "When we put the dough in the oven, it gets hot and changes into bread. It's like a science experiment, but we get to eat the result!"