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Learning Target: I can select and use the right tools to take scientific measurement during labs.
Learning Target: I can select and use the right tools to take scientific measurement during labs.
Ice cream in a bag
Ice cream in a bag
Do you love ice cream?? Good news! Now you don't have to wait to buy it at the store. You can make it right at home using SCIENCE!!
Supplies Needed
Supplies Needed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream or heavy cream
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 to 3/4 cup sodium chloride (NaCl) aka table salt or rock salt
2 cups ice
1-quart Ziploc bag
1-gallon Ziploc bag
Thermometer (optional)
Measuring cups and spoons
Bowls, cups, spoons or cones to serve your ice cream treat
The Procedure
The Procedure
Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup cream, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla to the quart Ziploc bag. Zip that bag up so nothing leaks!
Put the 2 cups of ice into the gallon Ziploc bag.
Use the thermometer to measure the temperature of the ice in the gallon Ziploc bag. (optional)
Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup salt (sodium chloride) to the gallon Ziploc bag of ice.
Place the sealed quart bag inside the gallon bag of ice and salt. Seal the gallon bag securely.
Rock the gallon bag from side to side. Hold it at the seal so that the cold ice doesn’t freeze your hands instead of your ice cream. You can also use gloves or a cloth to protect your hands!
Continue to rock the bag for 10-15 minutes or until the contents of the quart bag have solidified, or until you can’t wait for ice cream anymore.
Open the gallon bag and use the thermometer to measure and record the temperature of the ice and salt mixture. Notice how much colder it is than the ice on its own. (optional)
In bowls or cones serve and most importantly enjoy your homemade ice cream!
***Don't forget to complete your Day 5 Observations from the Rock Candy Lab. Use the link above to write out your observations. ***
***Don't forget to complete your Day 5 Observations from the Rock Candy Lab. Use the link above to write out your observations. ***
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