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Edible Glass

Objective:

Learn about molecules, sugars, heat, and thermodynamics. Use the knowledge learned during this activity to make edible glass (syrup).

Subjects:

Chemistry

Grades:

6-8
9-12

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Lesson Plan
edible glass.pdf
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The contents of your kit

Items included:
Lesson plan copy
Activity Sheet copy
Thermometer
Sugar
Light corn syrup
Plates
Drinking glasses
Food coloring
Flavoring
Cookie sheets
Sturdy toothpicks
Aluminum foil
Long wooden spoons
Hot plates
Heavy pot with a lid
Hot pads (something to place
hot pot on)
Balance (or scale)
Watch/clock with seconds place
Oven mitts
Items you will provide:
Unsalted butter
Water

 
Edited on: 29 August 2007 12:27 pm