Summer STEAM Camp: Science of a Sourdough Starter (Let's Make Bread) with Stemtastic - Virtual

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Children
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Allowed Grades: 1st Grade to 6th Grade

Program Description

Description

What is yeast and how does it make our bread so fluffy?

We’ll make a homemade batch of sourdough starter and observe yeast breathing. We’ll also try a few alternatives to this chemical reaction as we trap the gases inside a balloon. 

We’ll look at a number of ways to release and trap carbon dioxide gas and make our own homemade batch with the power of chemistry!

Materials needed for this program:

  • 4 balloons (available at most Rite-Aid stores)
  • 4 narrow necked empty bottles (i.e. Water bottle or soda bottle)
  • Alka seltzer tablet
  • Baking soda and Baking Powder
  • Vinegar or other acid such as lemon juice or orange juice
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Bottled Water or tap water that has been sitting on a counter for at least 24 hours, or boiled for 8-10 minutes.

The link for the Zoom Meeting will be sent in an email.  

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