Hack Your Kitchen
Discover more Kitchen Fun with these Science Experiments
Did you enjoy the activities in the Hack Your Kitchen book? Are you looking for more fun science experiments to do with food, or at least in your kitchen? No problem! Give these science activities a try:
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Mold a hard-boiled egg with cookie cutters or 3D molds you build. How many different egg shapes can you make?
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Think like a programmer and give detailed instructions to make a sandwich. Can your "robot" follow the steps?
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Build a geodesic dome from toothpicks and gumdrop connectors. How much weight can your dome support?
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Turn milk into moldable plastic in just a few easy steps. What reactions take place during this transformation?
Searching for a science experiment that is just perfect for you? Browse our STEM Activities.
Having Fun with Food? Find Out About Scientists who Research and Develop Food
Getting food on the table requires more science than you might have guessed! Many science jobs involve working with food. Check out these food-focused science careers:
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Food scientists invent the new foods you find at the grocery store. Their job covers everything from flavor to texture to keeping food fresh longer.
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Food technologists work in food manufacturing and packaging to make sure the promises on the label match what is inside the box or can.
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Nutritionists work with individuals and groups like athletic teams, companies, or schools to make sure that people eat healthy diets.
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Agricultural inspectors examine the food and workflow at farms, food packaging plants, and dairies to make sure it is safe for consumers.
Explore even more jobs on our Science and Engineering Careers pages.
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