What Do Enzymes in Pineapple Juice Do to Milk?
Grade Range
5th
Group Size
2 students
Active Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Area of Science
Chemistry
Key Concepts
Chemical reaction, enzymes
Learning Objectives
- Define what a chemical reaction is.
- Collect evidence to determine if the mixing of two substances results in a chemical reaction.
- Explain what enzymes are and what they do.
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
OverviewIn this fun chemistry lesson, students will explore chemical reactions by mixing pineapple juice and milk. Students will observe whether the properties of milk change when it is mixed with pineapple juice, as well as how they change. They will then infer from their results whether a chemical reaction happened. In the process, they will not only learn about chemical reactions but also discover the importance of enzymes and their role in the human body. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
5th
Group Size
2 students
Active Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Area of Science
Chemistry
Key Concepts
Chemical reaction, enzymes
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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