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Ice Cream Special

Students experience the importance of lowering the melting point of ice via the addition of salt, as well as the effect of continuously mixing ingredients to expose them to the coldest temperatures, as they make home-made ice cream.

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Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Agricultural & Biological, Chemical, Industrial & Manufacturing
Topic(s):Energy
Grade:K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Time:60 minutes or less

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