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Snacks tagged with "edible"

Science activity that explores how yogurt is made
Bacteria Culture Club

Make yogurt from yogurt.

Science activity demonstrating transcription and translation
Breakfast Proteins

Construct a protein through cereal additions.

Science activity that infuses vegetables with a tasty brine—instantly—using a syringe
Flash Pickling

Take the pressure off pickling.

Science activity that explores the properties of gases and the anatomy of an egg
Gassy Eggs

Eggsplore gas properties while making a snack.

Science activity that uses gelatin to demonstrate behavior of filters and lenses
Laser Jello

Gelatin can do much more than just wiggle and jiggle.

Science activity that demonstrates diamagnetism
Magnetic Fruit

Discover how both poles of a powerful magnet repel a grape.

Science activity that demonstrates force and acceleration of marshmallows
Marshmallow Puff Tube

If you blow harder, will it go farther?

Science activity that demonstrates lactose digestion by lactase
Milk Makes Me Sick

Explore the basis of lactose intolerance.

Science activity to explore a developing plant embryo
See Inside a Seed

Examine the baby plants inside the seeds we eat.

Science activity that simulates subsurface magmatism and surface volcanism
Single-Serving Volcanism

Make and eat an intrusive snack.

Science activity that explores frequencies, forced vibrations, and resonance
Spaghetti Resonance

Demonstrate resonance by shaking dried spaghetti.

Science activity that demonstrates smell's effect on taste
Your Sense of Taste

Discover the real taste of candy.


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