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Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.
Cooking Oil Smoke Points
Fifth Grade
Chemistry
What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.
Cooling Food: Microwave vs. Oven
Fourth Grade
Physics
This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.
The Role of Fat in Food
Elementary School
First Grade
Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.
Does Adding Salt to Pasta make it Cook Faster?
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate whether cooking seeds before planting will speed up germination and growth.
Cook Seeds Before Planting?
Elementary School
Botany
In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.
Can Taste Buds Detect MSG Levels?
Elementary School
Fourth Grade
The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.
Is Organic Better?
Elementary School
Third Grade
This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.
How Much Sugar?
Elementary School
Fourth Grade
Check out this fun science project idea to explore different types of starches and learn how removing starch affects the quality and taste of food.
Effect of Soaking Potatoes on the Frying Process
Elementary School
Middle School
What are fronts? Do this free science project using cooking oil, and some water and see how and why fronts are formed. A great project for elementary students.
Fronts: What are Fronts?
Elementary School
Earth & Space Science
Have you ever wondered if the heat from the sun is strong enough to cook food? This science experiment provides step-by-step instructions to help you answer this question.
Solar Hot Dog Cooker
Elementary School
Electricity and Magnetism
Certain fruits can change gelatinâs ability to set. In this experiment, kids will discover what happens when gelatin meets pineapple enzyme.
Pineapple Enzyme
Third Grade
Easy
Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.
Meat Science!
Fifth Grade
Medium
In this free science fair project idea we try to mix water and oil, but we can only do it temporarily with an emulsion, like putting in an egg or shaking it.
Poppers: How do Immiscible Liquids Behave?
Elementary School
Medium
This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.
Where Should You Store Your Popcorn?
Elementary School
Third Grade

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