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In this activity, learners observe what happens when yeast cells are provided with a source of food (sugar). Red cabbage "juice" will serve as an indicator for the presence of carbon dioxide.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this chemistry activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will see that chewing is more than just the crushing up of food; there is actually a chemical change going on at the same time.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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This lesson gives full instructions for making cabbage juice indicator, a procedure sheet for learners to record observations as they use the indicator to test materials, and extension activities to d

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF (Chemistry—It’s Elemental), learners use iodine to identify foods that contain starch.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners use Benedict’s solution and heat to test for the presence of simple sugars in glucose, sucrose, starch, and starch combined with amylase.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity on page 8 of the PDF (Behind the Scenes with Chemistry), learners make three of Harry Potter's essential school supplies: quills, ink, and color-changing paper.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days