Butter Up

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In this activity, learners will discover how to make butter from scratch. One optional tips includes adding marbles to speed up the process. Learners will explore chemistry, culinary arts and persistence through this activity. Activity incudes step by step instructions with pictures, vocab words and definitions to use, fun facts related to the activity and ways to change it up extend the activity. This activity requires cream.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 18
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • A glass jar with a lid
  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Marbles (optional)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Technology
  • Physical Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • States of Matter

Informal Categories

  • Food and Cooking
  • Physical Activity

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Marbles Kids Museum, 2022