Food Lab

Food Lab is a collection of simple food-based experiments suitable for Scottish P4-7 (Primary Upper Stages) classes or English Key Stages Two and Three. The activities investigate the chemistry of food, including substances that food contains, mixtures, changes in substances and healthy eating options. Spectacular starch - a hands-on workshop designed to teach students about which foods contain starch and the properties of starch. Spaghetti towers - a hands-on workshop designed to challenge students to build the highest tower possible with limited supplies. A word bank glossary, giving definitions of key terms, is provided as background information below.