4th Grade Intro to the Scientific Method Making Ice Cream - The Ice Cream Man

Make ice cream and learn the Scientific Method with this 4th grade back to school STEM challenge!

In this mixtures science lesson, students learn the science behind Augustus Jackson's innovation using the scientific method. They experiment with adding salt to ice to determine its effects on the ice cream making process.

Remember, scientists discover new things by asking questions and testing ideas. Enjoy the experiment and the delicious result.

Connection to Literacy:

This STEM challenge is designed as a companion to Ice Cream Man by Kim Freeman and Glenda Armand.

This STEM activity is designed to support teachers, homeschooling parents, and after-school programs. It aligns with NGSS, Common Core, and 4th Grade TEKS.

Materials:

• half-and-half or milk
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• 2 quart resealable freezer plastic bags
• 2 gallon resealable freezer plastic bags
• ice cubes
• 1/2 cup of salt (rock salt or table salt)
• thermometer
• measuring cups and spoons
• stopwatch or timer
• Ice Cream Man by Kim Freeman and Glenda Armand

Included:

• Detailed lesson plan
• Scientific Method Posters
• Chemist Posters
• STEM Journal
• STEM Activity
• Writing Extension
• Easy-to-follow instructions
• Vocabulary Words

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