SAN ANTONIO – Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment in the video player above.
Hello parents, teachers, and students! Science with Sarah is back for the 2026-2027 school year. This year’s first experiment is a delightful classic: making ice cream at home. Not only is this a fun activity, but it also serves as a fantastic way to explore the concept of changing states of matter!
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Materials to make ice cream
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MAKE YOUR HYPOTHESIS
Before starting, consider this question: How long will it take for the ice cream to form? Making a hypothesis encourages critical thinking and allows students to engage with the scientific process.
DO THE EXPERIMENT
1. Prepare your ice cream bag with the mixture.
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2. Place the sealed ice cream bag into a larger bag filled with ice and salt.
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3. Shake the outer bag vigorously!
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4. Enjoy your freshly made ice cream!
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HOW IT WORKS
The science behind this delightful treat involves the effect of salt on ice. The salt lowers the melting temperature of the ice, which creates a very cold environment around the ice cream mixture. As you shake the bag, the movement helps the liquid cream freeze into a solid form. This experiment is an engaging way to visualize the transformation of a liquid (cream) into a solid (ice cream) as it undergoes the freezing process!
Enjoy your homemade treat!
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