Here are some samples of my work during my employment with FirstTeacher.com. These activities are posted on our Web site: www.familytlc.net
These activities and instructions are written for readers age 10- 12 years and their parents.
I began writing for First Teacher.com in the spring of 2000 and am now the managing editor.
Fruity Freezes
[20 Minutes]
Gelatin is a protein made from boiling animal bones. It is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. Gelatin dissolves in hot water to form a gel and when placed in cold water it can swell up to 5 to 10 times its weight. Gelatin has many uses. It is used in foods to make jams, jellies, and marshmallow. It is used in photography in film preparation and in medicine as a coating for pills. The next time you want a "cool" treat, use gelatin to make your own popsicles
You'll need:
• small package of sugar-free gelatin • wooden popsicle sticks or plastic spoons • 1 cup hot water • 1 cup cold fruit juice • small paper cups • measuring cups • bowl • pot
What to do:
- If possible, print out these directions. Read them through together before you begin.
- Together, gather everything you'll need.
- Place about 2 cups of water in a pot on the stove and turn on the burner.
- When the water boils, measure out 1 cup of the boiling water and pour in a bowl.
- Help your child pour a small package of sugar-free gelatin into the hot water and stir.
- Let her add 1 cup fruit juice, stir, and pour the mixture into small paper cups.
- Place in the freezer.
- When the mixture starts to freeze, let your child stick wooden popsicle sticks or plastic spoons into each cup. Freeze until hard, peel off the paper, and enjoy!
Useful information:
This is a refreshing treat. My brother and I made three different types. The whole family loved them! (Michelle, age 10)
