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Kitchen Chemistry 4-H Project Area

Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry

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Join the Terrestrial Alien Defense Academy and figure out how to outsmart the aliens by doing experiments in your kitchen. Learn about what matter is and how it changes form; explore the different properties of matter; find out about acids and bases; and discover how everyday items and kitchen ingredients can be used in cool tests! Designed for beginners but appropriate for all levels.

Scoresheets

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Year 1: Complete Project Areas 1 & 2. Take part in at least 1 learning experience and at least 1 leadership/citizenship activity. Complete a project review and project exhibit.

Year 2: Complete Project Areas 3 & 4. Take part in at least 1 learning experience and at least 1 leadership/citizenship activity. Complete a project review and project exhibit.

Exhibit Ideas 

How Do I Sign Up?

Screenshot of 4-H ZSuite enrollment page to select project
The first step is to create an enrollment in our ZSuite website.

Enroll in 4-H ZSuite

When you get to the CLUBS tab of the enrollment, you will want to ADD PROJECT.

For KITCHEN CHEMISTRY, you should search for:
    • SCIENCE / KITCHEN CHEMISTRY - YEAR 1 (SCIENCE FUN WITH KITCHEN CHEMISTRY)
    • SCIENCE / KITCHEN CHEMISTRY - YEAR 2 (SCIENCE FUN WITH KITCHEN CHEMISTRY)

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