Chemistry of Cooking

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 17.04.04

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Background
  4. Objectives
  5. Strategies and Activities
  6. Teacher Resources
  7. Student Resources
  8. Appendix A: Implementing District Standards
  9. Bibliography

The Power of Extracts

Stevara Clinton

Published September 2017

Tools for this Unit:

Teacher Resources

http://www.ivyroses.com/Chemistry/Organic/FunctionalGroups.php (accessed 7/13)

This site is useful for explaining functional groups and providing examples.

https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/guide-tinctures-extracts (accessed 7/13)

This website was very useful in explaining how to make extracts at home with fresh herbs, dried herbs, or berries.  The site also provides recommended alcohol percentages based on the type of herb.

https://www.diynatural.com/homemade-body-scrubs/ (accessed 7/27)

This website gave a great description for making a basic body scrub.

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-atoms-bond-george-zaidan-and-charles-morton (accessed 7/27)

This video provides another visual on covalent and ionic bonding besides the one referenced.

Salsa Materials: Mango, cilantro, jalapeños, tomatoes, onions, large bowl, serving spoon, small bowls or cups for students, spoons, and tortilla chips

Materials for making an extract: 80 proof vodka, fresh or dried herbs, small mason jars, scales, 50 mL graduated cylinders or larger, cheese cloth, funnel, storage jars, stirrers, and any other equipment you may want to talk about but not necessarily being used.

Material for making the bath scrub: Epsom salt, sugar, olive oil, plastic containers for students to take home.

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