Archive for February, 2010

Baking Powder Power

February 25, 2010
By Scott (aka - Mr.Q)
Baking Powder Power

In my previous posts on how to teach science at breakfast we focused on how the concepts of atoms, density, diffusion, and the Law of Conservation can be found during the first meal of the day.  We’ll return to a couple of these concepts throughout this post, but I think it’s time to look...
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How To Teach Science During Breakfast… With Pancakes!

February 18, 2010
By Scott (aka - Mr.Q)
How To Teach Science During Breakfast… With Pancakes!

This week, we will be looking at one of the heavyweights of breakfast menus.  All you have to do is mention its name and children will come running.  In fact, as I look back into my childhood, this breakfast meal was one of the first foods I was ever allowed to cook.  That’s right,...
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How To Teach Science During Breakfast… Soggy Cereal Science

February 11, 2010
By Scott (aka - Mr.Q)
How To Teach Science During Breakfast… Soggy Cereal Science

So far, we have learned how cooking bacon and brewing coffee can be used to teach science during breakfast.  Now it’s time to turn our attention towards another common early morning meal – cereal. Before we do, let’s review the four basic concepts that can be used to teach science: Now go grab a...
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How To Teach Science During Breakfast… With Coffee

February 4, 2010
By Scott (aka - Mr.Q)
How To Teach Science During Breakfast…  With Coffee

My breakfast table would not be complete without a steaming cup of coffee. It is true that I have a deep love for bacon, but I could easily pass up this fried goodness for my morning coffee.  People who know me well would say my zombie-like appearance will not change at all without this...
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