3rd-8th Grade Lesson
Butter: Cream to Creamy
The Ellis County Farm Bureau is thrilled to offer our Butter - From Cream to Creamy lesson. We'll bring all the supplies needed for your class to make their own butter from scratch, right in the classroom! This activity teaches the simple science behind a beloved dairy product and highlights the importance of agriculture. To schedule this free, educational experience for your classroom, schedule below!
Lesson over look - The Science of Butter
Introduction
What's the one ingredient in your refrigerator that's liquid one day and could be a solid the next?
Butter-Making Experiment
As students shake their jar the fat globules will begin to stick together, a process called agitation.
Enjoy the Treat
We incorporate crackers for the students to taste the butter they made themselves.
Connection to Agriculture
Students will lear the versatility of dairy products from the farm.