Yum, yum! Engineering of Ice Cream at Scotch Plains

Who knew learning could be yummy?  Last week, campers at Scotch Plains saw that learning could be fun by developing their own websites and video games.  This week, in Engineering of Ice Cream, campers are learning about the design process and eating their creations too!  

Today, campers were given the task of engineering their own Rice Krispies treats.  Working in pairs, campers devised a process for creating their yummy snacks.  They put their plans into action and tested whether their agreed upon methods and measurements produced a tasty snack.  They even tried each others out and decided which pair made the best Rice Krispies treat!  It was a sticky morning! Our campers had a ton of fun making their desserts and then reflected on the process after.   

Mixing up their concoctions!

Ooey and gooey!

Making Rice Krispies treats using marshmallows, butter, and most importantly, Rice Krispies!

Yesterday, campers were challenged with the task of engineering a marshmallow tower. The class was split up into two teams that each tried to design the tallest tower. Campers could use popsicle sticks, toothpicks, and tape for their creations.  There was some friendly competition as both teams worked on their designs.  Check out both towers below!

Working hard on their designs!

The final products!

Stay tuned as our campers make ice cream later on in the week!  It's a tasty one here at Scotch Plains!