First-hand Investigations
| Activity Title | doc | Syllabus Reference | Topic Link | Content Area addressed | |
| Making Mayonnaise | .png) | .png) | HSC Senior Science | 9.2 Lifestyle Chemistry | First-hand investigation to make an emulsion (mayonnaise) |
Egg white Emulsions "Baffling Beaters" | | | HSC Senior Science | 9.2 Lifestyle Chemistry | Making an emulsion (a colloid foam) |
| Colour and food preservation | | | HSC Senior Science | 9.2 Preservatives and Additives | Investigate the effect of pH as a preservative |
| Preservatives and Additives | | | HSC Senior Science | 9.2 Preservatives and Additives | The effect of nitrite as a preservative |
| Carbohydrates (Students) | | | HSC Chemistry | 9.2 Production of materials and Opt. 9.9 Forensic Chemistry | Investigation on the effect of sugar concentration on the setting of jelly. Includes Notes and Worksheet on carbohydrates |
| Carbohydrates (Teachers) | | | HSC Chemistry | 9.2 Production of materials and Opt. 9.9 Forensic Chemistry | Answers to investigation questions and worksheets. Vocabulary list for carbohydrates |
| Enzyme Chemistry | | | HSC Biology | 9.2 Maintaining a balance | A demonstration of the effects of naturally occurring enzymes on gelatine protein |
| Enzymatic Browning of apples | | | HSC Biology | 9.2 Maintaining a balance | Enzyme activity affected by pH causing the browning of apples |
Yeast Growth | | | HSC Biology | 9.6 Biotechnology | Factors affecting fermentation by yeast |
Ripe fruits - | | | Yrs 7 - 10 Science | 9.6 Student Research Project "Skills development" | Testing for the presence of starch and sugar in bananas |
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