Kitchen Science

Your first STEM classroom

investigate the art and science behind culinary creations and everyday life.

  • Discover pie crust art and science

    Pie crusts have been a foundational part of cuisines across cultures for thousands of years. From humble empanadas to decadent tarts, the art and science of dough construction has been passed down from generation to generation, with each area of the globe having a slightly different take.

  • Discover gingerbread house science

    A tried and true holiday tradition, gingerbread houses have been a symbol of the season since they first popped up in 16th century Germany. The art and science of their construction has driven competitions – friendly and fierce – in communities around the world.

  • Discover pH rainbow volcanoes

    Create a river of cascading colors in this twist on the classic erupting volcano. This activity focuses on the pH scale, which measures hydrogen ions in a solution and allows you to determine if the solution is acidic, basic or neutral.

  • Discover why water matters

    Matter is everything that has mass and takes up space – including water. From freezers to faucets to stoves – water exists in three states in the kitchen.

Pie crusts have been a foundational part of cuisines across cultures for thousands of years. From humble empanadas to decadent tarts, the art and science of dough construction has been passed down from generation to generation, with each area of the globe having a slightly different take.