The Year 5 Kitchen classes commenced Term 2 learning about the\u00a0many different ways that mixtures can be separated in the kitchen and how these techniques can prevent food waste.<\/p>\n
Separation techniques used in the Kitchen may involve physical separation (eg. Filtration using a strainer), or it can involve chemical separation using a catalyst, such as vinegar or lemon juice. Students learnt that catalysts are used to speed up a chemical reaction and the separation of a mixture.<\/p>\n
For centuries, people have used such separation techniques to create cheese as a way of preserving and storing food for later. As you can see below, the Year 5 students thoroughly enjoyed making their own Homemade Ricotta cheese and were very surprised how quick and easy it was!<\/p>\n
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