Ice Cream Invention & Food Science Career Search

Lesson plan for making ice cream in a bag with step-by-step instructions

This is your GO TO lesson plan for making ice cream in a bag! It includes how to make ice cream step by step and even give students to options to design their own ice cream and research more information about careers in the food science industry!

I don’t have a stove- so I can’t use this lesson.

No fear! All you need is some ice and a few more easy ingredients! Check the list below and it will be easy to complete this lesson!

What will my students learn?

Besides just using this as a lesson plan to make ice cream in a bag they students will learn so much more including how to make ice cream step by step.

1.Visualize how ice cream is made by using this lesson plan to make ice cream in a bag.
2.Explain the career of a food scientist.
3.Create their own ice cream  with real ingredients and create an imaginary one.

This resource includes:

• Teacher Directions
• Videos
• Pre-Lab, Lab, Post Lab Activity Guide with Answers.
• Projects

What do I need to buy for this resource?

Materials Needed:

1/3 cup sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup half and half
½ cup milk
1 sandwich bag
Crushed ice
½ cup rock salt
1 quart bag
Duct tape
Towels or paper towels
Optional: Ice cream toppings