On Wednesday 29th March, Miss Scott, a science teacher at Auchenharvie, came to help us with a science experiment. Prior to her visit we had been learning about microbes and both their dangers and beneficial uses.
For our experiment, we were investigating how microbes can be used in the production of cheese. We had to use a variety of equipment such as test tubes, timers, measuring cylinders, water baths, milk and rennet.
In groups, we investigated different factors such as how volume of milk, volume of rennet and type of milk affected the cheese production.
We all thoroughly enjoyed the experience and found it excellent to have some hands on experience in working with microbes.
Miss Scott demonstrating the experiment.“The experiment was fun and educational!” Emma“I found it interesting because you could see the results there and then.” Kristopher“I found it fun because it was a new experience for me.” Teigan“When we tried the experiment, our skimmed milk did not go hard. It was going to take a very long time.” Jason“It was really interesting to see a method for making cheese.” Afton“It took quite a bit of time to do the experiment. The blue milk went hard quickest in the water bath.” Leo“I found it really fun getting to do an experiment that we have never done before.” Carrie
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Wow this is so interesting! How lucky are you to have a visit from Miss Scott who is a Science expert!! You will most certainly know more than me about microbes now – great Science skills being developed!
Wow this is so interesting! How lucky are you to have a visit from Miss Scott who is a Science expert!! You will most certainly know more than me about microbes now – great Science skills being developed!
I enjoyed making the cheese