Science Experiments in Food and Textiles

By Kevin Howard and Elaine Prisk, 168 pages, soft cover.

The authors have used their extensive experience in education to write this book.  It presents 74 experiments on foods, textiles, detergents and dyes, along with detailed notes for teachers and student worksheets that may be copied.

Each experiment is graded in terms of complexity and prior knowledge required:

• Level 1 - little or no specialised equipment or expertise

• Level 2 - some specialised laboratory equipment and practical skills

• Level 3 - familiarity with laboratory equipment and work methods

Additional reference sections in the book cover:

• Details of the reagents that are required

• Information on the equipment required for each experiment

• A glossary of technical and scientific terms

• A bibliography for the references quoted in the body of the text

• A selection of sample questions

More than just a lab manual, this book aims to stimulate curiosity and develop a practical approach to problem solving whilst providing an understanding of the science and technology of food and textiles.