Ice Cream In a Bag

Yesterday we had a great science experience that tied in with our field trip last week ~ we made our own ice cream in a bag!  It was a great experience loaded with lots of fun and super easy.  I highly suggest taking some time this summer and doing it with your kids at home.

Supplies:
Milk/Cream
Sugar
Vanilla
Rock Salt
Ice
Zip Lock Bags

You take 2 Zip Lock bags (we highly suggest you use the name brand so they won't spring a leak so easily).  In the larger bag, you place rock salt and ice.  In the smaller Zip Lock bag you place sugar, vanilla, and milk.  Be sure to mix them enough to make the sugar dissolve.  Once ready, place the smaller bag in to the larger bag and shake for about 5-10 minutes.  You will end up with ice cream!

There are ways to make other flavors than vanilla; but, we went with simplicity!  The kids had a blast and enjoyed their creation.  If you look to do this at home, there are plenty of sites to help with other flavors.  Sorry there aren't any pictures, I was having too much fun watching them mix it all up.