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Kitchen Science - Gingerbread House Engineering
2021-12-04 15:00:00 2021-12-04 16:00:00 America/New_York Kitchen Science - Gingerbread House Engineering The art and science of gingerbread house construction has driven competitions around the world. With the guidance of FIU CASE, learn how to create the best gingerbread structure using kitchen chemistry, the engineering design process, and holiday cheer! A list of required and suggested ingredients will be provided to participants who wish to create their own project to take home. Social distancing is recommended. Space is limited. Registration is required. Ages 8 - 12 yrs. Miami Lakes Branch -

Saturday, December 04
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-12-04 15:00:00 2021-12-04 16:00:00 America/New_York Kitchen Science - Gingerbread House Engineering The art and science of gingerbread house construction has driven competitions around the world. With the guidance of FIU CASE, learn how to create the best gingerbread structure using kitchen chemistry, the engineering design process, and holiday cheer! A list of required and suggested ingredients will be provided to participants who wish to create their own project to take home. Social distancing is recommended. Space is limited. Registration is required. Ages 8 - 12 yrs. Miami Lakes Branch -

The art and science of gingerbread house construction has driven competitions around the world. With the guidance of FIU CASE, learn how to create the best gingerbread structure using kitchen chemistry, the engineering design process, and holiday cheer! A list of required and suggested ingredients will be provided to participants who wish to create their own project to take home. Social distancing is recommended. Space is limited. Registration is required. Ages 8 - 12 yrs.

Materials Needed:

  • Pre-made gingerbread – OR substitute items like graham crackers
  • Pre-made icing
  • A suitable cookie sheet and cover to transport
     

Optional Materials:

  • Hard candies
  • Gum drops
  • Chocolate
  • Other delectable treats of your choosing to serve as decorative or structural elements

AGE GROUP: | Tween (8-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | In-Person | Holiday | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | Tween | STEM | Learning and Classes | In-Person | Arts and Crafts |

Miami Lakes Branch
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Phone: 305-822-6520
Branch manager
Joseph Truglio
Hours
We're closed Monday May 29
Mon, May 29 Closed
Tue, May 30 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 31 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 Closed
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Joseph Truglio
Address
6699 Windmill Gate Road
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Tel: 305-822-6520

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