How Do We Make Lemonade Like Ruby?

Materials:

• Fresh lemons, water, sugar

• Spoon

• Measuring cups and small cups

Instructions:

• Read Ruby’s Reunion Day Dinner and discuss the foods prepared for the celebration. 

• Invite students to squeeze lemons, measure ingredients, and mix to make lemonade.

• Encourage students to observe, taste, and describe the changes during the process.

Powerful InterACTions - PK3:

• What is this? 

• What do you smell?

• How does it feel in your hands?

• What can we do with lemons?

• Why do we mix water and brown sugar?

Powerful InterACTions - PK4:

• What happens when we squeeze the lemon?

• What changes when we add sugar?

• Why do we need to stir the lemonade?

• Why do you think Ruby’s family prepares special food for Reunion Day?

• How could we change the recipe?