YEAR 3 STEM REPORT

TURNING MILK INTO PLASTIC

Complete the sentences by choosing the right answers provided
NAME: …………………………………………………………………… in the boxes.
Please match the following to the appropriate answer.
changes the pH of the milk and makes the casein molecules unfold and
reorganize into a long chain, curdling the milk.

many molecules of a curds.

Milk contains
protein called casein.
small, white chunks should have become visible in the mixture.

1. When you added the hot milk to the vinegar,

When milk is heated a monomer and the ………………………………………………………………………
and combined with an chain of casein ………………………………………………………………………
acid, such as vinegar monomers is a ………………………………………………
polymer.
2. This is because adding an acid, such as vinegar, to the milk
………………………………………………………………………
which is why plastic ………………………………………………………………………
Each casein molecule
made from milk is ………………………………………………
is
called casein plastic.
3. The white chunks are
………………………………………………………………………
………………………
The polymer from the casein molecules
milk can be scooped unfold and reorganize
up and molded into a long chain.