American Chemical Society
Inquiry in Action: Exploring Baking Powder
An activity that allows students to discover the active ingredients in baking powder by studying chemical change. Lab activity includes both teacher and student instructions.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Development of Baking Powder
The invention of baking powder had a huge impact on bakers' ability to produce and distribute bread to large numbers of people. The history of this lowly ingredient is presented, along with a chemistry lesson plan for secondary students.