Table display of the baked goods from the baking contest

As the culminating project on a unit on chemical/physical change and mixtures/solutions, our 5th grade students competed in a holiday baking competition. Students were split into groups or pairs and created a recipe for a baked good. Professional bakers and community volunteers to bake the items to the students specifications. Students were even a video message with words of encouragement from celebrity chef, Carla Hall!

Items were then judged based on taste. Congratulations to our winners!

1st place- Vincent H, Calen A, Marcus S, and Kaylee M with a Chocolate Caramel Chip Cake Baker:  The Moon Bake Shop  

2nd Place- Arian F., Isreal S., Zhymere D., and Gavin G. with Oreo Brownies Express Baker: Ms. April Hodges

3rd Place- Vincent A., Jackson S., Jace H., and Uzziah J with a Blue Velvet Cake Baker: Ms. Jocelyn Wilson

Thank you to our school counselor, Ms. Agee, and Ms. Sloan, our 5th grade Science teacher, for organizing this fun event for our students! Also, thank you to all of our community partners and volunteers without whom this event would not have been possible! We look forward to continuing this event for years to come.