![]() ![]() Analyze your data and draw conclusions about which cereal had the most/least iron. Now, make a scatter plot of your data with percent DV on the y-axis and amount of iron on the x-axis. Once you’ve completed all four cereal tests, reflect on your observations. Observe whether you attract any iron record your observations in a notebook (“None,” “Small amount,” “Medium amount,” “Large amount”).Īnalyze Data While you won’t be able to gather an exact measurement of how much iron is in each cereal, you can take meticulous notes and record based on the scale (“None,” “Little amount,” “Medium amount,” and “Large amount”).Record the amount of iron on the nutrition label.Record on a scale based on four data points: “None,” “Small amount,” “Medium amount,” and “Large amount.”.Observe whether there is any iron in the bottle.Let the bottle air-dry for two hours on a stable surface.Flip the bottle to get rid of excess water remove the magnet.After you pour all of the mixture, pour 150 mL water through to rinse with a fresh measuring cup.Re-blend the mixture with 100 mL distilled water if it becomes hard to pour.Make sure the mixture passes slowly over the magnet.Above a large bowl, pour the mixture into the bottle through the large opening and into the bowl the magnet should be underneath, facing the bowl. ![]() Rinse the blender with a very small amount of water (20 mL) pour this remaining amount into the same measuring cup.Blend the measured cereal with 250 mL distilled water until you have a smooth substance with no chunks pour into the liquid measuring cup.Duct tape the magnet to the outside of the bottle placement should be about halfway down label the bottles as per cereal (e.g., Cheerios, Special K, Raisin Bran).Cut off the bottom of four plastic bottles remove the lids. ![]() The goal of this science experiment is to test which cereals contain the most supplemental iron. You will also need the following items and materials to complete this science project: For each cereal test, you’ll need a little over a cup (250 milliliters) of cereal. Materials & Goal Choose four types of cereal with varying levels of iron (see below). These numbers are based on recommendations for nutrients in a 2,000 calorie daily diet. ![]() Which brand do you think will have the most iron for you to extract? Note the importance of the “Percent Daily DV” (DV) on the cereal’s nutrition label. Project #2: Magnetic Breakfast - Measuring Iron in Cereal How much iron do you think is in your cereal? In this science fair project, you will test and compare four types of cereal for supplemental iron. Refer to our safety tips for more information. Remember to always handle magnets with care. While this particular project is more suitable for your younger kiddos, they’ll still need your supervision. For this project, we’re looking at how much iron is in our breakfast cereal. For that reason, iron is added to some foods, including cereal. However, some people don’t get enough natural irons, which are typically found in leafy green vegetables and red meat. Fortunately, most of us are able to get enough iron from the foods we eat. If the deficiency continues, we could develop iron deficiency anemia. An iron deficiency will lead to low energy, shortness of breath, dizziness, weight loss, and low mood. Our bodies need iron it’s an essential mineral used to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Welcome to part two of our science fair series - Today, we’re walking you through the magnetic breakfast project, where we’ll measure the amount of iron found in different cereals. ![]()
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