In this Fuel It! video, Maggie and Mrs. Kissell work together to demonstrate how to create a healthy and tasty after school snack of pitas filled with vegetables and a creamy sauce. [2:58]

This Fuel It! video depicts Katherine and Megan as they make their healthy snack called Apple Canoes for Two. Using apples to represent canoes, the girls use various other healthy ingredients to create their playful yet nutritious snack. [3:32]

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One of the characteristics that makes M&Ms so popular is dye that colors the hard shell, and of course the chocolate. But, many are unaware of what dyes are used to make those colors. This day long lab uses paper chromatography to explore the many different dyes that give your favorite candies their color.

Follow along in this Fuel It! video, with Alexis as she makes Chunky Monkey bars using a variety of healthy ingredients such as oats, flaxseed, macadamia nuts and banana chips. [5:56]

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, two solar cookers are tested against a control to see which can cook a "s'more" faster.

Students learn about using renewable energy from the Sun for heating and cooking as they build and compare the performance of four solar cooker designs. They explore the concepts of insulation, reflection, absorption, conduction and convection.

Learn how to make your own hummus in a unique and healthy snack in this Fuel It! video with Brittany, Bryce and Pamela. After making their own hummus from chickpeas and spices, they spread it on a cake and top it with edamame to create their snack called Crickets on Sand. [3:48]

Daniel learns the steps involved in baking banana bread and finds out that waiting for the bread to be done is the hardest part. But he can use his imagination to make the waiting easier and pretends that he can bake a cake that is full of love. By the time he's done pretending, the banana bread is done as well. Included are links to supplemental activities. [2:21]

Katerina discovers that she really likes bell peppers! She even tries carrots, but doesn't like them. Teach kids to understand that trying foods is important. After they have tried a new food, they can decide if they like it or not. [1:24]

Annie's dad teaches her how to make dumplings from a family recipe. Teach kids the importance of family recipes and assist them while they cook in the kitchen! [2:17]

In this Fuel It! video, Ella and Sela team up to create a delicious and healthy variation of the fruit roll up. The pair spread peanut butter on a tortilla and then top it with apples and sharp cheese to create their Fruit Fold-Up. [3:39]

Brady and Noel work together to create gluten free optional Fruit Muffins in this Fuel It! video. The two use healthy ingredients such as brown rice flour and a variety of fruits to create an alternative to the sugary muffin often found in stores. [4:16]

In this Fuel It! video, Becky demonstrates how to create a healthy version of the much-loved snack, trail mix. Using a variety of dry ingredients, such as raisins, peanuts and banana chips, she creates her own Fruit Trail Mix. [3:21]

In this video, Veronica, Julie and Olga demonstrate how to create three healthy yet delightful dips. [1:53]

Learn how to create a healthy alternative to the traditional breakfast muffin in this Fuel It! video with Mara. Using fruits, vegetables and other healthy ingredients, she creates what is called the Good Morning Muffin. [2:10]

In this Fuel It! video, Thomas revs up for the day by making a Good Stuff Shake. With the use of a wide variety of healthy ingredients, such as carrots, grapes, juice and broccoli, Thomas is able to make the perfect afterschool snack. [4:07]

In this video, Jalani Phillips, Jr. (age 10, U.S. Virgin Islands) describes the origins of his Healthy Lunchtime Challenge winning recipe for Hurricane Lentil and Salmon Patties, and his mother talks about their family's cooking traditions. Jalani explains why he would rather be a chef than president of the United States. After explaining why he and his mother frequently use onions in their dishes, he describes some of the cultural recipes that have inspired him to cook. His mother explains that she learned to cook at a young age and thought it was important for Jalani to learn, too. [2:51]

Miss Penny and the KidVision Kids go to Spaghetto Pasta Factory to learn how pasta is made. They find out that pasta and pizza are associated with the country of Italy. They identify, measure, and knead the ingredients to make pasta dough. They learn how the dough is made into shapes. And they taste three different sauces that are the same colors as the Italian flag, red, white, and green. Now that's pasta! Included are links to age-appropriate lesson plans. [9:01]

When it comes to making ice cream, in order to make the mixture cold enough to freeze, you surround the container with ice and rock salt. This experiment helps you learn how the addition of salt (or other substances) affects the freezing point of water.