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| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Cooking- how to measure by volume for wet and dry ingredients |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Cooking - How to Measure by Volume for Wet and Dry Ingredients
Year 8
No subject
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum requirements for practical skills in cooking and measurements.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Measurement | 5 | Briefly discuss why measuring ingredients accurately is important in cooking. |
| 2 | Demonstration of Measuring Techniques | 10 | Show how to measure wet and dry ingredients using different measuring tools. |
| 3 | Distributing Measuring Cards | 5 | Hand out printable measuring cards for students to fill in during the practice. |
| 4 | Hands-On Practice | 5 | Students practice measuring wet and dry ingredients using the measuring tools. |
| 5 | Collection of Measuring Cards | 3 | Randomly check the measuring cards filled by students to verify understanding. |
| 6 | Assigning Homework | 2 | Assign homework related to measuring techniques without class presentations. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into an essential skill in cooking: measuring ingredients accurately. Why do you think this is important? (Pause for responses.) That's right! Accurate measurements ensure that our recipes turn out just as we want them, whether we are baking a cake or cooking a sauce. If we don’t measure correctly, we might end up with too much salt or not enough flour. Let's explore how to measure different ingredients!"
"Now, let’s take a closer look at how to measure both wet and dry ingredients. First, I’ll show you how to measure dry ingredients like flour and sugar. (Hold up a dry measuring cup.) When measuring dry ingredients, we want to fill the cup generously and then level it off with a knife for accuracy.
Now, let me demonstrate measuring a wet ingredient, like water. (Hold up a liquid measuring cup.) For wet ingredients, we need to fill the cup to the appropriate line while checking at eye level to ensure it’s accurate. Remember, the meniscus, or the curve at the top of the liquid, is what we need to read.
Now you all can see these techniques in action!"
"I have some printable measuring cards for everyone. (Hand out the measuring cards to the students.) These cards have a list of common ingredients and their recommended measurements. Your task is to fill these out during our practice, writing the correct measurements you use today. Keep these cards handy; they will help you when you're at home cooking!"
"Let’s move onto the fun part; it’s your turn to measure! I have various ingredients here: water, flour, and sugar, along with measuring cups and spoons. I want you to pair up and practice measuring both wet and dry ingredients based on the techniques we just discussed. Remember, ask questions if you're unsure about the measurements or techniques. I’ll be walking around to help. Let’s get started!"
"Time’s up! Please bring me your measuring cards. I’ll be checking them randomly to see how well you measured your ingredients today. This is a great chance for me to see if you’ve understood the concepts we covered."
"Great job today, everyone! For homework, I want you to select a recipe you’d like to try at home. Write down the measurements you would need from that recipe, making sure to pay attention to those dry and wet measurements we practiced today. I won’t ask you to present it in class, but I will check your homework next time. Thanks for your hard work today!"
What are the two main types of ingredients you learned to measure today? Provide examples of each.
Why is it important to measure ingredients accurately when cooking? Give at least two reasons.
Describe the method you would use to measure one cup of flour accurately. What specific technique should you use to level it off?
When measuring water in a liquid measuring cup, where should you be looking to ensure accuracy? Explain why this is important.
After practicing measuring ingredients in class, what different types of measuring tools did you use? List them and describe their purpose.
For your homework, select a recipe you would like to try that requires both wet and dry ingredients. Write down the recipe’s ingredients along with their measurements.
Reflecting on today's lesson, what did you find most challenging about measuring ingredients? How might you improve when you practice at home?
How will you use the measuring cards you received in class for your homework? Explain their importance in helping you measure ingredients accurately.
If a recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of sugar, how many teaspoons would that be? Show your calculation.
Choose one ingredient from your recipe and explain how you would measure it using the techniques discussed in class.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is it important to measure ingredients accurately in cooking? | |
| What is the correct technique for measuring dry ingredients like flour? | |
| How do you measure a wet ingredient accurately? | |
| What is the meniscus, and why is it important when measuring liquids? | |
| What should you do if you're unsure about the measurement during practice? | |
| Why might using incorrect measurements affect a recipe? | |
| What did you learn from practicing with the measuring cards? | |
| What is one recipe you plan to try at home, and what measurements will you need? |