(Optional) Demonstrate measuring techniques.

Demonstration should include

  • identifying measuring tools
  • identifying units of measurement and their abbreviations
  • knowing the difference between measuring dry vs. liquid ingredients
  • converting between units. 

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • Why is measuring ingredients important?
  • What are the measuring tools, and what are they used for?

Communication

  • What abbreviations are commonly used, and why is it important to recognize them?
  • What are some common equivalents?
  • How should ingredients such as honey, mayonnaise, and shortening be measured?

Leadership

  • How can we help our peers identify the proper tools in labs?

Management

  • How can I double or halve a recipe?
  • What consequences can occur if the wrong measuring tool is used in a recipe?