(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?