Jordan saw someone on You tube showing you how to make a chocolate cake in a frying pan. All the ingredients got put together into the frying pan, was mixed and then put on the stove top with a lid on it.He decided to make it and so made sure he had all the ingredients - he had to go and buy some icing sugar with his Poppy. He made the cake and iced it but didn't like to eat this.

English Language Arts

• Jordan practiced reading and following written instructions from the YouTube video.
• Jordan learned new vocabulary words related to baking and cooking.
• Jordan developed his writing skills by documenting the steps he took to make the chocolate cake.
• Jordan may explore writing a review or reflection on his experience making the cake.

Math

• Jordan used measurement skills to accurately measure the ingredients for the cake.
• Jordan practiced counting and measuring while adding the ingredients together.
• Jordan may explore scaling the recipe to make a larger or smaller cake.
• Jordan can calculate the cost of the ingredients and determine the amount of money he spent on the cake.

Science

• Jordan learned about the chemical reactions involved in baking a cake.
• Jordan observed how heat transforms the ingredients into a cake.
• Jordan can investigate the different effects of cooking on the stove top versus baking in the oven.
• Jordan can experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create variations of the chocolate cake.

For continued development, Jordan can try experimenting with different cooking methods or recipes. He can explore other dishes that can be made in a frying pan or try baking the cake in the oven for comparison. Jordan can also research more about the science behind baking and try different variations of the chocolate cake recipe to find one that he enjoys more.

Book Recommendations

• The Great British Bake Off: How to Bake the Perfect Victoria Sponge and Other Baking Secrets by Linda Collister: This book provides a collection of classic baking recipes along with tips and techniques for successful baking.
• The Frying Pan Cookbook by Lisa Lotts: This cookbook offers a variety of recipes specifically designed to be cooked in a frying pan, including desserts like skillet cakes.
• The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect Your Cooking by Dr. Stuart Farrimond: This book explores the science behind cooking and baking, providing explanations and tips to improve culinary skills.