Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the connection between cooking and science, and improve your English skills through cooking-related activities.

Materials and Prep

• Ingredients for a simple recipe (e.g., flour, sugar, eggs, butter)
• Cooking utensils (e.g., mixing bowls, measuring cups, spoons)
• Access to a stove or oven (with adult supervision)
• English vocabulary list related to cooking (e.g., bake, whisk, stir)

Activities

• Activity 1: Cooking Vocabulary

  Go through the English vocabulary list related to cooking. Practice saying the words aloud and use them in sentences. Create flashcards with the words and their definitions for future review.

• Activity 2: Recipe Reading Comprehension

  Choose a simple recipe together and read it aloud. Discuss the different steps and ingredients. Ask comprehension questions to ensure understanding.

• Activity 3: Cooking Science Experiment

  Choose a cooking experiment that demonstrates a scientific concept, such as making a volcano cake using baking soda and vinegar. Discuss the chemical reaction and observe the results.

• Activity 4: Recipe Creation

  Encourage the student to create their own recipe using their favorite ingredients. Help them write down the recipe, including the measurements and cooking instructions.

Talking Points

• When we cook, we can learn about different scientific concepts, such as how ingredients react with each other when heated or mixed together.
• Reading recipes helps us improve our reading comprehension skills. We need to understand the steps and ingredients to successfully make a dish.
• Some cooking experiments involve chemical reactions. For example, when we mix baking soda and vinegar, it creates bubbles and foam because of a chemical reaction.
• Creating our own recipe allows us to be creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients. We can write down our recipe to share with others.