Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to make a delicious thin crust pizza with ground beef, onion, and mozzarella while learning about math and science concepts.
Materials and Prep
- 1 pizza crust
- 1/2 cup ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Oven preheated to 400°F
- Basic math skills (counting, measuring)
- Basic understanding of cooking safety rules
Activities
Count the number of ingredients needed for the pizza.
Measure out the ground beef and shredded mozzarella cheese using cups and discuss fractions.
Observe the changes in ingredients as they cook in the oven.
Discuss the science behind how the cheese melts and why the crust becomes crispy.
Talking Points
"Let's count the ingredients together. Can you count how many cups of cheese we need?"
"When we measure the ground beef, we are using fractions. Do you know what half a cup means?"
"When we put the pizza in the oven, the cheese will melt. Do you know why cheese melts when it gets hot?"
"The crust of the pizza will become crispy in the oven. Can you guess why that happens?"