Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the science and math behind baking cookies, while also improving your English skills through reading and following recipes.

Materials and Prep

• Ingredients for cookies (flour, sugar, butter, eggs, etc.)
• Baking equipment (mixing bowls, measuring cups, baking sheets, oven)
• Recipe for cookies
• Basic understanding of fractions and measurements

Activities

• English: Read through the cookie recipe out loud, paying attention to the ingredients and steps involved.
• History: Research the origins of chocolate chip cookies or any other type of cookie you are baking.
• Math: Practice measuring ingredients using fractions and converting measurements if needed.
• Physical Education: Get some exercise by dancing or doing jumping jacks while the cookies are baking.
• Science: Learn about the chemical reactions that occur when baking cookies, such as how heat affects ingredients.

Talking Points

• English: "Reading the recipe helps us understand the steps we need to take to bake delicious cookies."
• History: "Did you know that the chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Wakefield in the 1930s?"
• Math: "Measuring ingredients accurately is important for the cookies to turn out just right."
• Physical Education: "It's important to stay active, even while baking, to keep our bodies healthy."
• Science: "Baking involves chemical reactions that transform our ingredients into tasty cookies."