Objective
By the end of this lesson, H will learn how to use a digital scale to measure water and flour accurately. H will also understand the importance of measurement in cooking and baking, and how math, science, and English come together in these activities.
Materials and Prep
- Digital scale
- Measuring cup (for water)
- Measuring cup or spoon (for flour)
- Water
- Flour
Before starting the lesson, ensure the digital scale is charged or has fresh batteries. Familiarize yourself with how to turn on the scale and reset it to zero (tare function) before measuring.
Activities
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Measuring Water:
Start by measuring a specific amount of water using the digital scale. Ask H to predict how much water will weigh in grams when using a measuring cup. Then, let H measure the water and compare it to their prediction.
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Measuring Flour:
Next, have H measure out flour using the digital scale. Discuss how flour can vary in weight based on how it’s packed. Let H experiment by measuring different amounts and see how the weight changes.
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Recipe Time:
Create a simple recipe together that requires both water and flour. H can use the measurements they just took to help make the recipe. This will help them see the real-world application of what they learned.
Talking Points
- "Why do you think it's important to measure ingredients when we cook or bake?"
- "Did you know that 1 cup of water weighs about 240 grams? Let’s see if we can measure that!"
- "Flour can be tricky! If we scoop it too hard, we might get more than we need. Why do you think that happens?"
- "When we use a scale, we can be super precise. Why do you think precision is important in baking?"
- "What do you think will happen if we use too much or too little flour in our recipe?"