Introduction to Food Science

Monday, Jan. 29, 2024

Objective: Describe major impacts to the food science industry

Leading Question: What is food science?

Introduction to Food Science.  Use Food Science PPT. to follow along.

Research the history of a food innovator

Food Scientists and their Contributions

Complete the vocabulary anagram puzzle


Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024

Objective: Describe major impacts to the food science industry

                         Determine metric units used in food science

Leading Question: What are five historical laws established to achieve a safe food supply? 

History of Food Science. 

Food laws activity

Complete the metric units worksheet


Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024

Objective: Identify equipment used in food science

                        Determine metric units used in food science

Leading Question: What is the universal measuring system used in food science? 

Equipment identification.  View the equipment and identify what it is and what it is used for.  

This slideshow might help you with identification.

Prepare for Monster Cookie Lab


Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024

Objective: Use measuring equipment and proper metric unit conversions to make cookies

Leading Question: How much is each cookie worth?

Monster Cookie Lab


Friday, February 2, 2024

Objective: Collect information related to your SAE project and format it according to expectations

Leading Question: What is 200 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?


Monday, Feb. 5, 2024

Objective: Demonstrate how to measure food accurately

Leading Question: What food science invention is most valuable to you?

Take the introduction to food science quiz in google classroom.

Measuring Properly.

Measuring Volumes of Irregularly Shaped Objects Lab.  This lab will occur over a period of 2 days.


Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

Objective: Demonstrate how to properly measure foods

Leading Question: How do you measure volume of irregularly shaped items?

Measuring Volumes of Irregularly Shaped Objects Lab.  


Wednesday, Feb.7, 2024

Objective: Demonstrate how to measure food accurately

Leading Question:  What method of measurement is most accurate for dry ingredients? 

Collect class data on Measuring Volumes of Irregularly Shaped Objects Lab and turn into google classroom.

Measuring Accurately Lab.


Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024

Objective: Assess on measuring

                        Demonstrate how to use sensory evaluation in food science

Leading Question: What method of measurement is most accurate for liquid ingredients? 

Collect class data on Measuring Accurately lab and turn into google classroom.

Take Measuring/Equipment Quiz in google classroom.

Sensory Evaluation.  Use the Sensory Evaluation PPT. to follow along.


Friday, February 9, 2024

Objective: Collect information related to your SAE project and format it according to expectations

Leading Question: What are the 4 sensory characteristics of food products?


Monday, Feb. 12, 2024

Objective: Demonstrate how to use sensory evaluation in food science

Leading Question: What is sensory evaluation?

Complete the Odor Recognition Lab. 

Sensory Evaluation.  Use the Sensory Evaluation PPT. to follow along.

Complete the Taste Test Panel Lab.  


Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024

Objective: Demonstrate how to make a food analog

Leading Question: What is a food analog?

Take the Sensory Evaluation Quiz in google classroom.

Complete the Imitation Apple Pie Lab.


Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024

Objective: Assess on introduction to food science

Leading Question: What is an adulterated food?

Finish the Imitation Apple Pie Lab.

Begin Sugar Substitutes Assessment


Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024

Objective: Assess on introduction to food science

Leading Question: How has food science changed over the years?

Finish sugar substitutes assessment


Friday, February 16, 2024

Objective: Collect information related to your SAE project and format it according to expectations

Leading Question: What is a major struggle with your SAE project?