Step-by-step description:

1. Introduction:

   • Introduce the STEAM-Powered Pestil Project, explaining the objective to explore the cultural, nutritional, and scientific aspects of Pestil.

   • Provide background information on Pestil, including its cultural significance and traditional preparation methods.

2. Research and Planning:

   • Organize students into small groups and assign each group a specific aspect of the Pestil preparation process to investigate (e.g., the role of drying in preservation, the nutritional content of ingredients).

   • Instruct students to research the cultural and scientific principles behind their assigned aspect and develop a plan for their project.

3. Experimental Preparation:

   • Provide kitchen tools and ingredients for students to experiment with their assigned aspect of Pestil preparation.

   • Guide students through the process of blending ingredients, spreading the mixture on baking sheets, and drying Pestil.

   • Use sensors and data loggers to monitor drying conditions and gather data on temperature, humidity, and drying time.

4. Data Analysis and Engineering Design:

   • Teach students how to analyze the data collected during the drying process to understand the impact of different variables on the quality of Pestil.

   • Instruct students to design improvements to the drying process or equipment based on their findings.

   • Encourage students to create digital models of their engineering designs using tools like SketchUp.

5. Creative Presentation and Art:

   • Guide students in using digital tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) to document their experimental process, results, and analysis.

   • Have students design an artistic presentation for their Pestil, using food-safe colors and edible decorations to enhance visual appeal.

6. Mathematics and Nutritional Analysis:

   • Instruct students to calculate the nutritional content of their Pestil, including calories, vitamins, and minerals, using nutritional information sheets and mathematical formulas.

   • Encourage students to present their nutritional analysis in an easy-to-understand format using graphs and charts.

7. Cultural Showcase:

   • Organize a showcase event where students present their Pestil projects to the class, explaining their cultural, nutritional, and scientific principles, experimental process, and presentation choices.

   • Encourage peer feedback and reflection on the scientific rigor, creativity, and cultural relevance of each project.

Check the understanding:

• Conduct a debriefing session where students reflect on the cultural, nutritional, and scientific principles they explored, the challenges they faced, and the outcomes of their projects.