Science in the FCS Classroom
I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditions
in which they can learn. Albert Einstein
Science in the FCS Classroom
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• TEKS Addressed
– Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
• 5(A) The student demonstrates knowledge of
food management principles . The student will demonstrate
correct food preparation techniques, including nutrient retention
– Food Science
• 4(A) The student analyzes the role of acids and
bases in the food sciences. The student will
identify the properties of acids and bases.
• 6(I) The student studies the chemical properties
of food. The student will analyze chemical and
physical changes in food
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– Culinary
• 6(A) The student will demonstrate the
preparation skills of items commonly prepared
in food service operations
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Science in the FCS Classroom
Science in the FCS Classroom
Science in the FCS Classroom
Fat Balloons
Science in the FCS Classroom
• TEKS Addressed:
– Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
• 1(A) Classify nutrients, their functions, and food
sources and compare the nutritive value of
various foods
– Food Science
• 17(A) compare the properties of saturated and
unsaturated fatty acids
– Culinary Arts
• 6(A) The students understands the basics of
nutrition
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Suggestions for Using “Fat Balloons”:
1. Have students list examples of food that
contain the type of fat they have illustrated.
2. Use the balloons as a visual when discussing
the types of fat used in recipes in the
laboratory.
3. For fun have “fat building” races and see who
can build their molecule the fastest and the
most accurate… Then give then a “Fat Prize”.
Science in the FCS Classroom
Science in the FCS Classroom
• TEKS Addressed
– Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
• 5(A) Demonstrate correct food preparation
techniques, including nutrient retention
– Food Science
• 2(H) Communicate valid conclusions supported
supported by the data through methods such
as lab reports, labeled drawings…………..
– Culinary Arts
• 6(A), (I) Demonstrate baking techniques such
as yeast breads, and rolls, quick breads and
desserts
• 1(D) Understands scientific principles used in CA
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• TEKS Addressed
– Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
• 5(A) Demonstrate correct food preparation
techniques, including nutrient retention
– Food Science
• 2(H) Communicate valid conclusions supported
supported by the data through methods such
as lab reports, labeled drawings…………..
– Culinary Arts
• 6(A), (I) Demonstrate baking techniques such
as yeast breads, and rolls, quick breads and
desserts
• 1(D) Understands scientific principles used in CA
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Science in the FCS Classroom
Science in the FCS Classroom
Science in the FCS Classroom
Science in the FCS Classroom
Science in the FCS Classroom
• Crystallization
– TEKS Addressed
• Lifetime Nutrition
– 1(A) Classify nutrients, their functions, and food
sources and compare the nutritive value of foods
• Food Science
– 6(I) Analyze chemical and physical changes in food
– (E) Discuss the process of caramelization
• Culinary Arts
– 1(D) Understand scientific principles used in CA
– 6(F) Develop food production and presentation
techniques
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Soft Ball Stage
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Firm-Ball
Stage
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Hard-Ball
Stage
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Soft-Crack Stage
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Hard-Crack
Stage
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Candy Bag Samples: (Use your imagination)
Soft-Ball: Mints and Chocolates
Sugar 85% Water 15%
Firm-Ball: Caramel
Sugar 87% Water 13%
Hard-Ball: Tootsie Rolls
Sugar 92% Water 8%
Soft-Crack: Starburst
Sugar 95% Water 5%
Hard-Crack: Hard Candy Pieces
Sugar 99% Water 1%
Enjoy……..
Science in the FCS Classroom
Science in the FCS Classroom
Science in the FCS Classroom
• TEKS Addressed
– Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
– Food Science
• 10 A-G – The student understands how
Leavening agents are used in baking. ………
– Culinary Arts
• 1(D) Understand scientific principles used in CA
• 6(A), (I) Demonstrate baking techniques such
as yeast breads, and rolls, quick breads and
desserts
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Science in the FCS Classroom
Ice Cream in a Bag
Volunteers Please!!!!
Science in the FCS Classroom
• TEKS Addressed
– Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
• (K) examine and explain nutritional serving sizes
– Food Science
• 2 The student uses scientific methods and equipment
during laboratory and field investigations.
• 16 The student identifies properties of
carbohydrates
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•Food Science
•(H) analyze the occurrence of specific
chemical reactions
•(I) analyze chemical and physical
changes in food
•Culinary Arts
•(D) understand scientific principles used in
culinary arts
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Peeps
Race
Science in the FCS Classroom
Suggestions for Peeps Races:
Team Building
Graphing
Time Management
Just For Fun
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Science in the FCS Classroom
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Have a great school year
And remember… it’s all about
science