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Food innovation and molecular gastronomy lesson

Text Food innovation and molecular gastronomy lesson

TLF ID A002726

In this lesson, students explore connections between science, design, and technologies through the lens of food innovation and food science. Students look at interesting and unusual food products, using food textures as a jumping off point to explore the relationship between chemistry and food. Students then experiment with molecular gastronomy techniques and design innovative food solutions. The resource includes links to downloadable lesson plan, websites, videos, recipes, and an assessment rubric. The lesson also features suggestions for engaging girls.

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Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

7; 8

Topics Technologies Safety Chemical reactions Food products Molecular structure Design Cooking Ethics Food technology Molecules Nutrition Reaction rates Data collection Experiments Food preparation Innovation Science Work health and safety Inventions STEM Girls
Learning area
  • Technologies
  • Design and Technologies
  • Science

Other details

Contributors
  • Copyright Holder
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • URL: https://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Publisher
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Publisher
  • URL: https://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Text
  • Image
  • Online
  • Video
Rights
  • https://www.thegist.edu.au/terms-of-use/