Microwave Cooking

The microwave is a staple in many American households, but how exactly does it work? Approach this question from a scientific and practical standpoint, and discover cooking strategies, recipes, and methodologies for the standard microwave.

No need to be involved in a home economics or cooking courses to take advantage of this resource. Not only is there an explanation for how microwaves work but there are also tips for how to use the microwave, and cautions for what not to...

Students explore nutrition by completing math problems in class. In this food conversions lesson, students identify what the kumara plant is and how it can contribute to human health by regularly consuming an appropriate amount. Students...

Which is better for baking potatoes: the heat conduction of an oven or the electromagnetic radiation of a microwave? Chef Jamika tries both, and explains the physical science occurring along the way. She also emphasizes the fractional...

Learners take true and false pretest, and explore and practice basic principles of microwave cooking and how to use and care for it properly while preparing foods. Students watch teacher demonstration and then prepare their own bags of...

Students identify advantages and disadvantages of microwave cooking. They apply principles of microwave cooking in food preparation.

Sixth graders learn the principles of microwave cooking and how to use and care for it properly while preparing foods.

Secondary learners explore food science by conducting an experiment using the scientific method and creating a science fair project based on their findings. They learn about food technology and modern research development. They...

Students complete a test demonstrating their knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment, measuring, cooking terms, abbreviations, substitutions, equivalents, reading and parts of a recipe, and the microwave oven.

Seventh graders investigate overeating and personal health by researching obesity facts. In this healthy eating lesson plan, 7th graders research the Internet for facts about youth obesity and the causes of ailments such as diabetes....