The first type of measuring we will learn about is measuring "dry" ingredients. Dry measuring cups look like this:
Some examples of things we might measure with "dry" measuring cups are flour and sugar. Turn to page 6 in your workbook to read more about dry measuring and to do an activity. Later, we will practice using real measuring cups, but first come back here to read the rest!
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Another type of measuring cup we may use is a "liquid" measuring cup. They look something like this:
What do you think we might measure in this?
Now, look at page 7 in your workbook. This explains what a "liquid" measuring cup is for. Be sure to do the activity on that page, and then also work on page 8 for more practice. Come back to this page when you have done those 2 pages!
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The last type of measuring we might do is with Measuring Spoons. These are used to measure small amounts-- either liquid or solid ingredients. They usually come in a set with 4 or 5 different measurements. Do the activity on page 9 to understand how you would use measuring spoons. Then come back here one more time!!
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On page 9 we will do some practice with all the cups & spoons to learn about fractions and "conversions." Conversion is when we change our measurements from one term to another (like cups to Tablespoons). It will be important to know how to do this later when we want to cut recipes in half to make less, or double them to make more! Today we will practice with water in the liquid cups and with rice in the dry cups. Be sure you are using your measuring cups the correct way to get an accurate measure.
After we do this activity, we will really get in some practice by making some banana bread. I will give you a recipe to add to your very own recipe collection.
To print ahead of time:
"Kitchen Measuring" worksheets
Cooking School Fractions Recording Sheet
Banana Bread Recipe
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