⁣Lesson Plan: ⁣Bake A Cake Inside An Egg - A Whimsical Culinary Experiment!

⁣Lesson Plan: ⁣Bake A Cake Inside An Egg - A Whimsical Culinary Experiment!
Grade Levels: 6-8

Objective:
- To introduce students to the concept of baking a cake inside an egg.
- To explore the science behind this culinary experiment and understand the chemical reactions involved.
- To encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Materials:
- Eggs (1 per student)
- Small cake mix packets or ingredients for homemade cake batter
- Mixing bowls, spoons, and other necessary baking utensils
- Baking sheets or muffin tins
- Oven or access to a working oven
- Optional: Informational articles or videos about the science behind baking and the chemical reactions involved

Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of baking and the different ingredients and techniques involved.
- Introduce the idea of baking a cake inside an egg and explain the objective of the lesson.

2. Preparing the Eggs (15 minutes)
- Instruct students to carefully crack open an egg, ensuring the shell remains intact and only a small opening is made.
- Assist students in emptying the egg contents into a separate bowl, which can be used for other cooking purposes.
- Rinse and clean the empty eggshells, removing any remaining egg residue.

3. Mixing the Cake Batter (20 minutes)
- Provide students with cake mix packets or the necessary ingredients for homemade cake batter.
- Instruct students to mix the batter according to the instructions, ensuring it is well combined and smooth.
- Emphasize the importance of accurate measurements and following the recipe.

4. Filling the Eggshells (15 minutes)
- Instruct students to carefully pour or spoon the cake batter into the empty eggshells, filling them about halfway.
- Place the filled eggshells on a baking sheet or muffin tins to keep them stable during baking.
- Preheat the oven and bake the filled eggshells according to the cake mix or homemade cake batter instructions.

5. Observation and Analysis (20 minutes)
- Once the cakes inside the eggshells are baked and cooled, instruct students to carefully peel away the eggshell to reveal the cake.
- Encourage students to observe the texture, color, and overall appearance of the baked cakes.
- Discuss the chemical reactions that occurred during the baking process and the science behind it.

6. Reflection and Writing (10 minutes)
- Instruct students to individually write a short paragraph explaining their observations and analysis of the baked cakes inside the eggs.
- Encourage students to use descriptive language and provide specific examples to support their observations.

Common Core Labels Correlations:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.1
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2

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