Green Our Planet Lesson 9

Which of the following is not a common unit of measurement in the kitchen:

• Tablespoon

• Pints

• Cups

• Fluid Ounce

• None of the above

There are two main measurement systems typically used in the world: metric system and the imperial system.

• False

• Maybe there is four

• True

T____________ (tbls) and t_________ (tsp) are used to measure small amounts of ingredients like salt, herbs, spices, baking powder and butter.

• Totals and tea

• Tablespoons and teaspoons

• Teaspoons and tablespoons

• Teacups and tabletops

Dry measuring cups are used to measure small amounts of dry ingredients like flour and sugar.

• False

• Possibly

• True

• Depends on what I am cooking

Liquids measuring cups are usually used to measure larger amounts of wet ingredients like milk and oil.

• Meat and potatoes

• Milk and oil

• Margarine and butter

• Nuts and pasta

When measuring flour what measuring item would you most likely use:

• Tablespoon or teaspoon

• Dry measuring cup

• A liquid measuring cup

• Eyes

When measuring milk what measurement would you use?

• Eyes

• Dry measuring cup

• Teaspoon or tablespoon

• A liquid measuring cup

When measuring a spice like paprika what measurement would you use?

• Liquid measuring cup

• Tablespoon and teaspoon

• Dry measuring cup

• Eyes

Different units of measurement can also help us with _______ sizes

• Portion

• Solution

• Reduction

• Sample

Portion Sizes:

It could also be the same size portion BUT difference in calories

• True

• Sometimes

• False

• Still thinking about it