CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Objective
Chemical Engineers are involved in the production of food, cosmetics, fuels, and anything else that requires the mixing of chemicals. This lesson introduces students to one component of chemical engineering: food processing.
Learning Outcomes Students will learn:
The difference between a food scientist, a chemist, and a chemical engineer
How chemical engineers are involved in food production
That chemical engineers need math to change a simple chemical equation or recipe into mass production
Essential Questions
How do they make 4 billion Pop Tarts in a year?
Why do Fruit Loops taste the same no matter where you are?
How are chemical engineers involved with food processing?
Time Required (Itemized)
Introduction to Chemical Engineering and activity (20 minutes)
Assembly line preparation and competition (30 minutes)
Judging of final products (10 minutes)
Assessments
Students may be graded on participation, leadership, completion, attention to detail, etc.
Materials
Cookies
Frosting
Food coloring
Sprinkles
Butcher paper
Knives
Spoons
Cups
Paper towels
Markers