This collection of STEM resources is based around food technology. Resources are listed in order of stage.
problem
Tom learns to cook
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
If Tom wants to learn to cook his favourite supper, he needs to make a schedule so that everything is ready at the same time.
problem
Mixing lemonade
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?
problem
Chocolate cake
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
If I don't have the size of cake tin specified in my recipe, will the size I do have be OK?
problem
Hmm ... when should tom have put the rice on ...
Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
Creating a schedule to cook a meal consisting of two different recipes, plus rice.
problem
Tray bake
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
My recipe is for 12 cakes - how do I change it if I want to make a different number of cakes?
problem
Toad in the hole
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
Is it cheaper to cook a meal from scratch or to buy a ready meal? What difference does the number of people you're cooking for make?