MKR Cake in a Cup Narrative

Learner: Seth                                                      Date: 1/9/15

Learning Area: iExperience - Science and Food Technology                                        Learning Coach: John Dyer

Learning Observed

A recent iExplore combined learning around the properties of baking soda and how we can apply this to a baking context. Seth made observations of the reaction that occurs between baking soda which is a base and vinegar which is an acid. He made predictions about what would happen and enjoyed seeing the chemical reaction occur as vinegary goodness shot into the air! Seth then teamed up with Mohammed in a My Kitchen Rules Extravaganza, with teams pitting their wits against each other to produce the world’s greatest ‘Cake in a Cup’ Seth was able to follow instructions and use creativity to make and decorate his masterpiece. The end result was scientific understanding, real life application and a final dose of Yum! I can confirm that there was nothing left in the bowl at the end.

Evidence of Learning Voila! Chocolate cake a la Seth and Mohammed, Well done boys. You collaborated well and demonstrated that you are capable Masterchefs!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles being demonstrated

Thinking - Making sense of information, experiences and ideas. Using language, symbols, and texts - Making sense of words, numbers and images. Managing self - knowing when to lead, when to follow and when to act independently. Relating to others - Interacting effectively in a range of contexts. Participating and contributing - Being actively involved in school and the community Curious Collaborative Connected Capable

Next Learning Steps

Seth is now encouraged to apply his learning of chemical reactions to find out other combinations that have interesting results. Through using iExplore, he has opportunity to take things to a deeper level of understanding and inquiry. Or he could apply for the next round of MKR and take the world by storm!