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Food Science - Little Chefs, Big Ideas

Food Science - Little Chefs, Big Ideas

Discover the science of flavor as students transform ingredients into creations that connect health, culture, and curiosity!

In this hands-on food science journey, students explore where food comes from, how it fuels our bodies, and how cooking connects to science. Through sculpting, sorting, mixing, and planning meals, students build curiosity, confidence, and real-world knowledge all through food-centered learning.

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  • About Food Science - Little Chefs, Big Ideas

    Dive into the fascinating world of Food Science, where every meal is a chance to explore, experiment, and create! This hands-on course introduces students to the science of cooking, nutrition, and creativity in the kitchen. Students will investigate culinary chemistry by experimenting with heat, reactions, and food properties, while also building awareness of nutrition, wellness, and smart eating habits.

    Through sculpting, sorting, mixing, and planning meals, students will gain confidence and practical skills that connect food to health and culture. They will unlock their creativity by remixing recipes, designing custom meals, and even developing their own restaurant concepts. Collaboration and curiosity drive this journey, as students learn to balance fun with real-world knowledge and problem-solving.

    Join us in Food Science to spark curiosity, build confidence, and discover how science, creativity, and wellness all come together on the plate.

  • Focus Areas

    Food Science Fun:
    Discover how food changes when it’s heated, cooled, or mixed—and explore how our bodies use it for energy and health.

    Nutrition Explorers:
    Learn how to sort foods by nutrients, build balanced meals with MyPlate, and power up with smart snacks and hydration.

    Culinary Business:
    Step into the chef’s role—practice recipes, plan themed meals, and even run your own mini restaurant with a custom menu!

Learning Outcomes

  • Kitchen Chemistry in Action

    Students will identify how food changes through heating, mixing, and cooling processes.

  • Nutrition and Smart Eating

    Students will sort foods by nutritional content and build balanced meals using MyPlate.

  • Culinary Creativity and Entrepreneurship

    Students will plan and present a basic food product or themed menu as a class mini-business.

Sample Lessons

In Food Science, students explore how food fuels the body, transforms through cooking, and connects from farm to table.
Through hands-on projects like comics, maps, and clay models, they blend creativity with real-world science.

Superfood Heroes

Students will discover how food fuels the body with energy, strength, and health. They will design superhero trading cards that showcase powerful foods in action.

Snack Science

Students will explore states of matter by experimenting with solid, liquid, and melted snacks. They will see firsthand how food transforms with temperature changes.

Cool Kitchen Comics

By learning how heating and cooling affect food, students will uncover the science behind kitchen transformations. They will create a fun “Frosty Banana” comic to illustrate these changes.

From Farm to Fork

Students will trace where their food comes from, exploring how ingredients travel from farms to kitchens. They will build a farm-to-table map that shows each step of the journey.

Fruit vs. Veggie Challenge

Students will investigate the tricky science of classifying fruits and vegetables. Using clay models, they will sort and shape foods while debating which category they belong to.

Course Format

Our Food Science curriculum is designed to blend engaging afterschool learning with the proven 5E instructional model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.

Each phase encourages students to connect food, nutrition, and science in meaningful ways while building curiosity, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills.

We begin with the Engage Phase, sparking interest through fun prompts like “What gives food its power?” or “Is a tomato really a fruit?” that draw students into the science of everyday meals.

In the Explore Phase, students investigate through hands-on activities such as experimenting with solid, liquid, and melted snacks, comparing heating and cooling methods, and tracing how food travels from farm to fork.

The Explain Phase introduces key concepts in chemistry, nutrition, and biology, helping students see how food fuels the body, transforms with temperature, and supports health.

The Elaborate Phase brings learning to life with creative projects like superhero trading cards that showcase powerful foods, a “Frosty Banana” comic to illustrate cooling, and farm-to-table maps that connect science to food systems.

The journey concludes in the Evaluate Phase, where students reflect on their discoveries, classify tricky foods with clay models, and share how food connects to wellness, creativity, and community.

This structured yet flexible approach ensures every student not only learns the science of food but also gains confidence, collaboration skills, and a lifelong appreciation for how cooking connects to health and culture.

Our Instructors Are Our Top Asset

At BAM!, our vision for innovative K-8 education extends beyond just curriculum; it encompasses the educators who bring that curriculum to life. Selecting & training our educators is a continuous and meticulous process, ensuring they are not just equipped with subject matter expertise but also the skills to inspire and connect with students on a personal level.

  • 100% adult educators recruited from prestigious universities ( No CITs at BAM!)
  • Highly refined interview and background check process 
  • Extensive training that goes well beyond curriculum & classroom management
  • Ongoing year-round opportunities to teach in our summer camp. After-school, and structured recess programs.

We celebrate your child's success!

Upon the conclusion of your child's program, they will be presented with an official Brains & Motion Education certificate.

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