Middle School: Cooking with Kids: Edible Science

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies offers the Middle School: Cooking with Kids: Edible Science course, designed to blend culinary arts with scientific exploration in an educational setting.

This engaging program introduces middle school educators and parents to innovative methods of teaching science through hands-on cooking activities.

Participants will discover how everyday kitchen experiments can demonstrate key scientific principles, fostering a love for STEM subjects in young learners.

The curriculum covers essential kitchen safety, age-appropriate recipes, and creative lesson planning techniques that align with California education standards.