Microwave Cooking: Interactive Information/Question Response

Do you have a microwave in your home?

What do you and/or your family prepare in this appliance? Be specific.

How does this appliance work? Click HERE to view the clip to find out

Summarize in your own words how the microwave works differently than a conventional oven.

Think about why people (families, teens, college students, those living alone, etc.) use microwaves. Do an internet search to find out advantages

List at least 5 advantages of cooking with this appliance. Be sure to include advantages to a variety of situations.

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So many containers and coverings to choose from! What’s safe and what’s not? View this article to learn more.

Classify the items in the WORDLE Sort (left column) as SAFE or UNSAFE in the chart below.

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SAFE UNSAFE

Use your device to look up and define

the term: Standing TimeWhat is it?

Why is it important?

Read the article, Microwave Do’s & Don’ts for using this appliance safely.

Write D if the statement is a do and N if the statement is a not do in microwave cooking.

Check food often.

Clean it regularly

Cook all foods for the same time

Heat till bubbly/steaming

Microwave food(s) uncovered

Stir food occasionally

Thaw meat

Use glass, ceramic or microwave safe plastic containers

Use metal bowls or utensils

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Did you know you can use mugs to make microwave foods? Click HERE to view a short video about microwave mug recipes. Wattage info-see below.

List the 5 mug recipes prepared in this video. Highlight those that sound good to you.

Your turn: Prepare an easy mug recipe. It could be one from the video or another source!

Insert a selfie of you & the microwave mug recipe you prepared. Make sure I can see the product. Hyperlink the recipe to its title.

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NOTE: If you can’t easily find the wattage on your microwave, check out this website to help you determine it.

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