Course Syllabus

Syllabus Science Cooks!

Mizzou Academy

 Welcome - Course Overview

Science Cooks! is a middle school elective course where YOU get to cook in the kitchen and learn science as you go!  You should have a responsible adult cooking buddy to help guide you and keep you safe. Most of the recipes are not for a grade, but they will give you insights into the science that you are learning!

The course covers these general topics: science safety and measurements, thinking like a scientist, energy in food, mixtures, acids and bases, life science, vitamins, minerals, & spices, sustainable eating, knowing how to recognize food scams, and technology related to food.

 Course Objectives

The objective of this course is that students will be able to 

• Determine if kitchen-based labs are done safely and accurately
• Explore how scientists sense the world
• Study how energy is stored and used in food
• Recognize how the science of mixtures apply to foods
• Explain how the properties of food illustrate the connection to acids and bases
• Explore other chemicals that our bodies need besides macronutrients
• Explain how what we eat affects others around the world
• Recognize how to tell when it comes to foods, what is true
• Explain some of the newer technologies involving food

 Pacing

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.

Prerequisites

A successful student in Science Cooks! will have mastered elementary school skills in reading, math, standard self-discipline for pacing in an online asynchronous class, and reasoning.

 Required Materials

Students should have access to a standard kitchen that can prepare meals and has access to refrigeration, running water, stoves or hotplates and safety material such as first aid kid, fire extinguisher, exits, and phone.

In some cases, materials will not be available in your kitchen or neighborhood grocer for some recipes. Contact your teacher for alternative materials or recipes that work best in your kitchen. 

YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE ALL MATERIALS FOR ALL RECIPES!

 Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

•   Computer Requirements
•   Browser Requirements
•   Proctoring Requirements
• Microphone (external or internal)
• Webcam

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

• audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)

 Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let   Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please   contact Mizzou Academy.

 Exams

Exams are an important opportunity for you to demonstrate what you have learned and that you can communicate and analyze essential concepts. You will have two types of exams in the courses you take. Your course may use only one of these exam types or a combination.

• Performance-based exams: These exams give you an opportunity to showcase what you have learned and apply it in authentic ways (e.g. giving a speech, writing an essay, or creating a presentation).

• Objective-based exams: These exams give you the opportunity to showcase what you have learned and demonstrate it through multiple choice and matching questions.

• Both types of exams require thoughtful preparation. The best preparation for an exam is to be an active participant, ask questions, take good notes, interact closely with the course content, complete all assignments, review quizzes, and apply assignment feedback.

 Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.

You will be able to see your exam percentage in the "Exams" column in your gradebook.

The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard:

After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts. 

 Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.

• Access Canvas through the Tiger Portal   https://mizzouacademy.missouri.edu/
• For assistance with Canvas, passwords, or other technical issues, submit a ticket by selecting Help from the Global Navigation menu on the left in Canvas. Additional information is provided in the following Canvas Guide:   How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
• For questions about enrollment, access to courses, exam proctoring, or billing, contact our Support Services Team at (855) 256-4975 or   mizzouacademy@missouri.edu.