Title: Identify culinary units of measurement and measurement tools.
Course: Culinary Arts I (16052-I) > Section: Using Business and Mathematics Skills

Identification should include

- metric vs. U.S. Customary units
- units of measurement for weight (e.g., ounces, pounds, grams) and for volume (e.g., tablespoons, milliliters, cups)
- the difference between ounces in weight vs. ounces in volume tools used for measurement (e.g., scale, liquid or dry measuring cups and measuring spoons).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- When is it appropriate to use weight as a measurement?
- When is it appropriate to use volume as a measurement?

Communication

- Why is it important to have the right equipment?

Leadership

- What skills are needed to select, use, and maintain food production tools and equipment?

Management

- What tools are needed to measure using different systems?