Technology and

Livelihood Education 8
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Bread and Pastry Productions
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 8
Quarter 1 – Module 8: Specification of Tools in the Kitchen
First Edition, 2020

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 Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 8
Specification of Kitchen Tools
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Bread and Pastry Production 8 Self Learning Module on

Specification of Kitchen Tools!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners
as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the Bread and Pastry Production 8 Self Learning Module on

Specification of Kitchen Tools!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectation - These are what you will be able to know after

completing the lessons in the module

Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the

concepts to be mastered throughout the lesson.

Recap - This section will measure what learnings and skills

that you understand from the previous lesson.

Lesson- This section will discuss the topic for this module.

Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform.

Wrap Up- This section summarizes the concepts and

applications of the lessons.

Valuing-this part will check the integration of values in the

learning competency.

Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire module.
 EXPECTATION

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. describe each tool according to its specification;
2. provide specific functions for each tool in the kitchen;
3. show the connection between the specification of tools and the
family life.

PRETEST

A. Directions: Identify the tools being described. Choose from the pool of
words below.

colander meat thermometer

electric hand mixer angled measuring glass
chopping boards

__________1. The type of measuring cup that is easier to read when

measuring liquid ingredients.

__________2. This is helpful for draining liquid from canned vegetable/fruits

or after washing fruits/vegetables.

__________3. This tool is used to check the temperature for the food safety.

__________4. This is recommended for mixing large amount of batter or cake

mix.

__________5. This is used to protect counter tops from scratches while

cutting.

B. Directions: Read the statement below. Write TRUE if the statement is

correct and FALSE if it’s incorrect.

__________1. Chef’s knife is used for chopping and cutting.

__________2. Measurement is important in baking.

__________3. Slotted spoons are used for serving pasta.

__________4. Whisks are used for light batter mixture.

__________5. Grater is used for peeling vegetables and fruits.

 RECAP
Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct terms to complete the sentences.
Choose from the pool of words below.

shake flat shape

lumps sift knife
scoop pressing
bending grease

1. ______________ the flour to remove lumps.

2. ______________ the sugar into the cup until it over flows.

3. Do not tap or ______________ cup to level off.

4. Pack compactly the brown sugar until it follows the ______________ of

the cup.

5. Level off with the spatula or back of a ______________.

6. Place the measuring glass into a ______________ surface.

7. Fill the measuring cup/spoon with brown sugar while ______________

down.

8. For measuring glass, check the measuring mark by ______________

down to eye level.

9. Stir the powdered milk to remove ______________.

10. ______________ the measuring cup with oil or butter.

 LESSON
SPECIFICATION OF KITCHEN TOOLS

Kitchen tools make kitchen work easy and efficient. With the wide range
of kitchen tools and equipment it is important to know the different use and
function of them.

A. Knives

Kitchen knives should be sharp and have a good quality. Sharp knives
can cut better and is easier to work with. In selecting knives, consider buying
light, comfortable and balances in your hand. It is necessary to have the
following knives in your kitchen:

1. Paring knife for peeling fruits and vegetables.

2. Serrated knife for cutting bread.
3. Chef's knife is the most used knife for cutting and chopping jobs.

B. Cutting Boards

To keep your counter tops clean and scratch-free, cutting boards is a

must. To prevent germs and cross contamination of food, it is suggested to at
least have a separate cutting board for meat and vegetables.
C. Measuring Cups/Measuring Spoons

Measurement is very important in baking, and so our measuring tools.

We use measuring spoons and cups for dry and liquid ingredients. Angled
measuring cup is easier to read when measuring liquid ingredients.

D. Spoons and Whisks

Spoons and whisks are necessary for mixing and stirring. You can also
consider having the following tools: slotted spoons for draining, ladles for
serving soups and gravies, and pasta spoons for serving and keeping pasta
separated.

Whisks are recommended for soft mixture like batter, pancakes or

whipping egg whites. An electric hand mixer is helpful in mixing large amount
of batter or cake mix, making meringue or icing from scrap.
E. Tongs and Spatulas

Tongs and spatulas are helpful for many jobs like turning food and
serving food. They both comes in different sizes and made from different
materials.

F. Mixing Bowls

Mixing bowls is a must in every kitchen because it is useful for mixing

ingredients and also for serving food.

G. Colander

Colander should also be a part of your list of kitchen tools. It is helpful

for draining liquid from canned vegetables/fruits or pasta, or for washing
fresh fruits and vegetables. Colander with stand is a good choice, because you
don’t let the food sit in the liquid which is draining in the sink.
H. Miscellaneous Tools

Miscellaneous tools are tools that we think we don’t need, but they also
offer great help. Grater helps for shredding, shaving and zesting ingredients.
Potato masher is used to mash potatoes. Vegetable peeler are used to peel
vegetable and fruits. Meat thermometer will assure the proper temperature
for food safety. Kitchen timer is used to monitor cooking time. Bottle opener
is used to open bottles and can opener is used to open canned goods.
 ACTIVITIES

A) Give 2 functions or uses of the tools listed below.

1
Knives
2

3
Cutting Boards
4

5
Spoons and Whisks
6

7
Tongs and Spatulas
8

9
Mixing Bowls
10

11
Colander
12

13
Miscellaneous tools
(give 2 and their
14
uses)
 WRAP UP

TWO W’s : Answer the following questions below:

 What did you learn today?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

VALUING

FAMILY TREE: Draw a family tree in the box below and

write the members of your family. Under the names,
explain the role they are playing in the family. How will
you relate it to our lesson?
 POST TEST

A. Directions: Identify the tools being described below:

__________1. This tool is used to check the temperature for the food safety.

__________2. This is used to protect counter tops from scratches while

cutting.

__________3. The type of measuring cup that is easier to read when

measuring liquid ingredients.

__________4. This is helpful for draining liquid from canned vegetable/fruits

or after washing fruits/vegetables.

__________5. This is recommended for mixing large amount of batter or cake

mix.

B. Directions: Read the statement below. Write TRUE if the statement is

correct and FALSE if it’s incorrect.

__________1. Serrated knife is used for peeling fruits and vegetables.

__________2. Spoons and whisks are used for mixing.

__________3. Tongs and spatulas are used for turning food.

__________4. Colander is helpful in washing fruits and vegetables.

__________5. Mixing bowl is used for serving food.

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YouTube, uploaded by Cupcake Jemma, 23 October 2015,
“Essential Kitchen Equipment Guide for Home Baking | Cupcake Jemma.”
Teresita M. Jatayna, Bread and Pastry Production NC II, 36-37
References
PRETEST RECAP POST TEST
A. 1. sift A.
1. angled measuring cup 2. scoop 1. meat thermometer
2. colander 3. shake 2. chopping boards
3. meat thermometer 4. shape 3. angled measuring cup
4. electric hand mixer 5. knife 4. colander
5. chopping boards 6. flat 5. electric hand mixer
B. 7. pressing B.
1. True 8. bending 1. False
2. True 9. lumps 2. True
3. False 10. grease 3. True
4. True 4. True
5. False 5. True
ACTIVITIES: (in any order)
1-2 peeling, cutting, chopping
3-4 protection for the surface, chopping
5-6 mixing, stirring, serving, draining
7-8 serving, turning food
9-10 mixing, serving food
11-12 washing foods, draining water
13-14 grater helps for shredding, shaving and zesting ingredients.
potato masher – used to mash potatoes
vegetable peeler – used for peeling fruits and vegetables
meat thermometer – used to check food temperature
kitchen timer – use to monitor cooking time
bottle opener – used to open bottles
can opener – used to open canned goods
KEY TO CORRECTION
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