Challenge of the Day – ‘Do Now’ Activities

Name: Challenge of the Day – 'Do Now' Activities
SKU: 276124
Price: 12.99 AUD
Availability: InStock

Sold by: MRS.S

$12.99 GST inclusive

Great for Food Technology and Hospitality.

Capturing students’ attention in the first few moments of a lesson is crucial. Implementing a “Do Now” activity—a brief task that students begin as soon as they enter the classroom—can set a positive, focused tone for the session. Research shows that these activities boost engagement and learning by immediately immersing students in problem-solving or critical thinking tasks that align with the lesson’s objectives.

51-slide PowerPoint included

Units Sold: 107

Formats Included	Microsoft PowerPoint
Resource Type	Activities, Digital Download, Flashcards, Games, Gifted and Talented, Group Activity, Homeschool, Ice Breaker Activity, Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson Plans, Math, Printable, Quizzes, Research Task, Starter and Plenary, Teaching Presentations, Critical Thinking
Year Level	Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12

Tags: #FoodTech, #lessonactivities, #Lessonstarters, Activities, Black Friday 2025 Sale, Challenges, Critical thinking, EggPromo, FUEL20, High School, hospitality, interactiveactivities, TERM2LOVE25

Description

Great for Food Technology and Hospitality.

The 51-slide PowerPoint presentation covers various food technology and culinary concepts designed to engage students through interactive activities.

Key areas include:

Problem-solving exercises: Students identify issues such as leaving raw chicken on the counter or placing a knife in water, promoting kitchen safety awareness.
Food sustainability and waste reduction: Activities encourage students to brainstorm ways to use leftover vegetables, reinforcing lessons on sustainability.
Recipe challenges: Students are given a short time to plan dishes like tacos or Halloween-themed creations, fostering creativity and culinary skills.
Sensory analysis exercises: Students describe food using all five senses, enhancing their sensory vocabulary and understanding of texture, taste, and presentation.
Quick-fire quizzes and vocabulary building: Definitions of culinary terms such as sautéing are included to help students build their kitchen terminology.

The presentation is structured to provide quick, engaging activities that develop practical kitchen skills while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. Each activity is accompanied by answer slides, making it easy for teachers to assess student responses and guide discussions. This resource can also be printed two per page and kept as an activity for students to complete when they finish their work.

Why download this resource:

Time-efficient: Activities are quick to complete, making them easy to incorporate into any lesson plan.
Ease of use: Minimal preparation is required, and answer slides are included for each activity, simplifying integration into lessons.
Interactive and fun: These activities encourage student participation and creativity, making learning enjoyable.
Builds essential life skills: Focuses on key areas like food sustainability, kitchen safety, and healthy eating—vital skills for students to develop.
Creative lesson ideas: Perfect for teachers looking to break up formal learning with hands-on or discussion-based challenges.

This could also be printed out two per page and kept as an activity for when students have finished their work.

Includes a 51 slide PowerPoint.