2023 INNO SUMMER INSTITUTE
Food is Fuel
Have you wondered how food works? This course dives into the science of what your food is made of and how it gets digested. We will also take an adventure around the world to explore different dishes, the cultures they’re tied to, and the key spices in them. “Food is Fuel” allows middle schoolers to explore the culinary world, learn about new foods, and cook their very own meal
Day 1: Food, the Basics and Science
Day 2: How We Taste Things (saliva)
Day 3: Metabolism
Day 4: How plants work - Pesticides
Day 5: Food Labels
Day 6: Healthy Foods and..Sweets?
Day 7: Fast Food
Day 8: Food Around the World
Day 9: Planning Day
Day 10: Cook-Off!