In the Kitchen
Measurements
Food and Farming
Library and Books
FACS in General
100

This tool, which typically has a long, flat area, is used to flip or lift food items like pancakes or burgers.

A spatula.

100

This unit of measure is often used for measuring small amounts, and used the abbreviation "oz"

Ounces

100

Before handling food, how long should you wash your hands for?

20 seconds, at a minimum

100

This is the person responsible for writing a book or any piece of literature.

Author

100

Name 3 things influenced by your culture.

Religion 

Language

Food

Customs and clothing

200

What is the name of the handheld kitchen tool with multiple wire loops that is used for blending?

A whisk.

200

One stick of butter is equal to this amount of tablespoons.

 8 tablespoons

200

How long can perishable foods be safely left out at room temperature before they should be refrigerated or discarded?

 2 hours

200

What was the main reason your class came into the library with FACS?

To complete a research project (an infographic, related to a career)

200

Describe the difference between and NEED and a WANT.

a need helps you survive (food, clothing, shelter)

a want is everything else

300

This tool, usually made of metal or plastic, helps drain liquids from pasta or vegetables.

A colander

300

Which is MORE?

a half pint

a half gallon

or a quart

Half Gallon is equal to 64 ounces

300

Name 3 agricultural items important to Central NY? (Utica area)

apples

maple syrup

sweet corn

milk

300

Different sections of books are organized in different ways:

TRUE

or

FALSE

True


300

What is the name for a financial plan that that tracks all the household income and expenses?

A Budget

400

Which is safer to use:

A dull knife

or

A sharp knife

a dull knife requires more pressure, and is likely to slip

400

1 quart is equivalent to how many cups?

4 cups

400

What is the term for growing and harvesting crops and raising animals, or livestock.

Agriculture

400

What is OPALS?

The name of Library Webpage to access books or digital information.

400

What is it called when you have a conversation with a potential employer? (They may try to assess your strengths and weaknesses and ask you for references.)

An Interview

500

What is it called in a recipe when it lists the total amount of food or servings that a recipe will produce?

The Yield

500

Two cups of milk is equal to how many ounces?

16 ounces

500

Which bacteria is most commonly associated with undercooked or raw chicken?

Salmonella

500

What is the definition of Media Literacy?

Critically thinking about information from all forms of text, images and social media to make sure it is accurate and unbiased

500

What is the goal of a job in Public Health?

To prevent and treat illness and to promote healthy habits in the community.

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