Activity Introduction
ANZAC biscuits are great to bake with your family on ANZAC Day, to remember Australian and New Zealand soldiers. However, they are also yummy at any time of the year!
Safety advice: When baking in an oven, always be careful to use an oven mitt and to not burn yourself.
This activity is a great one to do together as a family.
Ideal for: Early Primary Ages 6 – 9
Themes:
- get messy
Time required: 30 minutes
Curriculum connections: Maths, English, Humanities, Design and Technologies, Personal and Social Capability
Younger kids may need help with cooking activities but older kids may be able to create the biscuits for all the family!
Curriculum codes:
- ½ teaspoon of baking powder
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- 50 g of butter
- ½ cup of desiccated coconut
- ½ cup of flour
- 1 tablespoon of golden syrup
- ¾ cup of rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons of water
- A mixing bowl and a small bowl
- A spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A tray
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