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Junior Chef Challenge / Blind Taste Test Survey

Blind Taste Test Survey

Children blind taste-test three versions of one food, vote for a favourite and graph the group's results.

How to run it

  1. Prepare three unlabelled samples of the same food, such as different crackers.
  2. Children wear a blindfold or close their eyes and taste each sample.
  3. Each child records their favourite.
  4. Tally the votes and make a bar graph together.

You will need

  • three versions of one food
  • small cups or plates
  • blindfolds
  • chart paper
  • markers
Make it easier or harderUse a picture tally for younger children; older children can describe taste, texture and smell before voting.
SafetyCheck allergies before choosing foods and use clean samples for each child.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children gather data, draw conclusions and share their findings.

Fits these theme days

Junior Chef ChallengeScience WeekScience DayCooking Day

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