What are we learning?

• I can identify ways to prevent common kitchen accidents.  NS 8.2 

• I can describe what to do if a kitchen accident occurs.  NS 8.2 

• I can measure ingredients properly. NS 9.6

What to expect in this unit?

• We will review kitchen safety and proper measuring techniques.  

• Students will demonstrate these skills while preparing foods in the cooking labs. 

 Why does this unit matter?

• This unit will teach skills and knowledge that will be used throughout the trimester as we do a variety of fun cooking labs safely and collaboratively.

What are we learning?

• I can understand proper cooking terms and techniques (sauté, simmer, fold, mince, dice, etc.).  NS 9.6

• I can identify the roles of common ingredients and their function in cooking. NS. 8.5

• I can plan and prepare simple, nutritious snacks and meals.  FCS 9.6.2

What to expect in this unit?  

• We will learn and practice various cooking techniques in our labs.

• We will learn why we use certain ingredients in recipes.

Why does this unit matter?

• A mastery of basic cooking terms, techniques, and the role of common recipe ingredients is needed to successfully prepare meals.