Essential Questions: 

• What is Modern Classroom and how does Family & Consumer Sciences class run this year?

• What is FCS, and what are the different areas of FCS?

• Who is Mrs. Millon-Garvey, and who are my classmates?

Learning Objectives:

• I can define what a Modern Classroom is and how my Family & Consumer Sciences class will operate this year

• I can define "Family & Consumer Sciences" and explain what this class is about.

• I will reflect on things that are important to me and introduce myself to Mrs. Millon-Garvey

Essential Questions: 

• Why is it important to practice food safety & sanitation measures while preparing food?

• How are recipes and procedures used in the classroom kitchen lab?

• Why is it important to evaluate your own food preparation and cooking skills?

Learning Objectives:

• I can explain the procedures for working in the classroom kitchen lab.

• I can describe each category of kitchen safety and provide examples for each.

• I can use a kitchen knife safely and correctly to prepare food.

• I can describe the 4 steps of food safety and sanitation and why they are important.

• I can efficiently and effectively wash dishes and clean kitchen surfaces, ensuring a safe and hygienic cooking environment.

• I can identify the important parts of a recipe and explain why they need to be included.

• I can demonstrate safe and sanitary classroom kitchen lab procedures while preparing a recipe.

• I can evaluate my classroom lab experience and my food product.

Essential Questions: 

• How do internal and external influences shape our eating behaviors and recipe choices?

• What safety and sanitation practices are essential when preparing simple recipes, and why are they important?

• How do nutrients in recipes contribute to our overall health, and how can we plan and budget for nutritious meals effectively?

• In what ways do advertising and marketing strategies impact our food choices, and how can we create effective advertisements for our own culinary creations?

Learning Objectives:

• I can understand how internal and external influences impact eating behaviors.

• I can prepare a simple recipe while fine-tuning kitchen safety & sanitation practices

• I can determine what internal and external influences would lead to recipe selection.

• I can research nutrients in a recipe and understand why they are important to our bodies. 

• I can analyze the impact of advertising on food choices and consumer behavior, understanding how marketing strategies influence our eating habits and purchasing decisions.

• I can effectively plan and budget for grocery shopping, making informed decisions to maximize nutritional value and cost efficiency.

• I can use my knowledge of influences and nutrition and put together an advertisement to market my smoothie.

• I can execute my own original smoothie recipe and evaluate qualities of my smoothie following a successful lab experience.

Essential Questions: 

• What are soft skills, and why are they vital for success?

• How can I assess and improve my own soft skills?

• What strategies are effective for planning, prioritizing, and initiating tasks?

• How do soft skills contribute to success in both practical environments like cooking labs and professional endeavors?

Learning Objectives:

• I can understand what “soft skills” are and why they are important.

• I can evaluate my own soft skills and note strengths and areas for improvement.

• I can describe the cycle of planning and prioritizing.

• I can explain and apply effective strategies for initiating tasks.

• I can identify methods of managing my own time that will work best for me.

• I can describe the process of organization and apply it to my own life.

• I can apply and observe soft skills in the cooking lab environment and see how they affect our success.

• I can research a career and explain the skills needed for success.

Essential Questions: 

• What is upcycling and how does it differ from recycling?

• How can upcycling contribute to environmental sustainability?

• What are some creative ways to upcycle everyday items, and how can these practices be implemented in our community or school?

Learning Objectives:

• I can define upcycling, list its benefits, and plan an upcycling project.

• I can explain how upcycling helps the environment, analyze its community impact, and choose materials for upcycling.

• I can creatively repurpose leftover ingredients to make delicious fried rice, demonstrating the principles of upcycling in cooking.

• I can repurpose discarded materials into useful and innovative creations, showcasing the principles and benefits of upcycling.