MODULE 6-Sustainable Cooking

Activity 1: 

Sustainable Cooking Challenge: Preparing Barszcz Czerwony

Type of activity: Hands-on Cooking and Digital Documentation

Step-by-step description:

1. Introduction to Sustainable Cooking:

   • Begin with a discussion on sustainable cooking principles and their importance.

   • Introduce Barszcz Czerwony, its cultural significance, and its nutritional benefits.

2. Preparation and Cooking:

   • Divide students into small groups and provide them with the necessary ingredients and equipment.

   • Guide students through the process of preparing Barszcz Czerwony, emphasizing sustainable practices such as minimizing waste and using energy-efficient cooking methods.

   • Encourage students to experiment with ingredient variations to enhance sustainability.

3. Nutritional and Environmental Analysis:

   • After cooking, have students analyze the nutritional content of Barszcz Czerwony using online databases or nutritional analysis kits.

   • Discuss the environmental impact of their ingredient choices and cooking methods.

   • Students should record and compare the nutritional values and environmental impacts of different recipe variations.

4. Digital Documentation:

   • Using digital tools, students will document their preparation process, experiments, and findings.

   • Create detailed reports or presentations that include photos, videos, and scientific data.

   • Students should explain the sustainable practices observed during the preparation and analysis.

5. Presentation and Reflection:

   • Organize a session where students present their findings to the class.

   • Facilitate a discussion on the sustainable cooking concepts learned and their practical applications.

   • Encourage students to reflect on their learning experience and provide feedback.

Check the understanding:

• Assess students' understanding through their presentations and reports.

• Use a rubric to evaluate the accuracy of their nutritional and environmental analysis, the quality of their documentation, and their ability to apply sustainable cooking concepts.