Unit Topic

(Specify skills/information that will be learned.) / Proper Nutrition / Preparing Ethnic & Multicultural Foods /

Healthy Food Choices

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Safety & Sanitation

(ongoing)

Enduring Understandings

(Give and/or demonstrate necessary information) / Proper nutrition is a life-time requirement / Meals planning must include nutrient requirements for each life stage.
Different cultures use a variety of spices and seasonings.
Preparation techniques differ from culture to culture. / Healthy food choices can enhance your lifestyle and health at any life stage. / Proper safety and sanitation are critical in food preparation and preservation.

Essential Questions

(Steps to check for student understanding) / What is the basic food groups?
What basic nutrients are necessary for good health?
Why is nutrition important? / What herbs and spices are associated with a specific culture?
How does food preparation techniques differ from culture to culture? /

What are nutrient-dense foods?

What happens to your body if you do not eat healthy? /

What food-borne illnesses can occur from improper handling and preservation?

Unit Topic

(Specify skills/information that will be learned.) / Proper Nutrition / Preparing Ethnic & Multicultural Foods /

Healthy Food Choices

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Safety & Sanitation

(ongoing)

Standards

/ Evaluate food choices for nutrient density.
Apply USDA Dietary Guidelines in planning and preparing foods to meet special nutrition needs.
Create a plan to meet personal and family nutrition and wellness needs throughout the life cycle.
Develop nutritious menus for special occasions and special needs.
Evaluate ethnic, regional, and international foods for nutritional / Integrate a variety of foods into meal planning.
Prepare foods using various culinary techniques.
Employ various food presentation techniques.
Prepare nutritious cuisines addressing the diversity of people, culture, and religion. / Model appropriate consumer decision-making skills.
Examine the factors that affect consumer food purchases.
Determine appropriate consumer behavior when eating out (e.g. place
order, display etiquette, review bill, calculate gratuity).
Analyze food labels to evaluate nutritional content.
Compare conventional and convenience foods (taste, cost, time,
skill, and nutrition). / Exhibit safety and sanitation procedures during pre-preparation (receiving, handling, and storing).
Employ safety and sanitation procedures when preparing and serving foods.
Incorporate essential personal hygiene practices.
Design a safe and sanitary working environment.
Select appropriate procedures for administering basic first aid.

Integrations

(with other discipline areas) / Math—fractions
Chemistry—chemical reactions
Finance—budgeting
ELA—reading comprehension / Math—fractions
Chemistry—chemical reactions
Finance—budgeting
ELA—reading comprehension / Math—fractions
Chemistry—chemical reactions
Finance—budgeting

ELA—reading comprehension

/ Math—fractions
Chemistry—chemical reactions
Finance—budgeting

ELA—reading comprehension

District Assessments

(culminating assessments) / N/A / N/A /

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District Assessments

(culminating assessments) / N/A / N/A /

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