FCS Lesson Plan

Name: ____Andrea Puricelli______Date___September 22, 2014___ Cooperating Teacher/Mentor: ______Group C______

Organization: ___Gateway 180______Grade/Age Level: _____Adults______Length of Lesson: ______45 minutes______

Title of Lesson: ____Micro Teaching # 1 Spark the Interest _____

  1. Goal(s)
  2. By the end of the Kids in the Kitchen lesson, learners will be able to identify at least one kitchen task appropriate for each age group discussed.
  3. By the end of the Kids in the Kitchen lesson, learners will be able to explain at least two ways to spark a child’s interest in the kitchen.
  • FCS Standards:

  • 4.2.5
/ Analyze strategies that promote children's growth and development
  • 4.3.5
/ Arrange learning centers that provide for children's exploration, discovery, and development.
  • 4.4.4
  • 15.2.1
/ Plan safe and healthy meals and snacks.
Choose nurturing practices that support human growth and development.

2. Prior Knowledge

  • Ask questions:
  • Is anyone a caregiver for picky eaters?
  • How early can children begin to be involved in the kitchen?
  • What are different ways children can be engaged in the kitchen?

3. Learner Outcomes:
  • After the age appropriate kitchen activities game and discussion, learners will be able to identify at least one kitchen task appropriate for each age group discussed.
a. Remembering; identifying
b. Cognitive
  • After the discussion of various ways to engage children in the kitchen, learners will be able to explain at least two ways to spark a child’s interest in the kitchen.
  • Understanding; Explaining
  • Cognitive
  • After the scenario activity, learners will be able to present solutions to children’s food and kitchen disinterest problems.
  • Applying; Presenting
  • Cognitive
/ 4. Assessment of Learner Outcomes:
  • Instructor will have each group share their solutions to the problem scenario to assess what they learned from the lessons taught.
  • DOK 1
  • Group discussion
/ 5. Procedures:
- Introduce instructor to class.
- Give overview of what the lesson will entail:
1. Age appropriate kitchen activities.
a. Visual Game
b. Discussion
2. Discussion of the different ways to spark an interest andengage children in the kitchen.
3. Scenario activity.
- Assess prior knowledge using questions.
1. Age appropriate kitchen activities.
a. Visual Game: show images of children’s kitchen activities and see if class can correctly label the age appropriate for the task shown.
  • Visual, intrapersonal, verbal
b. Discussion: discuss the USDA’s “Getting Kids in the Kitchen” age appropriate task guide.
  • Intrapersonal, verbal
Materials needed:
- PowerPoint
- Smart-board
-Now that we know the various ways children can assist in the kitchen, how do we spark their interest to get them into the kitchen?
2. Discussion of the different ways to spark an interest and engage children in the kitchen.
a. Brainstorm meal ideas
b. Discuss the meal
c. Grocery store adventures or unloading exploration
d. Taste testing
  • Intrapersonal, verbal
Materials needed:
- PowerPoint
- Smart-board
3.Scenario activity.
a. Have class break up into groups of 3 – 4 individuals.
b. Each group will be responsible for creating as many strategies as they can to solve the problem scenario posed.
c. Problem scenario: Olivia is a 3 year old picky eater. Her parents are considering involving her in the meal preparation process to expose her to new foods. What are different ways Olivia’s parents can engage her in the kitchen at such a young age?
d. Have groups share solutions and discuss with the rest of the class.
  • Interpersonal, verbal, logical
Materials needed:
- PowerPoint
- Smart-board
- Wrap up. Answer any questions. / 6. Questions:
  • Match a specific kitchen task to the appropriate age group.
  • List the four general ways to engage children in the kitchen.
  • How would you involve a child in the meal planning process?
  • Why should children be involved in the kitchen?

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