X BLOCK SENIOR FOODS CLASS
This course is a 4 credit, hands-on, experiential, project-based course that focuses on planning and preparing nutritious food for individuals and groups. Students will develop various skills from planning menus to presenting attractive meals, and increase their knowledge of the nutritional, social, and economic factors that affect food selection and preparation. Most of the practical, hands-on experiences will take place in the student’s home while being supported by their teacher on a regular basis in the classroom and through exploring different culinary experience on-line through an amazing website called ROUXBE.
The aim of this class is to provide opportunities for students to further develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that have immediate and future implications in their personal and family lives, as well as in local and global environments. There will be allotted time to share students’ passions and interests in the area of Foods. Student’s ability to follow his or her foods passion independently is essential and vital to success. Cooking, baking, and meal prep will be required outside of school hours and completed on the student’s own time. Lab Reflections will be necessary evidence of his/ her journey and important for his/her growth as a learner.
The aim of this class is to provide opportunities for students to further develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that have immediate and future implications in their personal and family lives, as well as in local and global environments. There will be allotted time to share students’ passions and interests in the area of Foods. Student’s ability to follow his or her foods passion independently is essential and vital to success. Cooking, baking, and meal prep will be required outside of school hours and completed on the student’s own time. Lab Reflections will be necessary evidence of his/ her journey and important for his/her growth as a learner.