Lesson Title |
Grade |
Lesson Time |
Prep Time |
Summary |
6-8 |
15 minutes |
1 hour |
Youth will be introduced to their kitchen space and learn about kitchen safety with an emphasis on safe knife usage. |
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6-8 |
20-25 minutes |
30 minutes |
Youth will be introduced to some basic culinary terms, basic meal timing principles and chopping techniques. |
|
6-8 |
25 minutes |
30 minutes |
Youth will explore how to substitute ingredients in recipes. They will learn how to replace unhealthy ingredients with healthier options and how to adjust a recipe when they are missing an ingredient. |
|
6-8 |
20 minutes |
30 minutes |
Youth will explore different ways to prepare fruits and vegetables and other common ingredients to change the texture and flavor for a variety of different dishes. |
|
6-8 |
60 minutes |
30 minutes |
Youth will review chopping techniques and be introduced to basic culinary terms and cooking techniques. |
|
6-8 |
Varies |
varies |
Many of these topics are woven throughout each session of Master Chefs. The information included in this document is meant as a resource guide for instructors. In addition, wherever possible, links have been provided to relevant Healthy Youth Program handouts.
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