Lesson Plan

Food and Cooking Safety: Grades 3-5

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In lesson one, scholars read articles, brainstorm a list of tips, then vote on the most important ones. Using those tips, the class creates a mural detailing them with magazine cutouts. Lesson two challenges pupils to cook a dish at home after observing and listing safety precautions and the recipe. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Visit the school cafeteria to examine safety precautions
  • Make a book of the recipes and give one to each class member
  • Challenge learners to record themselves cooking similar to a cooking show
Classroom Considerations
  • The first lesson takes one hour to complete, and the second lesson takes one week to complete
  • Lesson two requires adult supervision at home
Pros
  • Lesson one allows pupils to show what they know in a creative way
  • It comes with a quiz and answer key
Cons
  • The Top Ten Kitchen Tips handout is crooked