Update March 17, 2020

Additional suggestions for Learning from Home K-9

Children are naturally curious learners and there are opportunities at home to engage their learning. We have created awebpage that offers a variety of educational ideas to support literacy, numeracy and wellness at home for this week. The resources are meant as suggestions only. You may choose to use the links and activities as needed over the next few days as more long-term educational programming is considered.

https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/curriculum/learning-at-home/Pages/6-9.aspx

Update for Monday March 16, 2020

Students/Parents,

In light of recent situations, we wish to make you aware of some of the following items that may be of help with students who wish to keep up with their schoolwork at this time. The first is a note from the school:

The purpose of teacher blogs is to inform students and their families of day-to-day learning and activities throughout the school year.  We will continue to communicate learning opportunities and will provide links to online learning resources through these blogs.  

Important information related to all school decisions will continue to be emailed to parents/guardians and can also be found on the CBE website (www.cbe.ab.ca).

Below is a list of resources that can be supportive to you during the upcoming weeks.

 d2l.cbe.ab.ca (This will take students to the foods page that I have up that includes a number of links to review sites and information related to topics that we have covered or will be covering in class).

Students may also choose to complete the Food Guide scavenger hunt that they have been working on in class. Students can access their work through Google Drive.

Week ending March 13, 2020

Foods 6 - This week students were introduced to Kitchen Self-Assessment, which is found on D2L. They completed a self-assessment for their work last week when making french fries.
This week in the kitchen students made simple tuna salad sandwiches on english muffins.
Students will be expected to complete at least 4 self-assessments before the end of the semester.
Self-assessments are accessible on D2L at anytime.

Foods 7 - This week students were introduced to Kitchen Self-Assessment, which is found on D2L. They completed a self-assessment for their work last week when making french fries.
This week in the kitchen students made tuna salad sandwiches on english muffins.
Students will be expected to complete at least 4 self-assessments before the end of the semester.
Self-assessments are accessible on D2L at anytime.

Week ending March 6, 2020

Foods 6 - Students did work this week that included practicing basic knife skills. They then used this practice to help them with their preparation of a recipe of baked French Fries. Next week we will have students learn how to complete a self-assessment of their recipe and group work through a Google form found on their D2L foods course.

Foods 7 - Students spent time working on their online projects and used their basic knife skills to make poutine with white gravy. Next week we will have students learn how to complete a self-assessment of their recipe and group work through a Google form found on their D2L foods course.

Week ending February 28, 2020

Foods 6 - This past week the grade 6's continued to work on their online scavenger hunt focusing on Canada's Food Guide and worked in the kitchen to complete a recipe of pumpkin biscuits.

Foods 7 - This past week the grade 7's worked in the kitchen to complete a batch of playdough that they then used in the following class to work on practicing their knife skills. The students are focusing on the proper way to travel with a knife in the kitchen, proper grip, and simple cutting techniques that include slicing and the rock chop.

Week ending February 21, 2020

Welcome to the Foods (2nd semester)!

Grade 6 - students have spent time to learn about the importance of safety and sanitation in the kitchen space. They have spent time in kitchen groups organizing equipment and learning how to properly clean it and the workspaces they use. Students have done an excellent job so far demonstrating team work and cooperation.

Students are currently working on an in-class assignment intended to familiarize them with the updated Canada's Food Guide. This assignment will help them develop a better understanding of healthy eating and how to make good food choices.

Their first recipe was completed this week as they made a simple recipe for Maple Pancakes.

Grade 7 - students have spent time to learning and reviewing the importance of safety and sanitation in the kitchen space. They have spent time in kitchen groups determining what equipment should be in each kitchen and organizing it to make for a more efficient workspace. Students have been placed into kitchen groups where the focus is always on cooperation and working together to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Students are currently working on an in-class assignment intended to familiarize them with the updated Canada's Food Guide. This assignment will help them develop a better understanding of healthy eating and how to make good food choices. Students will eventually move on to choosing projects of their choice related to food and the food industry.

Students have completed two recipes so far, one for brownies and another for pumpkin pancakes.

Week ending Nov. 8, 2019

Foods 6 - Students have been working in class to complete their online assignment around the different types of eggs and have begun work on an assignment where they will create a wanted poster for a food borne illness after doing some research.
Following up with our work around eggs, the students were in the kitchen making the following:
Basic fried egg sandwiches

Foods 7 - Because of the short week last week, students were in the kitchen twice this week and made the following:

Deviled egg salad sandwiches

California-style fried egg sandwiches

Students are expected to ensure that they have completed their online assignments around the Canada Food Guide and the most recent one examining the different types of eggs. Students continue to also work on individual projects of their choice. The expectation is that students should complete a minimum of 2 of these individual projects.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
sthompson@cbe.ab.ca