COURSE NAME: Around the World Food Tour

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12

KEY CONCEPT: 

There are many simple dishes that are native to various regions across the world. For varying cultures, food, eating times, and styles are expressed differently and carry different meanings. Culture also impacts ingredients used while cooking, which creates a unique experience for the chef and the consumer. This course teaches students respect for different cultures, as well as, how to prepare some very delicious dishes! 


ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How does culture impact food choice?

FOCUS STANDARD:

2.1 N Identify internal and external influences that affect food choice

SKILLS ACQUISTION:

  • Basic Kitchen Safety
  • Sanitary Cooking Procedures
  • Food Presentation Techniques
  • Kitchen Math (measurement, fractions)
  • Kitchen Science (physical changes)
  • Reading Comprehension (procedural text)
  • Social Studies (Cultural Awareness) 


Each course includes the 5 core facts: nutrition/food fact, culinary arts vocabulary, kitchen/safety fact, manner/etiquette fact, and life lesson skill fact.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Around the World Tour - Grades 9-12: Mexico

    • 9-12 CCSS
    • Day 1. Mexican Foods - Preview Question
    • Salsa
    • Salsa Quiz
    • Avocados
    • Avocado Quiz
    • Kitchen and Food Safety: Knife Skills - Knife Grip
    • Kitchen and Food Safety: Knife Skills - Peeling Garlic for Mincing
    • EXPLORE: Salsa vs. Bruschetta Topping
    • EXPLORE: Mise en Place - Salsa Fresca and Guacamole
    • EXPLORE: Salsa Fresca and Guacamole Recipes
    • EVALUATE: Reflection Tool - Salsa Fresca and Guacamole
    • ASSIGNMENT: Food Around the World: Salsa Fresca and Guacamole
    • Mexico's Street Foods Quiz
    • Day 2. Mexico Street Food.pdf
    • Yogurt
    • Yogurt Quiz
    • EXPLORE: Bionico Fruit Salad Introduction
    • EXPLORE: Mise en Place - Bionico Fruit Salad
    • EXPLORE: Bionico Fruit Salad Recipe
    • EVALUATE: Reflection Tool - Bionico Fruit Salad
    • ASSIGNMENT: Food Around the World: Bionico Fruit Salad
  • 2

    Alternative Recipes

    • 5 Layer Bean Dip
    • Bean Taco Cupcake
    • Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips and Cinnamon Whip
    • Mango Salsa
    • Pina Colada
    • Salsa Fresca
    • Strawberry Trifle
    • Strawberry Trifle Video
    • Vegetarian Tostada
    • Watermelon Agua Fresca
    • Watermelon Agua Fresca