Intro to Foods Video Description

Grades 9-12

5 Credits

This course will help the student learn the basic principles of food preparation and nutrition. The student will learn the correct use of all laboratory equipment and good use of time, money and energy.

Students will learn to select and prepare foods that are both tasty and nutritious. The students will study one of the food groups each marking period and lean a number of ways to prepare and attractively serve a variety of foods. Careers in foods will also be discussed throughout the year.

Grade 10-12

5 Credits

Students will explore international cuisine and experience foods and cultures of a variety of countries. Students will also explore the regional cooking offered by the different areas of the USA. Local agriculture and customs will be explored regarding their influences in the foods which have become specialties in the various regions of American cuisine. Students enrolling in this course will be expected to taste unusual foods prepared in various ways from different cultures.  Careers in foods will be discussed throughout.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Foods

Baking, Cake Decorating & Confectionery Arts Video Description 

Grades 10-12                                                    

5 Credits

Students will explore many culinary skills such as baking bread, create cakes, cookies and confectionaries using a variety of hands on projects.  Students will learn and develop decorating techniques.

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Foods