7th-8th Intro to Culinary Arts

Instructor: Mrs. Christina Orris

Texts: -Food, Nutrition, & Wellness; Discovering Food and Nutrition

Course Description: This one semester course is designed to teach students how to be good consumers by exploring various aspects of foods and nutrition. Our course of study will include the use of a lab notebook to reinforce reading, writing, mathematics and organizational skills. Our main areas of study will include:

Kitchen safety and accident prevention

Food safety, sanitation and hygiene

Kitchen and cooking terminology

Proper use of kitchen appliances, equipment, and tools

Reading, understanding and following recipes

Proper measuring of ingredients

Basic food preparation skills

Planning and preparing a balanced meal

Table setting and etiquette

Nutrition and wellness

Careers in the food industry

Collaboration and teamwork

A recommended supply for this class is a one-inch three ring binder. Items from the Wish List on my teacher web page on the school website and monetary donations are also appreciated. Providing these items is voluntary, and donations are not connected to a student’s grade. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Christina Orris

corris@gusd.net

(818) 244-8145, ext. 1115

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Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Glendale, California

ORRIS, Christina

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