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Food Studies
Fast, Delicious, Nutritious!

Welcome to Food Studies! This full year course offers you the opportunity to continue your study of
food and nutrition that you began in Food Studies 8. You will learn new food preparation skills to
create fast, delicious, nutritious meals. Please be open to trying new foods – you never know what you
will like until you try it!

Learning Objectives:
Students will:
 Understand kitchen safety, cleanliness, prevention of food-borne illness, and proper
measurement techniques in food preparation
 Show respect for other students and staff, as well as for the equipment and food to
be used in the lab
 Demonstrate effective time management skills
 Become adept at reading and following recipes accurately
 Become aware of nutrients and proper nutrition
 Use a variety of cooking methods to prepare food
 Learn about First Peoples traditional food use, including ingredients, harvesting/gathering,
storage, preparation, and preservation
 Learn the basics of meal planning for breakfast, lunch and dinner
 Increase their organizational and cooperative skills in both practical work and other assignments

Units of study:

Introduction Some of the fun

 Kitchen and food safety projects you will
 Equipment vocabulary and functions participate in this
 Measurement and conversions year include:
Nutrition
 Canada’s Food Guide  Creative labs
 Quick healthy snacks  Cupcake Challenge
Vegetables
 Cooking techniques
 Tasty recipes
Quick Breads and Yeast Breads
 Role of ingredients in flour mixtures
 Muffin and biscuit method; crazy bread, pizza
Breakfast
 Cereal grains; eggs; milk
 Breakfasts on the go
Lunch
 Soups – broth & cream
 Sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas
Dinners
 Meat and poultry; vegetarianism
 Rice and pasta
Desserts
 Cakes and holiday baking throughout the year
Local Foods
 Seasonal foods and First Peoples traditional foods

Please note: Units of study are subject to change depending on

time constraints and student interests
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
 Classroom Agreements: attentive listening; mutual respect; right to pass/participate; no put downs
 Supplies: please bring to every class your binder for the course with all written work, items to write with:
pencil, pen, highlighter, and lined paper and a container to transport food home.
 Attendance and Punctuality: parents/guardians must call in, send a note, or email when you are absent or
late to class. Three unexcused absences or lates will result in a phone call home to parents/guardians. If no
late note from parent please ask for one from the office.
 Missed Labs: You may receive a maximum of three omits PER YEAR (one to two per term) on labs missed for
excused absences only. If you have more than three excused absences, missed labs may be made up at
home – see teacher for details.
 Missed Assignments and Tests: Within 3 days of an absence and upon receipt of a note all missed work:
labs, written assignments, and any quizzes/tests must be discussed with the teacher and a plan put in place to
make-up that missed work.
 Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Electronics may be listened to with teacher permission. At the
start of every lab they will be turned off and put away, including ear buds/head phones, as they aren’t sanitary
in a lab setting. If in use without permission they will be taken away until the end of the school day.
 Food and Drink: healthy food and drink are welcome – junk food is not permitted (pop, chips, coffee, candy
bars, Slurpee’s, energy drinks, etc.)
 Dietary Concerns/Allergies: please notify the teacher if you have any special dietary concerns, restrictions
or allergies.

Work Ethic Expectations Includes:

EXCEEDS NOT YET WITHIN
CRITERIA FULLY MEETS EXPECTATIONS MEETS MININAL EXPECTATIONS
EXPECTATIONS EXPECTATIONS

PREPARATION Always prepared. Comes to class Usually prepared. Comes to class with Inconsistently prepared. Comes to class You mean we have to bring stuff to
with ALL materials most materials on a regular basis without all materials class? Frequently comes to class
without materials
ATTENDANCE Has missed 0 classes (excluding Has missed 1 class (excluding school Has missed 2 classes (excluding school Has missed 3 or more classes
school related functions) related functions) related functions) (excluding school related functions)
PUNCTUALITY Never late Has one late Late twice Late three or more times

ASSIGNMENT Completes all assignments by due One assignment handed in late. Tasks Has 1 outstanding assignment or 2 were Has 2 or more outstanding
COMPLETION date. Tasks are fully completed are fully completed handed in late or partially completed. assignments

PARTICIPATION Frequently volunteers answers or
takes part in class discussions
ATTITUDE & Always respects the rights &
RESPECT opinions of others. Always listens
when others are speaking. Always on
task & non-disruptive in class
Sometimes volunteers or takes part in
class discussions. Sometimes asks
questions/ seeks help when needed
Usually respects the rights & opinions
of others. Frequently listens when
others are speaking. Rarely needs
reminders to stay on task. Rarely
disruptive
Answers questions & takes part in
discussions only when called upon or
rarely seeks help when needed
Rarely respects the rights & opinions
of others. Rarely listens when others
are speaking or frequently off task.
.Disruptive in class
Frequently answers “I don’t know”
when called upon in class. Asks
inappropriate questions or doesn’t
seek help when needed
Doesn’t respect the rights & opinions
of others. Frequently disruptive in
class or doesn’t listen to others.
Frequently off task; needs reminders
to stay on task

ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING – Self, Peer, & Teacher

Labs and assignments will be used to guide instruction and enhance student learning
with a strong emphasis on personal reflection and descriptive feedback that will work
towards student taking ownership for their learning.

EVALUATION Lab mark includes: preparation, work

Labs 50 – 60% habits (during demo and lab),
Assignments & Projects 15 - 25% demonstration of proper techniques and
Quizzes & Tests (practical & written) 15 - 25% methods, team work, and final product

Note: Students should expect a quiz or test, written or practical, at the end of each unit. There is no final exam or
cumulative test for this course.

How to reach Ms. Kim: 604-596-7471

akim@deltasd.bc.ca