Teen Nutrition and Cooking
Combines cooking skills with nutritional education.
Description : Students engage in hands-on cooking projects that emphasize preparing healthy meals, understanding food labels, and exploring the science of nutrition.
Category : Health & Wellness
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Fundamentals of Nutrition Section 1: Introduction to Nutrition - Lesson 1: What is Nutrition? Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Nutrition? - Lesson 2: Why Nutrition Matters Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Why Nutrition Matters Section 2: Exploring Food Groups - Lesson 1: Recognizing Fruits and Vegetables Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Recognizing Fruits and Vegetables - Lesson 2: Understanding Proteins, Grains, and Dairy Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Proteins, Grains, and Dairy Section 3: Reading Food Labels - Lesson 1: Basic Label Terminology Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basic Label Terminology - Lesson 2: Identifying Nutritional Information Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Identifying Nutritional Information Section 4: Understanding Portion Sizes - Lesson 1: What Are Healthy Portions? Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Are Healthy Portions? - Lesson 2: Balancing Meals with Proper Portions Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Balancing Meals with Proper Portions Section 5: Developing Healthy Eating Habits - Lesson 1: Planning a Nutritious Snack Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a Nutritious Snack - Lesson 2: Creating a Balanced Daily Meal Plan Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating a Balanced Daily Meal Plan Module 2: Cooking Fundamentals Section 1: Kitchen Safety and Hygiene - Lesson 1: Introduction to Kitchen Tools and Equipment Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Kitchen Tools and Equipment - Lesson 2: Essential Kitchen Safety Rules Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Essential Kitchen Safety Rules Section 2: Basic Cooking Techniques - Lesson 1: Simple Cutting and Chopping Techniques Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Simple Cutting and Chopping Techniques - Lesson 2: Introduction to Cooking Methods (Boiling, Baking, Steaming) Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Cooking Methods (Boiling, Baking, Steaming) Section 3: Following a Recipe - Lesson 1: How to Read a Recipe Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: How to Read a Recipe - Lesson 2: Measuring Ingredients Accurately Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Measuring Ingredients Accurately Section 4: Hands-on Cooking Practice - Lesson 1: Preparing a Simple Garden Salad Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Preparing a Simple Garden Salad - Lesson 2: Making a Fresh Fruit Smoothie Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Making a Fresh Fruit Smoothie Section 5: Kitchen Organization and Clean-Up - Lesson 1: Cleaning as You Cook Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Cleaning as You Cook - Lesson 2: Organizing Kitchen Tools and Workspace Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Organizing Kitchen Tools and Workspace Module 3: Meal Planning and Preparation Section 1: Components of a Balanced Meal - Lesson 1: Understanding the Parts of a Meal Plate Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding the Parts of a Meal Plate - Lesson 2: The Role of Different Nutrients in a Meal Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Different Nutrients in a Meal Section 2: Planning a Healthy Breakfast - Lesson 1: Ideas for Quick and Nutritious Breakfasts Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Ideas for Quick and Nutritious Breakfasts - Lesson 2: Preparing a Balanced Breakfast Plate Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Preparing a Balanced Breakfast Plate Section 3: Creating a Wholesome Lunch - Lesson 1: Building a Healthy Sandwich or Wrap Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building a Healthy Sandwich or Wrap - Lesson 2: Assembling an Easy, Colorful Salad Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Assembling an Easy, Colorful Salad Section 4: Planning a Nutritious Dinner - Lesson 1: Designing a Dinner Plate with Variety Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Designing a Dinner Plate with Variety - Lesson 2: Simple Techniques for a Warm Main Dish Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Techniques for a Warm Main Dish Section 5: Healthy Snacks and Light Desserts - Lesson 1: Crafting a Fruit-Based Snack Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Crafting a Fruit-Based Snack - Lesson 2: Preparing a Simple, Light Dessert Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Preparing a Simple, Light Dessert Module 4: Food Science Basics Section 1: Understanding Nutrients - Lesson 1: An Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: An Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals - Lesson 2: Exploring Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins Section 2: How Food Energizes the Body - Lesson 1: The Science Behind Energy from Food Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: The Science Behind Energy from Food - Lesson 2: Connecting Food and Physical Activity Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Connecting Food and Physical Activity Section 3: Food and Mood - Lesson 1: How Eating Affects Our Emotions Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Eating Affects Our Emotions - Lesson 2: The Basics of Mindful Eating Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: The Basics of Mindful Eating Section 4: Food Storage and Preservation - Lesson 1: Simple Ways to Store Fresh Ingredients Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Simple Ways to Store Fresh Ingredients - Lesson 2: Introduction to Refrigeration and Freezing Techniques Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Refrigeration and Freezing Techniques Section 5: Fun Food Experiments - Lesson 1: Observing Changes in Food Texture and Taste Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Observing Changes in Food Texture and Taste - Lesson 2: Simple Experiments with Color and Temperature in Cooking Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Experiments with Color and Temperature in Cooking Module 5: Practical Cooking Projects Section 1: Creating Simple Appetizers - Lesson 1: Making Vegetable Dips Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Making Vegetable Dips - Lesson 2: Crafting Easy Bruschetta Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Crafting Easy Bruschetta Section 2: Preparing Quick Main Dishes - Lesson 1: Assembling Healthy Wraps Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Assembling Healthy Wraps - Lesson 2: Mastering Simple Stir-Fry Techniques Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Mastering Simple Stir-Fry Techniques Section 3: Cooking Easy Side Dishes - Lesson 1: Roasting Vegetables to Perfection Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Roasting Vegetables to Perfection - Lesson 2: Creating a Nutritious Quinoa Salad Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating a Nutritious Quinoa Salad Section 4: Making Refreshing Beverages - Lesson 1: Fresh Fruit Juices and Their Benefits Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Fresh Fruit Juices and Their Benefits - Lesson 2: Crafting Healthy Smoothies Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Crafting Healthy Smoothies Section 5: Final Cooking Challenge - Lesson 1: Planning a Mini Meal Event Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a Mini Meal Event - Lesson 2: Review, Taste Test, and Sharing Your Creations Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Review, Taste Test, and Sharing Your Creations