Food Prep and Nutrition

FOOD PREPARATION OUTLINE


I.	The Basics
A.	Safety
B.	Sanitation
C.	Equipment
D.	Terminology
E.	Measurement
F.	Recipe Reading
G.	Lab Organization

II.	Fruits

III.	Vegetables

IV.	Baking Basics

V.	Quick Breads

VI.	Poultry

VII.	Meal Planning and Execution

VIII.	Soups

IX.	Eggs

X.	Pastas and Grains

XI.	Careers in the Food Industry


CODE H587

HALF YEAR (9-12)

1/2 CREDIT

PREREQUISITE: NONE

Areas of study include:

•	Principles of nutrition/application
•	Menu planning
•	Meal planning
•	Food purchasing
•	Principles of food preparation
o	Knife skills
o	Methods of cooking
o	Food product standards
•	Meal service
 
This course includes content required by the State Education Department as an introduction to 
Family and Consumer Science and is required in all three and five unit sequences. Fieldtrips, guest 
speakers and practical experience form an integral part of this useful course.

Assessment: Assessment is based on quizzes, exams, lab assignments, daily participation and 
demonstrated skill.

For a complete review of the NYS learning standards and complete NYS core curriculum, see: 
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/facse/fccontent.html
Textbook and/or Other Resources:
•	Food for Today, Glencoe
•	How Cooking Works, Macmillan
•	On Cooking, Prentice-Hall
•	Assorted Cookbooks Including But Not Limited To: Betty Crocker, Wiley Publishing

•	Several Magazines Including But Not Limited To: Everyday, Hudson Valley Table
•	Several Internet Sources Including But Not Limited To:
o	http://www.epicurious.com
o	http://www.foodnetwork.com


Classroom Expectations and Procedures:
•	Attendance is mandatory: Please refer to the 2009-2010 Code of Conduct attendance 
requirements for 9th-12th grade students.
•	Students need to arrive to class on time, prepared and ready to work.
(Please see the student 2009-2010 Code of Conduct for polices with regard to arriving late to class 
and classroom behavior.)
Activities/Projects Unique to this Class:
•	Students will plan and execute a celebration meal
•	Students will prepare food items for donation to needy families, senior citizens and/or veterans
Recommended/Required Materials for Class:
•	Three-ring binder (1 inch), 3 dividers, and loose leaf paper
•	It is imperative that you turn in a computer lab agreement
•	Pen, pencil and highlighter
•	Rubber band or barrette for lab days

Grading Procedures: 
By Quarter:
•	Class work/Homework: 30%
•	Labs/Participation: 40%
•	Tests/Quizzes: 30%
For the Semester: Each Quarter is worth 2/5th of the final grade with a cumulative final worth 1/5th 
of the final grade.
Grading Procedures:
•	Late assignments will not be accepted if they have been reviewed in class, or are later than 5 
days past the due date. Points will be subtracted from each late assignment based on a rate of 5% 
per day.


Teacher Contact Information:
•	By Mail:
Mrs. Herberger,CALS Department
John Jay High School
2012 Rt. 52
Hopewell Jct., NY  12533
•	During School hours: 
Room 157 or 161
Career and Life Science Office (Technology Wing)
•	Phone: 845-897-6700 ex: 159
•	E-mail: denise.herberger@wappingersschools.org
•	Website: http://www.teacherweb.com/ny/johnjay/herberger












 
Please sign and date this part of the course syllabus as a way of showing that you understand the 
course requirements. Have your parent/guardian sign to acknowledge that they have read through 
and understand the course syllabus.
Tear off the signature portion of the page and return to Mrs. Herberger by 9/8/08.

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