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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Food Science Agenda

Monday, August 25, 2014

Standards:
HUM-FS-3
Investigate how and why scientific evaluation of foods is conducted.

·         ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why is it important to understand the relationship between food and its appearance, smell, texture, and taste?
How do sensory evaluation panels test food products


Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one):


1. Work Session:   1. Students will unpack the standard. *Share responses*
                      2.    Review Essential Questions.
·         Why is it important to understand the relationship between food and its appearance, smell, touch (mouthfeel) and taste?
·         How do sensory evaluation panels test food products?

3.     Identify and review the unit vocabulary.

Marketing Strategy
Prototype Formula
Sensory Evaluation
Focus Group Testing
Adulterated Food
Food Quality
Food Engineering
Food Packaging
Nutrition Facts Label
Target Market
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Food Technology
Marketing Strategy
Olfactory Receptors
Papillae
Prototype Formula
Sensory Evaluation
Supertaster
Taste Blind
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
       
4.     Teacher  will present Sensory Evaluation of Food PowerPoint as an introduction to this unit.
5.Explain sensory labs students will be conducting.
6.. Distribute Vocabulary Terms Wordsplash sheet. Students will unscramble and write the vocabulary words.
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Closing/Summarizer: Students will read “Silent Sodiumin our Favorite Eats” and complete a 3-2-1.



Daily Homework: NONE


Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Standards: HUM-FS-3
Investigate how and why scientific evaluation of foods is conducted.


Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one):  Students will read and summarize “The Taste Test” article.


Work Session: Students and teacher will perform
 Sensory Lab #1: “Is Seeing Believing?” Distribute Seeing is Believing Activity Worksheet and discuss as a class after completion.
     
Sensory Lab #2: “Can You Taste Without Your Nose?” Distribute Taste Without Your Nose Activity Worksheet and discuss as a class after completion.

      Sensory Lab #3: “Oh, My – Papillae!” Distribute Oh My Papillae Activity Worksheet and discuss as a class the results.

      Sensory Lab #4: “Triangle Sensory Test with Oreo Cookies.” Distribute Oreo Cookie Sensory Test Activity Worksheet and discuss as a class after completion.




Closing/Summarizer:  Responses from sensory labs.


Daily Homework: NONE

Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Standards: HUM-FS-3
Investigate how and why scientific evaluation of foods is conducted.

 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How are the principles of science applied to production, research, development, packaging and improvement of the food we use, eat and buy?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one):


Work Session: LESSON 2:  INTRODUCTION TO Food Product Development
                                               
1.     Review Essential Questions.
·         How are the principles of science applied to production, research, development, packaging and improvement of the food we use, eat and buy?

2.       Food Product Development Pre-Test - Pre-test students before showing a video and presenting the next seven lessons. Refer to Food Product Development Pre-Test Key for answer key.

3.       “Introduction to Food Product Development,” From Concept to Consumer: Food Product Development .

4.       Distribute Concept to Consumer Video Questions Worksheet to students and explain briefly the video’s purpose to demonstrate the process of developing a new food product and how all the various disciplines come together for a successful result.

5.       Show Video: “From Concept to Consumer: Food Product Development: by IFT” (21:40 minutes). Access the video at this Website - http://www.ift.org/Knowledge-Center/Learn-About-Food-Science/K12-Outreach/Video-and-Media/From-Concept-to-Consumer.aspx.

6.       Review the pre-viewing questions to see how student’s answers differ. 


Closing/Summarizer: Ask students the post-viewing questions found on their Concept to Consumer Video Questions Worksheet to review the video as a class:
·         What are the five stages of product development? Decide, Discover, Define, Develop, Deploy (launch)
·         Which food-industry people would be part of a new food-product development team? Suppliers, nutritionists, food scientists, packaging specialists, sensory analysis, analytical chemists, marketing specialists, flavorists, microbiologists, food engineers.
On the back: List 3 things you learned about product development.


Daily Homework: none


Thursday, August 28, 2014
Standards:
HUM-FS-3
Investigate how and why scientific evaluation of foods is conducted.

 ·         ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why is an understanding of food science and technology important in the role of developing new food products?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one):


·   Work Session: LESSON 3: BRAINSTORMING AND DECIDING—FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
1.       Review Essential Questions.
·         Why is an understanding of food science and technology important in the role of developing new food products?

2.       Decide: Brainstorming, decision on new food product to research and develop,” From Concept to Consumer:  Food Product Development 

1. Display products or pictures of products that fit a particular market niche.  (Example: sports drinks, children’s cereals, power nutrition bars).

2.       Hand out and review Worksheets #1 and #2 from Concept to Consumer Student Worksheets (attachment is a collection of worksheets).

3.        Divide the class into teams and review brainstorming guidelines. Ask each team to decide upon both a leader and note-taker. Students will use worksheet to help them brainstorm ideas for a new food product, and decide on one or two to present to class.

4.       Team leaders will write their team’s best ideas on the board and discuss their merits. After all teams have presented their ideas, the class will come to consensus on the food product they all want to develop.

5.       Once the new food has been determined, the class should brainstorm a working name for the product. This may change when the final steps have been concluded.

·         Closing/Summarizer: Why would a food product name change after the final stages of the development?



Friday, August 29, 2014

Standards:
HUM-FS-3
Investigate how and why scientific evaluation of foods is conducted.

·         ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why is an understanding of food science and technology important in the role of developing new food products?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one):


Work Session: Students will work in the food lab: Sensory Lab #5: “Mock Apple Pie.” Distribute Mock Apple Pie Lab Handout and the Apple Pie Recipe Handout so students can compare the ingredients between mock apple pie and authentic apple pie. 

Closing/Summarizer:  Whole group discussion to share results


Daily Homework:NONE


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Food Science Syllabus Fall Semester 2014



Pebblebrook High School 2.0: Project-based; Problem Solved!


Department: CTAE                                                                           Fall Semester 2014

COURSE TITLE: Food Science                                                           INSTRUCTOR:  A. Cofer
EMAIL: althea.cofer@cobbk12.org                                               PHONE: 770-819-2521 ext. 1220
CLASSROOM BLOG: http://msacoferfamilyconsumersciences.blogspot.com/


PHS SCHOOL VISION: Empowering Students to Become Productive Members of a Global Community
PHS SCHOOL MISSION: Modeling and Developing Intellectual, Physical and Emotional Behaviors that Lead to Success for All
KEY ACTIONS:
·         Increase the Graduation Rate
·         Increase rigor and student engagement (Project-based learning environment)
·         Increase community and parental involvement

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Food science integrates many branches of science and relies on the application of the rapid advances in technology to expand and improve the food supply. Students will evaluate the effects of processing, preparation, and storage on the quality, safety, wholesomeness, and nutritive value of foods. Building on information learned in Nutrition and Wellness and Chemistry, this course illustrates scientific principles in an applied context, exposing students to the wonders of the scientific world. Related careers will be explored.

KEY STANDARDS:  Mastery of standards through project-based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership. 

GRADING POLICY: Class work/Notebook check         25%
                                        Unit Tests                                    20%
                                         Projects/Cooking Labs               30%
                                         Common Assessment                   5%
                                         Final                                            20% (10% performance exam)
                                                                                                       (10% written exam)

GRADING SCALE:
A - 100-90%
B - 89-80%
C - 79-74%
D – 70-73%
F - 69-Below


SYNERGY ACCESS TO GRADES:  

It is strongly encouraged that you keep your Synergy login information in a safe place and that you have access to the information when needed.  Parents should contact the Main Office (770.819.2521) or Mr. John Chandler at ext. 099 in order to obtain their synergy password and access information.

Please note that when you are viewing grades in Synergy that a blank grade column for your child has no effect on their grade.  If the space is blank, then your student may not have turned in that assignment due to absence or the teacher may not have entered grades for that assignment at that time.  An “X” means that the student is exempt from an assignment at the discretion of the teacher.



TEXTBOOK/SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES:

Central Texts: Duffy, R.L. (n.d.) Food, Nutrition and Wellness: Bridging Brighter Futures.


MATERIALS NEEDED:  {Mandatory} 3-ring binder/folder, notebook paper, pen or pencil


CLASS EXPECTATIONS: Students will demonstrate an understanding of conscientious behavior and acceptable work ethics.
Ø  Students will collaborate, communicate, and work with other students.

FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION:
Students with no more than one excused absence may qualify to exempt one of their final exams.  Students with a course average of 80 or higher may exempt one final exam of their choice.  Students with a course average of 79 or below may request that ten percentage points be added to the final exam grade.  Towards the end of the semester, students who qualify may submit an Exam Exemption Form to the classroom teacher of their choice.  Teachers must verify that the student qualifies for the exemption.


PARTICIPATION:

Class participation is an important component of the Human Services curriculum. Much can be learned from the exchange of ideas that occurs during class discussions. Frequent absences SERIOUSLY jeopardize your success in this class. The participation grade will be based on the degree of student involvement in the learning activities, including attention to and participation in written and oral exercises, class discussion, preparation for class, and homework.  To reiterate:  If you do not participate in formal class discussions, you will not receive a passing grade for that activity.

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY:
-Students with excused absence will be permitted to make up work according to the make-up policy in the student handbook.
-ISS/OSS work is due immediately upon returning to class.


LATE WORK POLICY: Late assignments are accepted or denied based on individual situations.


TARDY POLICY:  

To avoid being counted tardy, students must be seated and ready for class when the bell rings.  School policy states that students may receive Saturday School, In-School Suspension, and Out-of-School Suspension for repeated tardies. 


EXTRA HELP: 
               
Morning Session-By appointment                                                  

Afternoon Session-By appointment


CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

As per the school’s policy, cell phones are not to be used during class time unless directed by the teacher for instructional purposes. Students will receive a discipline referral after one warning to put away any electronic device (unless the device is being used for instruction). Students are allowed to bring certain technologies to class (iPad, laptop, Kindle, etc.), but it should NOT interfere with the teaching or other’s learning.


ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Cheating is considered a serious matter.  Any student who is involved in cheating/plagiarism will receive a grade of zero on the material, an unsatisfactory in conduct, and his/her parents will be notified.

For this course, cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:

  • Copying anyone's answers to questions, exercises, study guides, class work or homework assignments
  • Taking any information verbatim from any source, including the Internet, without giving proper credit to the author, or rearranging the order of words and/or changing some words as written by the author and claiming the work as his or her own, i.e., plagiarism.
  • Looking onto another student's paper during a test or quiz.
  • Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's permission.
  • Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected.

CLASSROOM BLOG:

Throughout the year, students are expected to use the classroom blog daily. Check the blog for the weekly agenda and information related to the class.

                                        

 



                             

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Food, Nutrition & Wellness {FNW} Agenda

Monday, August 18, 2014

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What career opportunities are available in the food and nutrition science field?
Monday, August 18 ,2014
Standards:

HUM-FNW-11 Research careers related to food,nutrition and wellness.
Hum-FNW-1 Demostrate employability skills required by business and industry.

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one):  Bellwork: How often is the Occupational Outlook Handbook revised?


Work Session: MEDIA CENTER- Students will research a food and nutrition related career. They will put together a media/technology and print (brochure/newsletter) presentation.
Students will be provided with guided questions and presentation rubric.

*Presentation date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014*



Closing/Summarizer:none


Daily Homework: Work on Career Research Project



Tuesday, August 19, 2014
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What career opportunities are available in the food and nutrition science field?
DAY SEVEN: Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Standards:

HUM-FNW-11 Research careers related to food,nutrition and wellness.
Hum-FNW-1 Demostrate employability skills required by business and industry.

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): ): Bellwork: Entrepreneur [p.65]. Students will read the prompt and complete the student activity.


Work Session:
MEDIA CENTER- Students will research a food and nutrition related career. They will put together a media/technology and print (brouchure/Microsoft publisher) presentation.
Students will be provided with guided questions and presentation rubric.

*Presentation date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014*


Closing/Summarizer: none


Daily Homework: Work on Career Research Project


Wednesday, August 20, 2014



ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What career opportunities are available in the food and nutrition science field?
DAY EIGHT:  Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Standards: HUM-FNW-11 Research careers related to food,nutrition and wellness.
Hum-FNW-1 Demostrate employability skills required by business and industry.



Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): Teacher will show students Food. Com Ipad app- Foods of the week.


Work Session: Students will present Food, Nutrition Career Exploration projects (technology component and newsletter)
-Students not presenting will take guided notes (to be checked for a completion grade) They will answer three questions based on classmates presentations.



Closing/Summarizer: Career guided notes. Teacher will choose random students to answer question at the end of each presentation.


Daily Homework: NONE


Thursday, August 21, 2014
Standards: HUM-FNW-11 Research careers related to food,nutrition and wellness.

Hum-FNW-1 Demostrate employability skills required by business and industry.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What career opportunities are available in the food and nutrition science field?


Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): Bellwork-Stress (p.3). Students will read the prompt and answer the student activity.


Work Session: Students will present Food, Nutrition Career Exploration projects (technology component and newsletter)
-Students not presenting will take guided notes (to be checked for a completion grade) They will answer three questions based on classmates presentations.



Closing/Summarizer: Career guided notes. Teacher will choose random students to answer question at the end of each presentation.




Daily Homework: NONE


Friday, August 22, 2014

Standards:
HUM-FNW-11 Research careers related to food,nutrition and wellness.
Hum-FNW-1 Demostrate employability skills required by business and industry.

 ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What career opportunities are available in the food and nutrition science field?

Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one): Bellwork: Wellness [p.4] Students will read the prompt and complete the student activity.


Work Session: Complete student presentations (Career Research Project). Students will take notes over presentations.


Finish Career Exploration Vocab Words. Class discussion. (preparations for Career Vocabulary Test)

Closing/Summarizer:
Career guided notes. Teacher will choose random students to answer question at the end of each presentation.

Daily Homework: none

Food Science Agenda:

Monday, August 18, 2014

Standards: HUM-FS-2  Students will define food science and explore careers in food science.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can studying food science help me add to my choices when considering careers?


Opening Warm-up AND/OR Activator (highlight one):Develop a list of three questions you should ask yourself when choosing a career.


Work Session: . Media Center: Students will continue to work on the Careers in Food Science technology project.
Students will pick a career to research, answer the exploration questions and create a technology component to present to the class along with a newsletter.
 *Presentation date Thursday, August 21, 2014



Closing/Summarizer: none



Daily Homework:  Careers in Food Science Technology Project.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Standards: HUM-FS-2  Students will define food science and explore careers in food science.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can studying food science help me add to my choices when considering careers?

Work Session: Media Center: Students will continue to work on the Careers in Food Science technology project.
Students will pick a career to research, answer the exploration questions and create a technology component to present to the class along with a newsletter.

 *Presentation date Thursday, August 21, 2014




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