Foods ICourse Overview

Mrs. Gazzara

Course Description

Foods I is an introductory course intended to provide

Students with the basics of food preparation, equipment, sanitation, basic meal service, nutrition

and current trends in the food industry. Class activities

consistof theory, food preparation demonstrations, foods projects and a final exam.Note: Students will be required to pay a one time, $15 lab fee, to cover the cost of

supplies, for the semester.

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate appropriate food preparation techniques.2. Utilize correct kitchen equipment and tools.3. Demonstrate safe food handling techniques.4. Evaluate food preparation techniques and products.5. Use a time-work schedule to coordinate preparation.6. Identify the tools and equipment used in baking and/or

dessert preparation.7. Define preparation and cooking terms associated with

baking and/or dessert preparation.8. Identify the functions of ingredients and their effect on the

baked product.

Grading Scale

• 10% Notebook• 25% Tests/Quizzes• 25% Foods Lab• 20% Class

Participation/Attendance• 20% Projects and Class Work

Student Lab

Students will be required to bring in a recipe, prepared at home,

and present their recipe to the class. They will also need a sample

of their prepared item for approximately 24 students. This is only required once during the semester.

The student selected recipe will be pre-approved by Mrs. Gazzara and

Must be at least 5 ingredients and made from scratch. This will count

as a lab grade.

Class Requirements• All students must have a 1-inch, hard-cover binder that will

remain in the classroom for the duration of the semester. Notebooks will begraded periodically for completeness, organization, neatness, etc.

• If you are absent from class, for whatever reason, it is your responsibility to complete make-up work.

• Students may be excused from one foods lab for the semester. After that, students must make up a similar baked good at home and bring in a sample with the recipe for a lab grade. Failure to due so will result in a grade of “F” for that lab.

• Students are expected to work as a team and to treat all students, teachers and classroom property with respect and courtesy.

• Students are expected to use appropriate language at all times.

Student Work…

More student work…

Questions for Mrs. Gazzara ?

Please contact me by phone or e-mail:

Phone: 610-534-1900 Ext.: 8142

E-mail: lgazzara@ridleysd.org