Culinary Careers Teacher Resources

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PBS

Career Connections | Culinary Chef

For Teachers 6th - 12th
"You eat with your eyes first!" What? According to one of the chefs featured in a short video, that's the key ingredient in being a successful culinary chef. Having a passion for great food, knowledge of other languages, especially...
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Horticultural Society of New York

Dress Up Your Salad

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Salad dressings use a variety of different ingredients, but it's important to have a healthy balance of greens to create a delicious mix. Young chefs examine five types of herbs including chives, basil, dill, parsley, and thyme to...
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Scholastic

Cooking Dinner (Thanksgiving)

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
American traditions of Thanksgiving come to life through culinary activities. Young chefs practice cooking a turkey and setting a table for a Thanksgiving family feast. They use math and reading skills to follow directions and measure...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stocks, Sauces, Soups

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Written for a food and nutrition class, this resource has young chefs prepare chicken noodle soup. It begins by teaching vocabulary required for making soups, sauces, and stocks, as well as how to calculate percentages from given ratios....
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Curated OER

Cooking Terms

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Using culinary text books, matching exercises, and an "Old Maid" style card game, classroom chefs learn and distinguish cooking vocabulary. They identify terms and techniques used in a chicken/vegetable stir fry demonstration.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eat Your Flowers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students grow flowers in different soil mediums to determine the effect on flavor.  In this investigative lesson students study flowers, plant them and taste them to see how they differ in different potting soils. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: British Food Best in the World

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "British Food Best in the World," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Chef

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you have what it takes to become a chef? Read all about the duties, responsibilities, and requirements involved.
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American Culinary Federation: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is the homepage of the American Culinary Federation, allows you to explore culinary careers and learn about the cooking industry.
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Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Career Connections: Culinary Chef

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the exciting world of culinary chefs. while learning about the variety of skills needed to be successful in this dynamic career during this video. [8:37]
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Peterson's Culinary Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
This Peterson's Culinary Schools site provides links to culinary schools and schools with culinary programs.
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Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Kitchenhand

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains detailed information about a career as a kitchen helper. While this site is based out of New Zealand and contains information for that country, there is valuable data about this career that is useful.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Thomas Keller

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of the world famous American chef, Thomas Keller. His establishment was twice recognized as the "Best Restaurant in the World." Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How I Got My Job and Where I'm Going

For Students 9th - 10th
Zia talks about culinary school, working his way up in the restaurant industry, and his goals for the future.
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Shaw Guides: Guide to Career Cooking & Wine Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in a career in the cooking industry? Explore the Shaw Guide to career cooking and wine schools to learn about education training in this industry.

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