Lessons in this Course
You Are a Rainbow Chef
Learn kitchen basics while exploring the fun of Rainbow Chefs! Let’s get started with Mise en Place — Everything in its place!
Wrap it Up
Let’s talk about vitamins and minerals. Did you know that there are 13 vitamins and minerals your body needs — and all of them come from food!
Sweet Treat
Everyone likes a sweet treat sometimes. Let’s make a fruity sweet treat that is delicious and nutritious.
Fresh and Refresh
Water, water everywhere! Our bodies need water even more than food! How can we get all that water into our bodies every day?
Fab 5
Have you heard about the fabulous five food groups? Each food group helps to meet your body’s nutritional needs. What food groups shall we cook up today?
Drink Up that Energy
Your body needs energy to move and think. How do we supply our bodies with the energy we need?
How Do You Like Them Apples?
Can healthy snacks be delicious? Create new experiences in making snacks that are healthy and yummy!
Cannoli Twist
It’s time to celebrate! Think about the ways that people mark special occasions and then celebrate your work as a Rainbow Chef.
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Overview:
Creating healthy habits is about more than making good choices. To be healthy, you must take care of your mind and body. Discover the many ways you can be healthy and build some healthy habits of your own!
Outcomes:
- Identify food groups
- Make healthy choices
- Build a healthy meal
- Identify essential nutrients
- Understand the body’s needs
- Identify health resources
- Create health goals
- Apply learning in real world contexts
Essential Skills:
- Critical-Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Life Skills
- Kitchen Safety
- Manners/Etiquette
- Healthy Habits
Standards Alignment:
- CCSS
- TEKS
- BEST
- NHES
- NGSS
- ISTE
- CASEL