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Cooking Club (3rd-5th)
Cooking Club is a 10 week after school program or, two 5 week sessions per semester, for 3rd-5th grade students. The program is able to enroll 15 students per session. Students will participate in weekly in-class discussions and hands-on
cooking designed to increase their knowledge on MyPlate including the
components of a well-balanced diet and where important nutrients can be
found in food sources. Students prep, prepare, and consume several
different food items and snacks. In addition, students will also learn
about food science including acid/base reactions in food, fat
conjugation, and the purpose of ingredients in some of our most common
dishes. Finally, students will be able to utilize their most basic
education skills such as reading/comprehension, math, writing, and
critical thinking. A written pre- and post-test are required for this program.
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