1. Global Cuisine Ms. Johovich Periods 2, 3, 8, 9 2014-2015 School Year

2. Professional Background Penn State University-- B.S. Nutrition 10 years business experience Chatham University— Master of Arts in Teaching Canon-McMillan School District ▫December 2010-present

3. Course Description Food preparation course focusing on basic preparation and cooking skills while learning how food impacts people globally. Gain familiarity with kitchen tools, equipment, ingredients and techniques to prepare a variety of food for themselves and others. Discussions on social aspects of eating, U.S. regional and foreign cuisine.

4. Pennsylvania State Standards Explain family functions from a historical and cultural perspective. Identify family and life cycle stages. Identify the cause, effect and prevention of microbial contamination in food. Analyze nutritional requirements at various stages of life. Evaluate meal planning principles. Reading critically in all content areas. Participation in small and large group discussions and presentations. Measurement and estimation.

5. Global Cuisine This is a one semester class. Students will spend a good portion of class time working in the kitchens, and the remainder on individual and group projects. Assignments, projects and class activities will be done in class—students should not have homework in this class!

6. Kitchen Groups Students will work in groups of 4 or 5 Kitchen jobs include Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager and Dishwasher (2) Students will rotate jobs to allow all members an equal experience.

7. Course of Study Kitchen Basics—3 weeks Social influences on Eating—4 weeks Regional Cuisine—5 weeks Cultural Cuisine—9 weeks

8. Cultural Cuisine World “tour” focusing on common recipes, ingredients and food-related practices of Europe, Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Africa, Asia, South America, North America. Prepare a variety of recipes—some more common than others! Unit includes an individual cultural cuisine project ▫Students choose a country ▫In class and computer/library research ▫Present 3 paragraph paper about the chosen country ▫Identify 2 common recipes from that country.

9. Classroom Wiki FCS Wikispaces Copies of recipes, announcements, assignments, etc.

10. Contact me johovichk@cmsd.k12.pa.us Voice mail 724-745-1400 x 5136 Have a great year!!