Lesson 1: Identify Kitchen Tools

Why are proper names of tools important to know?
What are the common kitchen tools used in a recipe?
What are the common techniques and methods used in recipies?
Why using the proper tool for a specific technique is important?

All common tools such as pancake turner, colander, strainer etc...

8.5 Demonstrate professional food preparation methods and techniques for all menu categories to produce a variety of food products that meet customers needs.

Reading comprehension: following step-by-step instructions
Math: measuring ingredients (cups, teaspoons)
Science: changes during baking (heat ? chemical reaction)

Introduction to Tools
Students see and touch tools, learn names and jobs
DOK 1
Equipment Identification
Match picture cards to real tools
DOK 1–2
Safety Demo
Model handwashing, hot oven handling
DOK 2
Cookie Lab
Follow visual recipe to measure, mix, bake
DOK 2–3
Reflection
Simple thumbs-up or draw favorite tool
DOK 2–3
Explain function of each tool

Compare old-fashioned vs. modern tools (whisks ? mixers).
Talk about tools students see at home or in bakeries.

All ovens are the same.

Visual supports will be used and verbal cues will be given to students.
Visual recipes with step-by-step photos
Color-coded equipment and ingredient card
Hand-over-hand guidance for mixing, measuring, scooping
Peer partners for support
Sentence frames: “I used the ____ to ____.”
Extra time and repetition for lab steps

Observation: handwashing, measuring, mixing, safety.

Picture-match tool activity
Participation in lab:
The proper use of tool for the proper application to get a result.  Example: whipping cream calls for a whisk and not a fork.

Visual tool identification worksheet.

Scavenger hunts.