Unit 9: Dairy

Dairy comes from different animals.
Dairy foods help build strong bones and teeth.
Dairy gives our bodies calcium, protein, and vitamins.
Dairy is one part of MyPlate.
There are many types of dairy foods.
Dairy can be used in drinks, sauces, desserts, and main dishes.
Cooking changes how dairy looks, tastes, and feels.
There is a difference between: scratch cooking vs convenience foods.
The techniques for preparing dishes that include dairy, such as macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, ice cream.

Students will:
Identify and name common dairy foods and what animals provide milk.
Sort dairy foods into MyPlate.
Help measure, stir, and mix dairy ingredients.
Practice kitchen safety while heating dairy.
Make simple dairy recipes with support.
Prepare macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, ice cream. using proper techniques by measure and mix ingredients accurately.
Compare scratch vs. convenience macaroni and cheese.
Describe textures and tastes using visuals and words.

Students will demonstrate learning by:

Matching pictures of dairy foods.

Pointing to the dairy group on MyPlate.

Participating in cooking labs.

Sharing how dairy helps the body.

Explaining simple differences between homemade and boxed mac and cheese.