Lesson Plan 1 – Introduction
This is the first of two lessons in Unit 1 from the National FFA Organization that introduces students to the food science industry and the National FFA Food Science and Technology Career Development Event (CDE). Through a donut-based bell ringer, career research activity, and CDE component exploration, students learn what food science is, identify careers in the field, and explore the components of the food science CDE. The resource includes student worksheets, review game cards, exit tickets, an answer key, and a grading rubric.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe food science.
- Identify careers in the food science industry.
- Explore the components of the food science and technology career development event (CDE).
- Time required
- 60 minutes (*Time requirements may vary based upon student understanding and class schedule.)
- Grade level
- Grades 9 and 10
- Materials
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- Bell Ringer/Introduction: "Heat-and-serve" donuts (if oven, toaster oven or air fryer is available) with a paper plate or napkin per student, OR purchased bakery donuts (one donut/student)
- Activity 1: Worksheet "My Career in Food Science," one copy/student (may be given electronically)
- Activity 2: Worksheet "Career Connections," one copy/student (may be given electronically); whiteboard or other way to write notes for students
- Access to internet for YouTube videos plus a projector screen and audio equipment to show video clips in class
- Writing utensil for taking notes
- Unit/Lesson
- Unit 1: Lesson 1 of 2 – Introduction to Food Science
- Vocabulary
- Ready-to-eat product; Heat-and-serve product; Quick-food item; Prepackaged food item; Food science
- Resources/References
- Textbook: Principles of Food Science, 4th Edition, Janet D. Ward; Video: Indiana Food Science CDE Intro Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEvLwnkZETI); Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bJYav37-zw; Video: FFA.org/participate/cdes/food-science-and-technology/; Website: AgExplorer, AgExplorer.FFA.org/focus/food-products-processing-systems; Optional Website: https://FFA.app.box.com/s/yk9g602v8u3l44vjdsbb2t0gty1jygvy; Website: AgExplorer (2019), AgExplorer.FFA.org
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- Science, English/Language Arts, Technology
- Created
- 08/2022 by the National FFA Organization
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.03Examine and summarize the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in AFNR workplaces.
Common Career Technical Core
- AG-FD4Explain the scope of the food industry and the historical and current developments of food products and processing.
Common Core – Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects: Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9.10.4Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Common Core – Reading: Informational Text
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.1Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Common Core – Science & Technical Subjects
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.3Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1.ACome to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-JMental Growth: Embrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-CVision: Visualize the future and how to get there.