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NEAT=NON-EXERCISE ACTIVITY THERMOGENESIS

by K.Graybill • December 1, 2023 • 0 Comments

It was so much fun collaborating with Darci Friberg, a Missouri FCS teacher, on this NEAT=NON-EXERCISE ACTIVITY THERMOGENESIS lesson! I can’t encourage peer collaboration enough as each person brings so much to the table in the way of ideas and perspectives! I truly believe that we are better together. This lesson would be a great addition to a Food & Nutrition class, Health & Wellness class or even as part of a FCS Comprehensive class as it’s a topic we can all relate to even if you’ve never heard of it! Keep reading to learn more about this concept and let me know if you want to collaborate!

Child Development, Child Development Lessons, Family, Jamboard, Parenting, Uncategorized

Child Safety: Mystery Powder Identification

by K.Graybill • November 24, 2023 • 0 Comments

When teaching about safety in child development, it’s important to discuss mystery substances that may or may not be toxic, but look like a variety of possibilities. The Child Safety: Mystery Powder Identification is a quick little activity where students observe substances via pictures and try to identify the substance. Not as easy as you might think! Read on to see how this works…

Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary, Foods & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Life Skills, Living on Your Own, Team Building, Uncategorized

43 Minute Lab Series: Puppy Chow

by K.Graybill • November 17, 2023 • 0 Comments

After noticing continuous requests for lab suggestions that are doable in 43 minute class periods, I’ve decided to do a recurring series, featuring recipes that can
be completed from beginning to end in a 43 minute time frame. In some cases, longer recipes will broken into two day labs. In addition, I will include my pre-lab review questions that pertain specifically to the recipe. This helps to ensure that students are reading the recipe. It also allows me time to show any videos that may demonstrate the product or specific techniques. So, without further ado, I present the 43 Minute Lab Series: Puppy Chow!

College & Career Preparation, Health & Wellness, Life Skills, Life Skills Resources, Living on Your Own, Uncategorized

Off to College Series: STRESS

by K.Graybill • November 10, 2023 • 0 Comments

This past spring, I put a post on Facebook as to how I could help teachers and one of the responses I received was to add more lessons to the Off to College Series. The
wish has been granted! This Off to College Series: STRESS lesson explores the concept of stress as it relates to first year college students. However, even if you aren’t teaching it from this perspective, there are a lot of engaging activities that can be used or adapted for other lessons about stress!

Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary, Food Science, Foods & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism, Life Skills Resources, Nutrition, Team Building, Uncategorized

Bacon Lesson & Labs

by K.Graybill • November 3, 2023 • 0 Comments

My students would always tell me that bacon makes everything better and I agree! There’s just something about bacon that amps up the flavor of
whatever it is paired with! I created this Bacon Lesson & Labs to help students learn more about bacon; where it comes from, cooking techniques, seasonings and even some fun, tasty labs!

Clothing, College & Career Preparation, Fashion & Clothing, Hyperdoc, Life Skills, Living on Your Own, Uncategorized

First Impressions: Job Interview Attire

by K.Graybill • October 27, 2023 • 0 Comments

It may be difficult for students to know that dressing for an interview may look different than workplace attire, with the prevalence of casual dress. First
Impressions: Job Interview Attire is a hyperdoc that explores the concept of “first impressions” as well as what job interview attire looks like for men and women. This self-directed assignment also includes an engaging, creative, realistic assignment for students to explore the costs of curating interview attire at various budget points. Continue reading to learn more!

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