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Biscuit Brigade

by K.Graybill • November 19, 2021 • 0 Comments

I never realized how many varieties of biscuits existed before doing my own research for this assignment and demonstration! In the Biscuit Brigade activity, students explore and learn about ten different types of biscuits as they complete notes and answer clue questions. Because there are so many variations of biscuits, there are many lab options you can choose to give your students to practice preparing them! Mine is in the form of a demonstration done by my assistant principal…read on to learn more!

Clothing, Clothing & Textiles, Clothing Resources, Fashion & Clothing, Fashion Design, Uncategorized

Trendy Threads Wardrobe Box

by K.Graybill • November 12, 2021 • 1 Comment

The Trendy Threads Wardrobe Box project was created to simulate clothing subscription services that are advertised on the internet. These services are designed to tailor outfits that fit and flatter the personality, profile, needs and body type of their client for a fee. In this project, students become the personal stylist as they curate outfits for their “clients” based on profile information. It’s a great way for students to apply what they’ve learned in class and see if they enjoy being a personal stylist!

Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary, Culinary & Baking, Foods & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism, The Culinary Room, Uncategorized

Japanese Fruit Sandwiches

by K.Graybill • November 5, 2021 • 1 Comment

What is beautiful, photogenic and instagram worthy, colorful and easy to eat? Japanese fruit sandwiches, of course! Read on to learn more about Japanese fruit sandwiches and how to incorporate them into your classes and food labs!

Clothing, Clothing Resources, Fashion & Clothing, Fashion Design, Textiles, Uncategorized

Fabric Marbling Project

by K.Graybill • October 29, 2021 • 0 Comments

Sharing a Fabric Marbling Project from Amy Harkey, a Missouri FACS teacher. Amy uses this interactive project in her Apparel, Fashions & Textiles class in her unit on Principles of Design as a way for students to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. Read on to learn more about this cool project!

Culinary, Food Science, Foods & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Uncategorized

Food Allergens

by K.Graybill • October 22, 2021 • 0 Comments

Teachers Pay Teachers seller, Arlene Meckes, and I teamed up to collaborate on this Food Allergens lesson! You might know her from Twins and Teaching on TPT. This lesson offers an overview of common food allergens combined with some critical thinking and problem solving activities for the students to apply what they’ve learned. So, if you are in need of a food allergens lesson, be sure to check it out in her wonderful store!

4 C's, College & Career Preparation, Life Skills, Uncategorized

Post-Secondary Options: Decision Making Scenario

by K.Graybill • October 15, 2021 • 0 Comments

Back again with another interactive decision making scenario! This one focuses on making future decisions post graduation. In the Post-Secondary Options: Decision Making Scenario students are introduced to Chris who is trying to decide which direction to go in order to pursue a career of interest. Like the other scenarios I’ve shared, students work together as a group to help Chris make an informed decision!

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