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43 Minute Lab Series: Hash Brown Patty Pizza

by K.Graybill • May 23, 2025 • 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. When possible, 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: Hash Brown Patty Pizza!

Community Service, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Skills Resources, Living on Your Own, Uncategorized

Cards of Kindness

by K.Graybill • May 16, 2025 • 0 Comments

When is the last time you received a thank you card…an actual card? So many people want to say thank you via an email or text. On the one hand, it’s great they are acknowledging the thought, words or actions that prompted it, but on the other, it’s so nice to receive that actual card, especially if they took the time to write it or better yet, make it! Cards of Kindness explores whether thank you notes still matter before students learn how to write a thank you note and then actually construct one from a variety of recyclable items!

Consumerism, Environment, Family, Life Skills Resources, Uncategorized

Old-Fashion Habits–Worth It or Not?

by K.Graybill • May 9, 2025 • 0 Comments

Recently, I ran across an article talking about the revival of old habits and it got me thinking about how these habits would impact family life, consumerism and the environment today. After thinking about it for awhile, I thought it might make for an interesting lesson for students to explore and learn more about. Thus, the lesson Old- Fashion Habits–Worth It or Not? was born!

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

Make Your Own Series: Flavored Finishing Salts

by K.Graybill • May 2, 2025 • 0 Comments

It’s been awhile since I shared a post in this series. So, in this Make Your Own Series, I’ll be sharing products that can easily be made from scratch, using common ingredients. Today I’m sharing…Make Your Own Series: Flavored Finishing Salts. Introduce your students to different types of salts, their characteristics and uses before creating their own finishing salts and experimenting with them in the lab.

4 C's, Consumerism, Life Skills, Personal Finance, Uncategorized

Problem Based Learning: Gaming on a Budget

by K.Graybill • April 25, 2025 • 0 Comments

Many students are gamers, which simply means they enjoy playing games. However, I want to focus on video gaming as that is the type that many of our teens play on a regular, if not daily, basis…sometimes for hours on end. I created this Problem Based Learning: Gaming on a Budget assignment to help students see the costs involved. Many don’t realize the amount of money that is wrapped up in the hobby, so this is an eye-opening, real life, relevant financial case study that puts students in the role of the shopper. Read on to learn more!

Culinary, Foods & Nutrition, Hospitality & Tourism, Living on Your Own, Team Building, The Culinary Room, Uncategorized

Sheet Pan Meals

by K.Graybill • April 18, 2025 • 0 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I love quick and easy meals for a variety of reasons! With that being said, I thought that a lesson and lab on Sheet Pan Meals was a great topic to add to a culinary class. This activity has students exploring the concept of sheet pan meals, their pros and cons, formulas for putting them together and then creating one for their group to vote on and then prepare in the lab.

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