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What is Organic?
Many of us are familiar with the term “organic”. But even if we can define it, we don’t always take the time to explore what “organic” represents. In this lesson, students will explore and discuss their understanding of what “organic” is, and what it represents to them.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
1 of 10
Kitchen Habits of Mind
Experimenting and reflecting are important parts of learning to cook. Your mindset (how you think about something) impacts how we approach our time in the kitchen.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12, Whole Family
Progression:
1 of 9
Create Your Own: Yogurt Sauce
In this lesson, students create their own yogurt sauce recipe and practice mincing fresh herbs. This is a very flexible recipe and a good example of how ingredients can be substituted, omitted, or added.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
6 of 10
Knife Skills: Knife Safety
Do you want to learn and practice knife skills to improve your cooking? The first step towards that is learning how to work with knives safely. This short lesson will explain a few important practices that help keep you safe as you develop and practice your skills.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
4 of 9
Making Sense of What We Read
In this lesson, students will use a text analysis practice to reflect on what makes a text “trustworthy”. The practice prompts students to think about their experiences and identities in relationship to the text's creator, and to question the biases they may hold.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Introduction to Final Project
In this lesson, students are introduced to the components of their final inquiry project. The final project consists of a packet of activities in which students reflect on their feelings and hopes around organic and prepare to take action towards a topic that they feel passionate about.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
10 of 10
Analyzing Media on Organic
There are many different ideas and opinions about organic food and farming—getting comfortable understanding and analyzing the ideas of others allows students to form their own informed views.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
8 of 10
How To: Flip Food
Have you watched chefs on TV effortlessly flip an egg or pancake without using a spatula? Do you want to be able to do that and impress your friends with your skills? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to flip food in a sauté pan and reflect upon how you learn new skills.
Grade: 
3 – 5, 6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
1 of 12
Create Your Own: Sauteed Organic Vegetables
Sautéing vegetables is a great way to prepare a quick, healthy side dish. Now that you know How to Flip Food (if you haven’t yet completed this lesson, do it before continuing here) you are ready to sauté! Sauté means to leap or jump in French.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
2 of 12
How To: Whisk and Emulsify
Can you picture a chef rapidly whisking a bowl of cream or emulsifying a salad dressing? It is a common image that showcases skill and technical ability in the kitchen. With a little practice, you can learn to whisk just like a professional chef.
Grade: 
3 – 5, 6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
3 of 12

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