Culinary Classroom & Culinary Life Skills

Presentation varies between grade levels, but in general, students will learn about "What's on MyPlate?" For the younger students, this can include identifying food groups and/or the importance of choosing a healthy breakfast. For older students, the presentation introduces topics of disease prevention, food choices, and taking responsibility for their eating habits.

Students will learn about the importance of breakfast. Depending on grade level, students will learn about making healthy breakfast choices, the importance of including protein , or incorporating quick and healthy breakfast into their daily lives.

Students will will learn about where their food comes from. For younger students, a focus on Weld County foods, local agriculture, and gardening will be introduced. Older students may focus on Colorado agriculture and sustainability practices.

Students will learn on culinary techniques and advances skills needed for specific culinary careers. Students will learn about foodservice, childhood nutrition, and culinary arts industries.

This class focuses on reducing waste in student's diet. This includes knowing what parts of the plant can be consumed, how to know when food is still good to eat, and celebrating misshapen fruits and vegetables.