Cooking
It may take three years to complete a level. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Projects to learn
At level 1 of cooking, students will learn
- kitchen and food safety
- basic food preparation
- nutrition
- microwave cooking
- meal time and measuring basics
- recipes for snacks, side dishes, main dishes, quick breads and desserts
At level 2 of cooking, students will learn
- science behind food preparation
- the nutritional contribution of each food group
- basic information about preparing foods
- recipes included for each food group
- make Chicken Rice Casserole
At level 3 of cooking, students will learn
- outdoor cooking
- party planning
- slow cookers
- yeast breads
At level 3 of cooking, students will learn
- how to produce quality products
- to troubleshoot what went wrong when mistakes happen
Independent study is for any youth looking for new challenges and opportunities in 4-H. This allows a member to explore topics that have not been investigated while remaining enrolled in a 4-H project. Members enrolling in the independent study phase of a project should
- develop a detailed learning plan for their work
- identify an area of interest within the project area
- set goals and locate resources (people, publications, materials) to carry out a project plan
- determine specific experiences needed to accomplish project goals,
- set a realistic timeline for completion
- carry out the project learning plan,
- share experiences with others
- evaluate outcomes and determine what could be improved.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The individualized learning plan should be approved by a parent, 4-H adult volunteer leader or 4-H agent. For assistance in developing a personal learning contract, use Design Your Own project materials or other goal-setting materials. While independent study provides flexibility and creativity, it also requires serious planning, implementation and evaluation.
Materials you'll need
Non-Animal Record Books
A Project/Financial Journal is needed for each non-animal related project. Project journals need to contain the name of the project, the year these records were kept, and a leader/parent signature. All sections of the journal need to be completed. If nothing was done in an area or section of a record sheet, the word “none” or something similar should be written.
Careers in Cooking
If you are wanting to explore careers in cooking, below are some of the potential routes you can take. 4-H members interested in going to college can also visit the 4-H foundation website for scholarships in their county or reservation.
