This was quite a fun-filled week. All of the seventh grade students made Oreo Cookie Ice Cream in our Consumer Education Lab. The students couldn't believe how easy it was to make the recipe. They were very proud of themselves. I must admit it did taste yummy.
The seventh graders will be bringing their recipe packets home this week. I hope they continue to cook at home.
The 8th grade students shared their Family Meal Projects with fellow classmates. I was very impressed with how well each student did on their project. Nice job!
Happy Holidays to you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, December 19, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Buffet Lab
The 8th grade students prepared quite a feast this week. They did a fine job peeling, coring, paring, cutting, chopping, mixing, baking, tossing, and stirring strawberry delight jello, taco salad, cheesy potato casserole and apple crisp.
The students used all of the skills they have acquired this semester to prepare this well-balanced meal. Hopefully they shared some of their talents with you as they cooked their food for their Family Meal Project. A night off of kitchen duty is always nice!
Enjoy your weekend!
Mrs. J. Bretl
The students used all of the skills they have acquired this semester to prepare this well-balanced meal. Hopefully they shared some of their talents with you as they cooked their food for their Family Meal Project. A night off of kitchen duty is always nice!
Enjoy your weekend!
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, December 5, 2014
Cheeseburger Pizza
Now that the seventh grade students have several foods' labs behind them things are settling down a bit. Each class was able to get the lab completed on time. The students also did well with their clean up tasks this week.
We made Cheeseburger Pizza in our lab this week. The students did a great job making and baking the crust and assembling the pizza. I was impressed with how well each pizza turned out! The students also did a fine job consuming their pizzas.
Have a nice weekend!
We made Cheeseburger Pizza in our lab this week. The students did a great job making and baking the crust and assembling the pizza. I was impressed with how well each pizza turned out! The students also did a fine job consuming their pizzas.
Have a nice weekend!
Friday, November 14, 2014
Spaghetti and Fruit Pizza for 8th Grade..................... Tater Tot Casserole & Strawberry Jello for 7th Grade!
It was easy to tell that the lab this week was a huge success. The 7th grade students completed their two-day lab by making Tater Tot Casserole or Strawberry Delight Jello. Each lab group made one of the recipes and the food was shared. There were no leftovers! I hope the students get a chance to make these at home sometime. The lab results were spectacular!
The 8th grade students spent time this week learning how salads fit into a healthy eating plan. They discovered various ways to put salads together; mixed or tossed, arranged in an attractive pattern, or molded in a decorative container. Their lab for the week was Quick Spaghetti and Fruit Pizza. Each lab group made one of the recipes and the food was served buffet style. It was a very successful lab! Nice work!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
The 8th grade students spent time this week learning how salads fit into a healthy eating plan. They discovered various ways to put salads together; mixed or tossed, arranged in an attractive pattern, or molded in a decorative container. Their lab for the week was Quick Spaghetti and Fruit Pizza. Each lab group made one of the recipes and the food was served buffet style. It was a very successful lab! Nice work!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, November 7, 2014
Choose My Plate Food Tracker
We spent time investigating the Choose My Plate.gov website in order to learn more about making healthy food choices. Students were able to plan a healthy day of eating and then program their choices into the "food tracker" on the USDA "Choose My Plate" website. Students were able to analyze their food intake and determine where they needed to make adjustments. I have included a link to this site (http://www.choosemyplate.gov) on my blog.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, October 31, 2014
Create Your Own Pizza Recipes
The 7th grade students made oatmeal cookies this week. The students worked well with their lab partners and had successful lab results. What a difference one week makes! The students did a great job with lab clean up.
The 8th grade students started the week by discussing menu planning and meal management. They were able to determine how to analyze menus for variety in color, shape, texture, temperature of foods and nutritional value. The students were able to design their own pizzas. Each lab worked together to create an original pizza recipe. The students needed to include foods from several food groups in their pizza without repeating ingredients. Each group presented their favorite pizza recipe to the class and the class voted for their top choice. All of the classes did a fine job creating unique pizza recipes. The students used a variety of resources to come up with the right ingredients and amounts needed for each pizza.
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. Bretl
The 8th grade students started the week by discussing menu planning and meal management. They were able to determine how to analyze menus for variety in color, shape, texture, temperature of foods and nutritional value. The students were able to design their own pizzas. Each lab worked together to create an original pizza recipe. The students needed to include foods from several food groups in their pizza without repeating ingredients. Each group presented their favorite pizza recipe to the class and the class voted for their top choice. All of the classes did a fine job creating unique pizza recipes. The students used a variety of resources to come up with the right ingredients and amounts needed for each pizza.
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. Bretl
Friday, October 24, 2014
There are many nutrients in pizza!
Now that the 8th grade students have several foods' labs behind them things are settling down a bit. Each class was able to get their pizza lab completed on time. The students also did very well with clean up tasks this week. The 8th graders made cheese pizza in their lab this week. The students did a nice job making the dough and assembling the pizzas. I was impressed with how well the pizza crusts turned out. The students also did a fine job consuming their pizzas.
The 7th grade students continued their investigation of nutrition. The students worked in the computer lab to create a Photo Story describing one of the essential nutrients needed to keep us healthy. Each student was able to identify a nutrient and provide information about its function in the body. Students also included specific food sources that supply these nutrients. Nice job!
The 7th grade students continued their investigation of nutrition. The students worked in the computer lab to create a Photo Story describing one of the essential nutrients needed to keep us healthy. Each student was able to identify a nutrient and provide information about its function in the body. Students also included specific food sources that supply these nutrients. Nice job!
Friday, October 17, 2014
Easy Oatmeal Cookies
The 8th grade students made oatmeal cookies this week. The students worked well with their lab partners and had successful lab results. What a difference one week makes! The students did a great job with lab clean up.
We reviewed the principles of baking that we had discussed earlier this month. The eighth graders were able to analyze the recipe ingredients used based on this information.
The 7th grade students have started their Nutrition Unit and have been discovering the importance of nutrients in the foods we eat.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
We reviewed the principles of baking that we had discussed earlier this month. The eighth graders were able to analyze the recipe ingredients used based on this information.
The 7th grade students have started their Nutrition Unit and have been discovering the importance of nutrients in the foods we eat.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, October 10, 2014
Creamy Caramel Apple Dip
The lab for the 7th graders this week was apples served with Creamy Caramel Apple Dip. The students worked well with their lab partners and had successful lab results.
We reviewed good manners and appropriate table etiquette this week. The 8th grade students seem to be well versed in this area. They did a nice job brainstorming the good manners that they use everyday. I am sure that they practice these same good manners at home, too.
We went over several helpful hints for dish washing techniques for our foods' labs and the students were given the opportunity to describe dish washing techniques and proper clean up procedures. It is amazing how well each class performed when it was time for the real clean up during their lab. Nice job!
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. Bretl
Friday, October 3, 2014
Kitchen Orientation and Dish Washing Techniques
The 7th grade students completed their kitchen safety review and took their quiz on Thursday. They will have their first foods' lab next week.
The lab for the 8th graders this week was "Cini Minis". The students worked well with their lab partners and had successful lab results.
We completed our kitchen orientation and discussed our lab rules. We also went over several helpful hints for dish washing techniques for our foods' labs. The students were given the opportunity to describe dish washing techniques and proper clean up procedures. It is amazing how well each class performed when it was time for the real clean up during their lab. Nice job!
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, September 26, 2014
Safety First!
The 8th grade students completed a short review of kitchen safety, kitchen equipment and measuring techniques this week. The review was especially beneficial to those students that have not been in Consumer Education class since sixth grade. Our first lab will take place next week. The 8th graders are ready to cook!
The 7th grade students just completed their Friendship Essays. I was quite pleased with the end result. The students have started their review of kitchen safety and equipment this week. They used their Chromebooks and Google Draw to complete "Kitchen Safety Posters" today.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bretl
The 7th grade students just completed their Friendship Essays. I was quite pleased with the end result. The students have started their review of kitchen safety and equipment this week. They used their Chromebooks and Google Draw to complete "Kitchen Safety Posters" today.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bretl
Friday, September 19, 2014
Such a busy week!
It was so nice to see so many parents at Curriculum Night this week.
I have found that the 8th grade students love money. They love to spend money, they love to earn money and many of them love to save money! It was quite exciting to hear how many students save part of their allowance or their earned income each week. In discussing money matters this week students were able to determine the importance of setting goals when planning for the future.
The 8th grade students worked on their personal budget plans this week. They estimated how much money they spend each month on food, clothes and entertainment. The students used grocery advertisements from the newspaper to find food prices. It was nice to see students make smart choices when planning their food purchases.
Students determined how much they could earn in one month and then planned a purchase with the money they had saved. Many students decided that they needed to save money for more than a month to make a special purchase.
We will be reviewing kitchen safety, equipment and measuring techniques next week. Our first cooking lab will take place the last week of September .
The 7th graders have had a busy week as well. They are wrapping up their mini-unit on friendship and peer pressure. The students are in the process of writing their Friendship Essays this week.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
I have found that the 8th grade students love money. They love to spend money, they love to earn money and many of them love to save money! It was quite exciting to hear how many students save part of their allowance or their earned income each week. In discussing money matters this week students were able to determine the importance of setting goals when planning for the future.
The 8th grade students worked on their personal budget plans this week. They estimated how much money they spend each month on food, clothes and entertainment. The students used grocery advertisements from the newspaper to find food prices. It was nice to see students make smart choices when planning their food purchases.
Students determined how much they could earn in one month and then planned a purchase with the money they had saved. Many students decided that they needed to save money for more than a month to make a special purchase.
We will be reviewing kitchen safety, equipment and measuring techniques next week. Our first cooking lab will take place the last week of September .
The 7th graders have had a busy week as well. They are wrapping up their mini-unit on friendship and peer pressure. The students are in the process of writing their Friendship Essays this week.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, September 12, 2014
Ready for a great year!
Our first semester is in full swing and the seventh and eighth grade students are already working hard! We have been doing a few "getting reacquainted" activities this week.
The eighth graders designed quilt collage squares to display in our classroom. The students also worked in the computer lab to create personal timelines.
The seventh graders are learning different ways of communicating and how to speak clearly and listen carefully. We have been discussing the importance of friends and the characteristics of a good friendship. The seventh graders have done quite well using their Chromebooks in class!
I am learning many interesting things about each student. It is quite evident that all of the seventh and eighth grade students are ready for a great year. Their enthusiasm is very refreshing!
Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
The eighth graders designed quilt collage squares to display in our classroom. The students also worked in the computer lab to create personal timelines.
The seventh graders are learning different ways of communicating and how to speak clearly and listen carefully. We have been discussing the importance of friends and the characteristics of a good friendship. The seventh graders have done quite well using their Chromebooks in class!
I am learning many interesting things about each student. It is quite evident that all of the seventh and eighth grade students are ready for a great year. Their enthusiasm is very refreshing!
Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Welcome to Consumer Education!
Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year! My name is Judy Bretl. I am the Consumer Education teacher here at Lakeview Junior High School. This is my eighth year teaching at Lakeview and my thirteenth year teaching Consumer Education. I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics and received my Master's degree and teaching certificate from Northern Illinois University. I am delighted to be teaching here at Lakeview.
Consumer Education is a Family and Consumer Science course designed to help middle school students learn the life skills they need to be responsible, productive family and community members. The primary objective of this program is to help students meet the challenges of daily living while providing laboratory experiences that foster leadership and group skills.
As 8th grade students your child will be responsible for cooking a meal at home. They are to plan and prepare a meal and clean up afterwards. They must prepare from “scratch” the main dish and at least one accompaniment (salad, dessert, vegetable, beverage, or bread). They will need to be responsible for compiling a grocery list and helping with grocery shopping.
Most of our coursework will be done in class. We will have very little homework due to the “hands-on” nature of our foods’ labs. Your child will use the textbook Discovering Food and Nutrition in class. If necessary, students may check out a textbook from me in order to make up work. I am available before school each morning at 7:35 a.m. and during study hall “B”.
Students are expected to be respectful, listen and follow directions, report to class on time, and use all kitchen equipment safely and appropriately. If expectations are not met, students will receive a verbal warning. If the behavior continues after the warning, consequences will be given based on the severity of the behavior. Students who demonstrate positive, on-task behavior may earn Spartan Stars for tangible rewards.
***There are many consumable materials used in Consumer Education class. To help defer the cost of the consumable material, a $20.00 lab fee is necessary. Please pay the lab fee within the first week of class. Checks may be made payable to District 66. We prefer a check, but will accept cash. For cash payment, please put money in an envelope with your child's name and class period on it. Payments are due by Friday, September 5.
I am looking forward to an exciting semester working with your child. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me at 630-783-5034 or jbretl@ccsd66.org.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Judy Bretl
Consumer Education is a Family and Consumer Science course designed to help middle school students learn the life skills they need to be responsible, productive family and community members. The primary objective of this program is to help students meet the challenges of daily living while providing laboratory experiences that foster leadership and group skills.
As 8th grade students your child will be responsible for cooking a meal at home. They are to plan and prepare a meal and clean up afterwards. They must prepare from “scratch” the main dish and at least one accompaniment (salad, dessert, vegetable, beverage, or bread). They will need to be responsible for compiling a grocery list and helping with grocery shopping.
Most of our coursework will be done in class. We will have very little homework due to the “hands-on” nature of our foods’ labs. Your child will use the textbook Discovering Food and Nutrition in class. If necessary, students may check out a textbook from me in order to make up work. I am available before school each morning at 7:35 a.m. and during study hall “B”.
Students are expected to be respectful, listen and follow directions, report to class on time, and use all kitchen equipment safely and appropriately. If expectations are not met, students will receive a verbal warning. If the behavior continues after the warning, consequences will be given based on the severity of the behavior. Students who demonstrate positive, on-task behavior may earn Spartan Stars for tangible rewards.
***There are many consumable materials used in Consumer Education class. To help defer the cost of the consumable material, a $20.00 lab fee is necessary. Please pay the lab fee within the first week of class. Checks may be made payable to District 66. We prefer a check, but will accept cash. For cash payment, please put money in an envelope with your child's name and class period on it. Payments are due by Friday, September 5.
I am looking forward to an exciting semester working with your child. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me at 630-783-5034 or jbretl@ccsd66.org.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Judy Bretl
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Family Recipes
Students brought in recipes for their favorite family foods. Some students had to ask their parents or grandparents for help finding the recipe.
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Students then interviewed their family members about the cultural and family traditions associated with their recipe.
Students worked in Lab 1 using the Publisher program and completed a recipe flyer that they shared with their classmates.
The recipe that was most intriguing to me was Kool-Aid Pickles! It is actually found on the Food Timeline. Students used this timeline to find three historical facts about one of the ingredients in their recipe.
The students did a fabulous job on their recipe flyers!
Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
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Friday, May 30, 2014
Career Exploration
The seventh graders used their Food and Nutrition
textbook to investigate careers in the field of Family and Consumer Science as
well as Food and Nutrition. The seventh grade students were able to identify
numerous vocations in these areas.
Students discussed things they can work on now to
help them have a successful career in the future. We viewed the Bureau of
Labor Statistics web site to find information on specific career choices. The
web site includes introductory career information. The occupations on the site
are categorized according to interests and hobbies such as reading, nature,
sports and helping people. I have included a link to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics website at the top of this page. Feel free
to take a peek.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Judy Bretl
Friday, May 23, 2014
Good Nutrition and Fresh Fruit Kebabs
The sixth grade students made Fruit Kebabs with Yogurt Dip for their lab this week. The students worked well with their lab partners and had successful lab results. They need to work more efficiently while washing dishes. I know they will improve with practice.
The seventh grade students spent time in the lab this week. Each student kept a nutrition log for one day of eating and then programmed their choices into the "food tracker" on the USDA "Choose My Plate" website. Students were able to analyze their food intake and determine where they needed to make adjustments. I have included a link to this site: http://www.choosemyplate.gov
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
The seventh grade students spent time in the lab this week. Each student kept a nutrition log for one day of eating and then programmed their choices into the "food tracker" on the USDA "Choose My Plate" website. Students were able to analyze their food intake and determine where they needed to make adjustments. I have included a link to this site: http://www.choosemyplate.gov
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, May 16, 2014
Oreo Cookie Ice Cream
This was quite a fun-filled week. All of the seventh grade students made Oreo Cookie Ice Cream in our Consumer Education Lab. The students couldn't believe how easy it was to make the recipe. They were very proud of themselves. I must admit it did taste yummy.
The seventh graders will be bringing their recipe packets home this week. I hope they continue to cook at home.
Enjoy your weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
The seventh graders will be bringing their recipe packets home this week. I hope they continue to cook at home.
Enjoy your weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, May 9, 2014
Sew....a needle pulling thread!
The sixth and seventh grade students learned how to sew on a button in class this week. They didn't stop with just a button, though. Each student selected a pattern design of their choice and used their newly acquired hand-sewing skills to sew a miniature pillow or ornament. The students used felt and embroidery floss to complete their projects.
The students were very creative in their design choices. They have been using the "back stitch" and blanket stitch" to sew their pillows. It was great to see how excited they were to complete their projects.
Have a nice weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Judy Bretl
The students were very creative in their design choices. They have been using the "back stitch" and blanket stitch" to sew their pillows. It was great to see how excited they were to complete their projects.
Have a nice weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Judy Bretl
Friday, May 2, 2014
Let Them Eat Cake!
Our lab for the week was Wacky Cake. The 6th grade students made the egg-free chocolate cake and baked it on the first day of the lab. They discovered that the recipe involved a chemical reaction with vinegar and baking soda. On the second day of the lab the students made their own Butter Icing and devoured the cake.
The foods' lab for 7th grade students was Bountiful Brunch Pizza. The students used a quick bread crust for their hearty breakfast pizzas and then topped them with their favorite omelet ingredients. Their creations were delicious! Nice job!
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. J. Bretl
The foods' lab for 7th grade students was Bountiful Brunch Pizza. The students used a quick bread crust for their hearty breakfast pizzas and then topped them with their favorite omelet ingredients. Their creations were delicious! Nice job!
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, April 25, 2014
Food Safety and Sanitation
If food isn't stored and handled properly, it can cause illness. The 6th and 7th grade students learned how harmful bacteria can make food unsafe. We discussed how to keep food safe when working in the kitchen and how to store food properly. The students came up with ways that they can protect themselves from food poisoning. They also discussed changes that they could make in their eating habits as well as safety measures they could follow to keep themselves healthy.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Tater Tot Casserole and Cheese Pizza!
It was easy to tell that the lab this week was a huge success. The 7th grade students completed their two-day lab by making Tater Tot Casserole or Dirt Cups. Each lab group made one of the recipes and the food was shared. There were no leftovers! I hope the students get a chance to make these at home sometime. The lab results were spectacular!
The sixth grade students made cheese pizza in their lab this week. The students did a great job making the dough and assembling the pizzas. I was impressed with how well the pizza crusts turned out. The students also did a fine job consuming their pizzas.
Have a nice weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
The sixth grade students made cheese pizza in their lab this week. The students did a great job making the dough and assembling the pizzas. I was impressed with how well the pizza crusts turned out. The students also did a fine job consuming their pizzas.
Have a nice weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, April 11, 2014
Nutrition Facts and Advertising Techniques
The sixth grade students discussed how to be smart shoppers and discovered the importance of reading nutrition facts' labels on food packages. The students used information from their cereal box comparison worksheet to create a "new" cereal combining information from two cereal boxes of their choice . Students designed a new cover, name, nutrition facts' label and ingredients list to create this new cereal. A few of my favorites include; Cocoa Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Pebbles and Shredded Bran!
The 7th grade students worked together to analyze advertisements from local newspapers and magazines. They listed the persuasive techniques used in each advertisement. Each class worked with their lab partners and determined which advertising ploy was being used to sell a particular product. The students became familiar with bandwagon, snob appeal, humor, emotional appeal, celebrity endorsement and lifestyle advertising techniques. The students worked with a partner using Google Draw to create an advertisement for the new product that they designed. The students advertisements were very persuasive!
Have a nice weekend,
Mrs. Bretl
The 7th grade students worked together to analyze advertisements from local newspapers and magazines. They listed the persuasive techniques used in each advertisement. Each class worked with their lab partners and determined which advertising ploy was being used to sell a particular product. The students became familiar with bandwagon, snob appeal, humor, emotional appeal, celebrity endorsement and lifestyle advertising techniques. The students worked with a partner using Google Draw to create an advertisement for the new product that they designed. The students advertisements were very persuasive!
Have a nice weekend,
Mrs. Bretl
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Great Beginnings!
We continued our Nutrition Unit this week by discussing daily food choices and the importance of eating breakfast every morning. Students worked with a partner to plan a healthy breakfast menu that included food choices from at least three of the food groups. I was pleased to see how many students eat breakfast every day. Studies have shown that "students that eat breakfast do much better in school than the breakfast-skippers". I still need to encourage a few non-believers.
Have a wonderful spring break!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, March 21, 2014
Yum Yum Cinnamon!
Our 6th and 7th grade foods' labs were quite successful this week. The 6th grade
students made Cini Minis and the 7th grade students made Cinnamon
Pull-Apart Rolls. The hallways were filled with their sweet aroma.
MMMM MMMM! The students put forth great effort in planning the lab and
following directions. The Cini Minis and the Cinnamon Pull-Apart Rolls
turned out great! I hope the students will share the recipe with you.
Have a good weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
students made Cini Minis and the 7th grade students made Cinnamon
Pull-Apart Rolls. The hallways were filled with their sweet aroma.
MMMM MMMM! The students put forth great effort in planning the lab and
following directions. The Cini Minis and the Cinnamon Pull-Apart Rolls
turned out great! I hope the students will share the recipe with you.
Have a good weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, March 7, 2014
Creamy Caramel Apple Dip with Granny Smith Apples
The second cooking lab for the 6th and 7th grade students went very well this week. The students made creamy caramel apple dip which they served with Granny Smith apples. The students followed the recipe instructions quite well. Several kitchen labs completed clean up on time! I am sure the other groups will improve next week!
We began a preview of our nutrition unit by investigating new vocabulary words. These included nutrients, carbohydrates, fiber, cholesterol, proteins, amino acids, and osteoporosis. Students used concept maps and worked in groups to predict meanings and connections to vocabulary words. After reading and discussing the chapter on “Meet the Nutrients” each student completed a "word detective" activity sheet and then discussed the findings with a lab partner.
Have a nice weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
We began a preview of our nutrition unit by investigating new vocabulary words. These included nutrients, carbohydrates, fiber, cholesterol, proteins, amino acids, and osteoporosis. Students used concept maps and worked in groups to predict meanings and connections to vocabulary words. After reading and discussing the chapter on “Meet the Nutrients” each student completed a "word detective" activity sheet and then discussed the findings with a lab partner.
Have a nice weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, February 14, 2014
Safety First!
The 6th grade students had a busy week. The students spent the week discovering how to prevent kitchen accidents. They learned the importance of kitchen safety as well as food safety and sanitation in Consumer Education class.
The 7th grade students completed a short review of kitchen safety and kitchen equipment this week. The review was especially beneficial to those students that were not in Consumer Education class last year.
Each class made Kitchen Safety Booklets to illustrate safe procedures to follow. The students did a nice job illustrating ways to prevent cuts, burns, fires, spills, falls, and electrical shocks.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
The 7th grade students completed a short review of kitchen safety and kitchen equipment this week. The review was especially beneficial to those students that were not in Consumer Education class last year.
Each class made Kitchen Safety Booklets to illustrate safe procedures to follow. The students did a nice job illustrating ways to prevent cuts, burns, fires, spills, falls, and electrical shocks.
Have a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
Friday, January 24, 2014
Welcome to Consumer Education
Welcome to Consumer Education. My name is Judy Bretl. I am the Consumer Education teacher here at
Lakeview Junior High School. This is my
seventh year teaching at Lakeview and my twelfth year teaching Consumer
Education. I graduated from Illinois
State University with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics and received my
Master's degree and teaching certificate from Northern Illinois
University. I am delighted to be
teaching here at Lakeview.
Consumer Education is a Family and Consumer Science course designed to
help middle school students learn the life skills they need to be responsible,
productive family and community members.
The primary objective of this program is to help students meet the
challenges of daily living while providing laboratory experiences that foster
leadership and group skills.
Most of our coursework will be done in class. We will have very little homework due to the
“hands-on” nature of our foods’ labs.
Your child will use the textbook Discovering Food and Nutrition
in class. If necessary, students may
check out a textbook from me in order to make up work. I am available before school each morning at
7:35 a.m. and during study hall “B”.
Students are expected to be respectful, listen and follow
directions, report to class on time, and use all kitchen equipment safely and
appropriately. If expectations are not met, students will receive a verbal
warning. If the behavior continues after
the warning, consequences will be given based on the severity of the behavior.
Students who demonstrate positive, on-task behavior may earn Spartan Stars for
tangible rewards.
***There are many consumable materials used in Consumer Education
class. To help defer the cost of the consumable material, a $20.00 lab
fee is necessary. Please pay the
lab fee within the first week of class.
Checks may be made payable to District 66. We prefer a check, but will accept cash. For cash payment, please put money in an
envelope with your child's name and class period on it. Payments are due by Friday, January 31.
I am looking forward to an exciting semester working with your
child. If you have any
questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me at
Sincerely,
Mrs.
J. Bretl
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