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Student Engagement Workbook
Student engagement is the degree of attention, interest, curiosity, and positive emotional connections students experience while learning. It is what we build from to understand instruction.
Grade: 
PreK – 2, 3 – 5, 6 – 8, 9 – 12
Organic and Action
In this lesson, students learn about three different forms of action that can be taken to make positive change. They then study individuals and organizations employing each of these kinds of action on issues related to "organic."
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
9 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
Kitchen Reflection Wheel
While you are learning to cook, it is important to take time and reflect. You will want to notice what went well and what you would do differently next time.
Grade: 
6 – 8, Whole Family
Progression:
2 of 9
Circles of Connections
This lesson will introduce students to a worksheet that prompts them to reflect on what they have been learning, exploring, and discussing around the topic of Organic. The worksheet asks students to consider how their learning impacts their own lives, their communities, and society at large.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Final Project: Recipes of Meaning
As a final project, you will be demonstrating your improved kitchen abilities by making a recipe of your choice and documenting your cooking process. This is an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned by making a dish that is meaningful for you.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12, Whole Family
Progression:
3 of 3
Your Perfect Slice
Why is practice important to mastering a skill? What is pride? And how does it show up at work? In this lesson, you will listen to a short story from StoryCorps and answer a few questions that hone in on taking pride in one's work and the importance of practice.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
2 of 10
4 Levels Of...
The same dish can look very different based on who is cooking it. A beginning home cook’s version of scrambled eggs might be very different from a professional chef’s.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
3 of 9
Planning Sharing and Extension Activities
This is a planning resource for teachers to help plan how to integrate extension activities and how to facilitate students sharing their work.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
5 of 9
What is Organic?
Many of us are familiar with the term organic. Even if we understand what the definition is, we don’t always take the time to explore what organic represents. In this lesson, you will explore and discuss your understanding of what organic is and what it represents to you.
Grade: 
6 – 8, 9 – 12
Progression:
9 of 9
Sharing Toolkit for Teachers
We believe that sharing and connection are a vital part of kitchen learning. As students explore their own kitchens, virtual platforms can allow students to share and connect across distance. In this curriculum, we suggest that teachers decide on one sharing platform for their class to use.
Grade: 
6 – 8

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