Grilled+Cheese+Lesson+Plan

Lesson Title: Making a Grilled Cheese Sandwich Area of Study: Cooking Teacher Name: Adam Lammers Grade Level: 2nd Grade, with parent supervision Duration of Instruction: About 5 minutes to make a sandwich Objective(s): 1. Students will be able to cook their own grilled cheese sandwich upon completing the lesson. Content Standards (OK Pass): 1. SCIENCE PROCESSES AND INQUIRY Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure - Observing is the first action taken by the learner to acquire new information about an object, organism, or event. Opportunities for observation are developed through the use of a variety of scientific tools. Measurement allows observations to be quantified. The student will accomplish these objectives to meet this process standard. Technology Standards (NETS-S): 1. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Materials and Resources Students will need: 1. Two slices of bread of their choice. 2. One slice of cheese of their choice. 3. One frying pan large enough for a sandwich to fit in. 4. A small pat of butter. 5. A stove to cook on. 6. A spatula. 7. A plate. 8. A butter knife. This lesson will either need to be done with only a few students or in a large cooking classroom with multiple stoves. Procedures: 1. Gain Attention- Enter the class eating your own grilled cheese sandwich, and ask the kids if they know what it is. Also, bring in some cook books for them to look at. 2. Inform Learners of Objectives- Ask students who likes grilled cheese, and why being able to make their own will help them. Also tell them that by the completion of the lesson, they will be able to make their own. 3. Stimulate Recall of Prior Learning- Ask students if they have any grilled cheese memories. Also tell stories of personal grilled cheese experiences. 4. Present the Content- Show the students each of the required materials and let them study them. Also, go over rules for safety by the stove. 5. Provide Learner Guidance- Show the students how to make a grilled cheese by making your own and going over the steps. First, place the pan on the stove and turn on the heat. Second, butter 1 side of each piece of bread. Third, place the cheese in between the two pieces of bread. Make sure the butter sides are not touching the cheese. Fourth, place the sandwich in the hot pan. Next, check the bottom of the sandwich with the spatula every couple of minutes to monitor the progress. When the bread that is touching the pan gets to a dark brown color, turn the sandwich over with the spatula. Sixth, repeat step 5 with the uncooked side of the sandwich. Finally, take the sandwich out and place it on the plate. Once it is cool, eat it. 6. Elicit Performance/ Provide Feedback- Let the students attempt to make their own sandwich. Make sure to monitor them and help them when they need it. Be sure to be available to answer questions. Give the children tips and additional guidance when needed. 7. Assess Performance- Observe each child’s finished product. Since some people like grilled cheese more or less done than others, do not take off points for burnt sandwiches. Instead, grade based on how the child followed directions and enjoyed their sandwich. 8. Enhance Retention and Transfer- In conclusion, remind students that grilled cheese is a great sandwich to make for lunch or dinner or a snack. Give them potential ideas for adding things to their sandwich, such as meats. Technology Integration: Give the student the link to a website for how to make a grilled cheese. This way, they can make it even if they forget all the steps from today’s lesson. [] Assessment: 1. Grade students based on how well they followed directions and if they enjoyed their sandwich, unless they do not like grilled cheese anyway. ||   5   ||    4-3   ||    2-1   ||  Following Directions  || Student followed all directions and did not break any rules. ||  Students followed most of the directions and did not really break any rules. ||  Student did not follow directions well and broke many rules. || Effort  || Student tried to make their sandwich the best they could. ||  Student tried to make a good sandwich. ||  Student did not make anything. || Taste (Do not use if child does not like grilled cheese, regardless of who cooks it)   || Student loved the sandwich they made. ||  Student did not like how their sandwich was cooked and made. ||  Student’s sandwich was inedible. ||