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This basic course from the National Restaurant Association introduces students into the world of professional cooking. Basic communication skills, safety and sanitation, food preparation, meal planning, and other topics are taught in this beginning course. FCCLA may be an integral part of this course.

GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE STATE STANDARDS
ProStart I Standards
ProStart I Standards Common Core Grid
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE/COURSE DISCLOSURE
ProStart I Disclosure (UVU Concurrent Enrollment)
ProStart I Scope and Sequence I
LESSON PLANS, RECIPES, TERM ASSESSMENTS
ProStart I Lesson Plans
ProStart I Recipe File
ProStart I Syllabus
ProStart I Term 1 Assessment
ProStart I Term 2 Assessment
ProStart I Term 3 Assessment

STANDARD 1
Students will explore the history of careers of the food service, tourism and lodging industries.

STANDARD 1 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 1 Presentation, Fabulous Feasts
Chapter 1 Presentation, History of Food Presentation
Historical Menu Assignment
STANDARD 1 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 1 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 2
Students will keep food safe through the use of proper sanitation techniques.

STANDARD 2 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 2 Presentation, Preparing and Serving Safe Food
HACCP Analysis and Resources
How Safe Is It?
STANDARD 2 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 2 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 3
Students will consistently implement workplace safety.

STANDARD 3 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 3 Presentation, Preventing Accidents and Injuries
OSHA Project
Safety Stations
STANDARD 3 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 3 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 4
Students will identify professional kitchen essentials and understand standardized recipes.

STANDARD 4 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
AP/EP Lab
Culinarian's Code
Math Packet
Professionalism
Recipe Conversion Assignment
Standardized Recipes
STANDARD 4 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 4 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 5
Students will identify professional kitchen equipment and techniques.

STANDARD 5 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Become a Knife Enthusiast
Chapter 5 Presentation, Herbs and Spices
Chapter 5 Presentation, Know Your Knives
ChoseMyPlate.gov Assignment
Cooking Methods
Knife Skills Rubric
Know Your Knives
Low Fat, Sugar and Salt Recipes
Menu Planner Assignment
Nutrient Chart
Nutrient Chart Key
Nutritional Menu
STANDARD 5 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 5 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 6
Students will discuss, prepare and present a quality stock, sauce and soup.

STANDARD 6 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 6 Presentation, Stocks, Soups and Sauces
Cold Soups
STANDARD 6 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 6 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 7
Students will describe and identify various effective communication processes.

STANDARD 7 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 7 Presentation, Communication
Blogs
Communication Quiz
STANDARD 7 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 7 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 8
Students will identify the essentials of effective management in the work place.

STANDARD 8 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 8 Presentation, Optical Illusions
Chapter 8 Presentation, Working with People
Chapter 8 Project
Diversity Packet
Illusions Recipes
Job Application
Management Lab
STANDARD 8 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 8 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 9
Students will explore and utilize fruits and vegetables.

STANDARD 9 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 9 Presentation, Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables
Vegetable Science
STANDARD 9 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 9 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 10
Students will discuss the importance of customer service in the restaurant and food service industry.

STANDARD 10 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 10 Presentation, Service
French Service Cooking
Service Relay
Service Styles
Table Setting
STANDARD 10 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 10 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 11
Students will properly identify the selection, storage and use of potatoes and grains.

STANDARD 11 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 11 Presentation, Starches
Pasta 101
STANDARD 11 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 11 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 12
Students will explore building a successful career in the hospitality industry.

STANDARD 12 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Chapter 12 Presentation, Building a Successful Career
Portfolio
STANDARD 12 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 12 WEB RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION

MATERIALS FROM PAST EDITIONS OF PROSTART I
Breakfast, Chapter 7
Canapés
Garde Manger II: Sandwiches and Hors d'oeuvres
ProStart I Scope and Sequence
ProStart I Standards, 2nd Edition
ProStart I Standards, 3rd Edition
ProStart Year 1, Chapter 8
ProStart Year 1, Chapter 9
ProStart Year 1, Chapter 10
ProStart Year 1, Chapter 12
MATERIALS FROM PAST EDITIONS OF PROSTART I
ProStart II Scope and Sequence
ProStart II Standards, 2nd Edition
ProStart II Standards, 3rd Edition
ProStart Year 2, Chapter 5
ProStart Year 2, Chapter 8
ProStart Year 2, Chapter 9
ProStart Year 2, Chapter 10
MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
Gourmet Foods 4th Quarter Project
Gourmet Foods 4th Quarter Project Example
The Hospitality Education Foundation of Georgia
Iron Chef Competition
ProStart Videos
NRA TESTING INFORMATION
NRA/URA INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Recipe Book 2004
Recipe Book 2005
Recipe Book 2007
Recipe Book 2008
PROSTART COMPETITIONS