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MEAL PREPARATIONLearning Goals Expectations Activities15. Knows and understandsthe importance ofmaintaining kitchenappliances.a. Describe how to keep kitchen appliancesclean.b. Know who to call for appliance repairs andservice.c. Keep a file of instruction booklets andwarrantees for kitchen appliances.Cool Food Planet –http://www.coolfoodplanet.org/gb/adoz/index.htm16. Is able to use theavailable kitchenequipment to prepareand cook a simple mealor snack.17. Knows and understandshow to prepare foodsafely.a. Demonstrate the correct use of all availableutensils, pots, and pans when preparing a mealor snack with supervision, if needed.b. Demonstrate the appropriate use of availablekitchen appliances when preparing a meal orsnack with supervision, if needed.a. Describe why keeping all surfaces and one’shands clean throughout the cooking processare important.b. Describe how improper cooking and handlingof food can cause physical illness.c. Describe safe ways to defrost and clean meatsand vegetables.d. Demonstrate safe ways to prepare and cookmeats and vegetables.Kids Health, Being Safe in the Kitchen –http://www.kidshealth.org/kids/stay_healthy/The Cook’s Thesaurushttp://www.switcheroo.com/I Can Do It! Hungry? p. 73.I Can Do It! Cooks n’ Shop, p. 76-78.Cool Food Planethttp://www.coolfoodplanet.org/gb/adoz/safe.htmFood Link –http://www.foodlink.org.uk/Kids Health, Being Safe in the Kitchen; Botulism; E. Coli –http://www.kidshealth.org/kids/stay_healthy/Produce Oasis -http://www.produceoasis.com/The Cook’s Thesaurus -http://www.switcheroo.com/Life Skills Guidebook 60©2004 by Casey Family Programs.