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KITCHEN CLEAN UP AND FOOD STORAGELearning Goals Expectations Activities27. Can store leftovers andun-used ingredients toavoid spoilage.a. Explain how long stored foods can be kept.b. Explain which foods need to be refrigeratedand why.c. Demonstrate how to prepare foods forrefrigeration, freezing, and/or storage.I’m Getting Ready, Empty Those Grocery Bags, H-10.I’m Getting Ready, Wonder if Anyone Got Sick afterThanksgiving, H-11.I’m Getting Ready, Rx for Ranges, C-2-1.Life Skills Activities for Children, Cleaning Up, p. 171-172.Ready, Set, Fly! Kitchen Clean Up and Food Storage #1.Ready, Set, Fly! Kitchen Clean Up and Food Storage #3.Teenage Human Body, Energy Maintenance, p. 25.Consumer Advice on Food Safety, Nutrition, and Cosmetics,Food Storage –http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/advice.html#storageFood Link –http://www.foodlink.org.uk/Food Marketing Institute –http://www.fmi.org/consumer/foodkeeper/search.htm28. Can clean kitchen aftermeal preparation withsupervision if youngerand without supervisionif older.a. Explain why a thorough cleaning of allcooking equipment and surfaces is important.b. Explain how to use the kitchen cleaningmaterials (e.g., sponges, drying towels, handtowels).c. Demonstrate the proper use of a dishwasher(if available).d. Demonstrate how to wash glasses, dishes,pots, pans and utensils by hand.e. Demonstrate proper use of a garbage disposal(if available).f. Demonstrate proper disposal of food and foodpackaging, paying attention to currentrecycling requirements.g. Demonstrate how to clean all kitchenequipment and surfaces used in mealpreparation.Life Skills Activities for Children, Cleaning Up, p. 171-172.Life Skills Activities for Children, Washing the Dishes, p.173-174.Pocket Guide, Cleaning the Kitchen, p. 60.Pocket Guide Instructions, Kitchen & Bathroom, p. 174.Ready, Set, Fly! Kitchen Clean Up and Food Storage #2.Cleaning 101 –http://www.cleaning101.com/welcome.htmlRecycling, Recycling Games, Facts & Educational Activities –http://www.recycleroom.orgLife Skills Guidebook 64©2004 by Casey Family Programs.