Michigan State University Extension
Extension Food Safety Education - FSQ96015
12/01/96
Materials Title: Food Safety Lessons, EFNEP Calendar Materials Format: Youth Lessons, Calendar Date Materials Produced: 1992 Project Number: 91-EFSQ-1-4015
University: University of Maine Project Director: Dorothea Cloutier University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service 103 Libby Hall Orono, ME Phone: 207-581-3238 FAX: 207-581-1387
This project has been completed.
Food Safety Lessons and EFNEP Calendar Abstract: This curriculum was designed for EFNEP/4-H summer camp youth to familiarize them with food safety terms and the role of bacteria in causing foodborne illness; to teach youth how to shop for safe food; how to keep food safe in the kitchen; and how to prepare and serve food safely for themselves, their family and friends. The four lessons use activities from The Danger Zone as well as other extension program materials. The 1992 calendar uses children's art with key food safety messages.
I. Content A. Main emphasis of the curriculum/materials: - Microbiological issues: plant food issues, animal food issues B. Content related to risk communications: - Understanding risks and issues related to bacteria - Risk reduction strategies C. Content related to microbiological issues: - Scientific principles of food safety - Foodborne illness - Food purchasing considerations - Food preparation at home, summer day camp - Food storage
II. The curriculum addresses the following food related risk educational goals: A. Reduce the risk of foodborne illness B. Improve consumer understanding of food related risks
III. Format - Number of lessons in curriculum - 4 - Length of each lesson, time required varies - Target audience(s) is EFNEP youth, daycamp programs - Materials are applicable to diverse audiences - Materials are available in English - Facilitator materials include background information, goals and objectives, lesson plans/scripts, camera-ready masters, answer keys, resource lists - Learner materials format: fact sheet, handout, video, calendar - Materials intended to be used in instructor-led settings - Instructional strategies include discussion, demonstrations, observations, worksheet, audiovisual presentation - Learning activities include observation, drama, laboratory experiment, learner presentations, case studies
Availability Information:
Contact the Project Director or the Food Safety and Quality Contact at your state Cooperative Extension Service program regarding availability of this material.