Cooking Project

Bloom’s Taxonomy and Fink’s Taxonomy

This project incorporates two key educational frameworks to structure learning outcomes effectively:

• Bloom’s Taxonomy: A hierarchical model used to classify educational learning objectives into levels of complexity, from remembering and understanding to analyzing, evaluating, and creating.
• Fink’s Taxonomy: A holistic approach to learning that emphasizes integration, application, and lifelong learning beyond traditional cognitive skills.

Learning Goal: Learners will be able to confidently plan and cook healthy, time efficient meals using basic kitchen tools.

1. Students will apply foundational cooking skills to prepare quick, healthy meals using basic tools

• Students will list essential kitchen tools and ingredients needed to cook quick and healthy meals
• Students will select key ingredients and cooking techniques appropriate for a given recipe
• Students will apply learned cooking skills when following recipes and cooking tutorials
• Students will adapt five foundational cooking techniques (e.g., chopping vegetables, stir-frying, boiling grains, baking proteins, meal prepping) based on the tools and ingredients available to them

2. Students will make informed decisions about meal planning based on time, budget, and dietary needs

• Students will compare different meal prep and cooking methods to determine which method is the most time efficient
• Students will select budget-friendly, multi-use ingredients that align with personal dietary needs and minimize waste
• Students will design a personalized meal plan that aligns with their budget, time constraints, dietary restrictions, and preferences

3. Students will develop the motivation and confidence to cook regularly and sustain healthy eating habits

• Students will develop a sense of motivation to cook regularly by identifying personal goals and values related to health, time, and lifestyle
• Students will reflect on their cooking experiences to build confidence and recognize progress in their skill development
• Students will demonstrate increased self-efficacy by independently following recipes and preparing meals that align with their preferences and busy lifestyles