Halloween Fun

As you start planning how you will decorate your cupcake, keep your ideas written down and do a little research.  I've attached some links to help get you started...


http://www.bhg.com/holidays/halloween/recipes/17-frightfully-good-halloween-cupcakes/

http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2009/09/wiltons-ridiculously-fun-halloween.html

http://b4tea.com/fun/days/halloween-cupcake-ideas

You do not have to create one of these examples, but they can be used as a guide.

                                         Strive for originality :)

You're always welcome to bring in your own cupcake toppers for added creativity!!!

sprinkles. smarties. gumdrops. mummies. broomsticks. witch hats. skulls. bats. ghosts. black cats.

McDonald's Happy Meal

Below you will find a link to an article published in Yahoo News Canada. 

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s//yahoocanada/101013/canada/mcdonald_s_happy_meal_resists_decomposition_for_six_months

After reading this article, select and read...

[Did you know? Before the Happy Meal, there was the Fun Meal]


Is this a credible source of information?  Why or why not?  How do you know?


Your Task:

1)  In pairs, you will create your own healthy 'fun meal'.  You should aim to include the four food groups, an appealing box/container, and a toy or puzzle that will encourage kids to buy it. 

2) Independently, you will write a short newspaper article promoting your 'fun meal.'  You can discuss the evolution of the happy meal/fast food and be sure to incorporate why your 'fun meal' is the better alternative. 

Bacteria Handout

Your activity during this computer lab is to make an informative handout relating to bacteria. On Wednesday, you were given a specific scenario relating to bacteria. You were asked to summarize the scenario and figure out the bacteria involved. You are now going to use this same bacteria to make an informative handout.

Things you MUST include are:

·         The name of your bacteria

·         Where you bacteria can be found

·         The symptoms you may have if you catch this bacteria

·         How to prevent this bacteria

·         2 Pictures

Things you MAY include

·         Anything you find interesting

·         Experiences/stories

***Be Creative***

Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole

A beautiful dish to serve. Can be prepared early in the day (or even a day ahead) so that the flavours blend and the topping mellows. Bake just before serving

Ingredients

1 cup fresh broccoli florets

1 cup fresh cauliflower florets

1/2  cup of mayonnaise
1/2  can cream of mushroom (or chicken, broccoli, celery) soup, undiluted

1/2  cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/4  cup butter, melted
1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

Preparation

1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2.     Cook vegetables in boiling water, until tender

3.     Drain vegetables thoroughly

4.     Distribute vegetables in 11 x 7 casserole dish

5.     Combine the mayonnaise, soup and ¼ cup of grated cheese in a mixing bowl. Pour mixture evenly over vegetables

6.     Sprinkle remaining cheese over top and level gently with the back of a spoon

7.     Pour melted butter over entire top of casserole

8.     Distribute crushed crackers over melted butter

9.     Bake for 15-18 minutes

Thanksgiving Side Dish

 

Thanksgiving is fast approaching! For this computer lab you need to find a recipe for  two Thanksgiving side dishes. I want you to think back to your last year’s Thanksgiving, how did you celebrate? What did you eat? What was one of your side dishes? Now I want you to find me one of those side dish recipes!

The first recipe should be a normal recipe, the second recipe must be a healthier option. It is your choice of whether it is low fat, low sodium, etc. But be sure that it is a healthier option.

When you hand in your recipes, include:

• Both recipes (using the sheet provided)
• Why you chose your recipes (in three senteces) 
• Your response to the three questions in paragraph 1
• An explanation (3 sentences) of why recipe 2 - the healther option is better than recipe 1. Here are a few things to think about: what ingredients are you putting into the food, what are the calories, what are the quantities, what is the portion size, etc.

*When you have finished answering these questions hand in your responses to Ms. Vance*