So  many  ways  to  be  part  of  Thesa!      Follow  THESA  on  twitter    @THESAORG  Join  the  THESA  Facebook  Group      Follow  our  Pinterest  Board  –  THESA  ORG  Join  us  on  NING          THESA  is  a  provincial  specialist  association  of  the  British  Columbia  Teachers  Federation.  Our  members  are  Home  Economics  educators  in  British  Columbia,  Canada,  collaborating  together  for  the  betterment  of  individuals,  families,  and  community  

Summer    2015  

 In  this  Issue:    Presidents  Report  …………….  2  THESA…………………………..…..3    Recipes  and  Resources  ………8  Order  Form………………..…….19  Executive…………………………20  

Contributions  to  the  newsletter  are  welcome,  wanted  and  necessary  –  please  share  you  successes,  favorite  lessons  and  recipes  and  projects.    All  submissions  can  be  emailed  to  editor@thesa.ca  .    

Deadlines  Feb  15th  for  the  Spring  Edition  May  15th  for  the  Summer  Edition  August  15th  for  the  Fall  Edition  

November  15th  for  the  Winter  Edition  

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President’s  Report      I  hope  this  newsletter  finds  you  all  well  and  looking  forward  to  a  relaxing  summer.    The  Ministry  of  Education  has  finally  started  to  look  at  Applied  Skills,  and  a  group  of  teachers  met  in  May  to  begin  a  conversation.    Melissa  Edstrom  was  selected  for  Home  Economics,  but  two  other  members  on  the  team  also  have  roots  in  Home  Economics,  so  we  were  well  represented.    She  reports  that  the  first  two  days  of  meetings  primarily  focused  on  discussion  about  what  “applied  skills”  was  and  how  it  might  be  reflected  in  curriculum.    It  appears  that  a  name  change  is  likely  –  if  anyone  has  any  ideas,  perhaps  you  could  forward  them  to  Melissa  (webmaster@thesa.ca),  as  the  committee  will  be  

meeting  again  in  June.    She  reports  that  the  Ministry  may  be  beginning  actual  curriculum  work  in  July,  and  there  will  likely  be  another  call  for  additional  members  on  the  team  at  that  time.    Most  of  the  Provincial  Specialist  Associations,  including  THESA,  have  decided  to  hold  a  Superconference  in  Vancouver,  in  October,  2017  to  celebrate  professional  development,  by  teachers  and  for  teachers,  on  the  100th  Anniversary  of  the  BCTF.    THESA  will  be  sponsoring  several  workshops  for  the  conference,  and  we  will  be  promoting  the  idea  that  one  of  the  big  keynote  speakers  be  a  prominent  foodie  (e.g.,  someone  like  Jamie  Oliver,  if  he  isn’t  too  expensive).    We’re  excited  about  the  possibilities  this  conference  could  provide.    I’m  looking  forward  to  our  conference,  Home  Economics,  the  Heart  of  Education,  in  Richmond  in  October.    I  hope  to  see  many  of  you  there!    Paula  Thesa  News   This year THESA is proud to continue supporting the education of teachers and teacher candidates through our scholarship fund. The THESA Graduate Scholarship was awarded to Jordana Kokoszka, a teacher at North Surrey Secondary School. She is working towards her Masters of Education in Human Ecology and Everyday Life. Jordana is also the co-president of the Surrey Home Economics Teachers Association, and is passionate about finding ways to incorporate critical thinking skills and technology into the Home Economics classroom.  

The Wineva Jones Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Michelle Cheng, who is currently in the Bachelor’s of Education program. Michelle’s interest in becoming a Home Economics teacher has stemmed from her work with local community organizations focused on addressing issues of food security.   To find out more information, or to apply for next year’s scholarship, please visit http://www.bctf.ca/thesa/scholarships.htm

   

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2014 GOLDEN STAR AWARD:

HERITAGE WOODS SECONDARY SCHOOL  On  Friday,  May  30th  Steve  Bailey  and  I  spent  a  lovely  afternoon  in  the  Fraser  Valley.    Our  mission  was  to  present  a  Golden  Star  Award  to  Ray  Steinguila  and  Sandy  Balancuk  of  the  Agassiz  Centre  for  Education  (ACE).    ACE  is  an  alternate  education  centre  which  provides  multiple  opportunities  for  seniors  and  teens  to  interact.    They  offer  regular  courses  leading  to  graduation  for  those  who  have  not  graduated.  It  is  the  only  High  School  Seniors’  Program  in  the  province  which  is  specifically  designed  for  seniors  to  study  alongside  youth.    It  is  recognized  by  the  Ministry  of  Education.      Last  year  ACE  graduated  3  seniors;  the  oldest  was  89  and  the  youngest  was  75.    This  year  they  have  4  seniors  who  will  graduate  of  which  3  are  in  their  80’s.    This  past  year  they  had  as  many  as  80  seniors  participating  –  most  in  part  time  programs  –  and  20  full-­‐time  teenagers    The  presentation  was  timed  to  be  part  of  Burger  BBQ  Day  at  the  Legion.    These  events  are  held  several  times  a  year.    The  funds  raised  help  to  pay  for  graduation  costs.    .    We  met  some  of  the  students  and  one  of  the  seniors,  Maureen  Baker,  who  had  graduated  last  June.        Also  in  attendance  was  Linda  McMullan,  Board  chairperson,  who  spoke  briefly  and  welcomed  us  to  Agassiz.    The  affair  was  held  in  front  of  the  Legion  and  people  dropped  by  as  they  walked  around  town.    Several  times  a  year  a  Senior  Teen  Lunch  is  prepared  by  students  for  the  seniors  and  hosted  at  the  local  legion.    The  students  prepare  lunch,  serve  lunch,  and  interact  with  seniors  in  games  and  clean-­‐up  at  the  end.    Once  a  year,  a  Christmas  Morning  Breakfast  is  held  at  the  Legion.    This  breakfast  is  meant  for  single  seniors  who  have  no  family  connection  in  the  community  and  no  place  to  go  on  Christmas  morning.    This  program  has  been  running  for  three  years.    The  attendance  last  year  was  60  seniors.  The  students  canvass  local  businesses  and  residents  for  donations  to  buy  Christmas  presents  for  the  seniors.    The  food  is  donated  by  the  local  A&W.    Students  and  volunteers  serve  and  clean  up.    Current  and  former  students  act  as  Santa  and  his  elves.  ACE  is  an  Alternate  Education  Centre  which  currently  enrolls  students  from  14  to  89  years  of  age.    All  students  from  grade  8  to  12  participate  in  events.    The  concept  to  involve  seniors  came  from  a  senior  whose  grandson  was  an  ACE  student.    Students  also  participate  in  the  Legion’s  Remembrance  Day  Competition  in  Poetry,  Essay,  and  Posters,  the  Annual  Veterans  Dinner  in  May,  and  sell  poppies  prior  to  Remembrance  Day.    In  many  ways  this  small  school  is  helping  to  bridge  the  gap  between  seniors  and  teens.        Elaine  Anderson      

   

   

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                         Registration  now  open!!!    Please  come  and  join  us  at  RC  Palmer  in  beautiful  Richmond  BC.  Our  conference  is  shaping  up  nicely  with  loads  of  interesting  workshops,  vendors,  door  prizes,  tours  and  socializing.      We  have  a  range  of  hotels  that  are  saving  blocks  of  rooms  for  us,  and  we  are  also  trying  out  a  billeting  system  for  those  on  a  tighter  budget.      We’ve  planned  for  a  weekend  full  of  opportunities  for  socializing  and  exploring  Richmond.  The  evening  before  the  conference,  Thurs  Oct  22,  will  feature  a  buffet  dinner  at  the  exciting  River  Rock  Casino.  After  the  conference,  Friday  night’s  dinner  will  be  at  one  of  Richmond’s  excellent  Greek  restaurants,  The  Mad  Greek.  On  Saturday  we  are  offering  a  tour  of  the  historic  Steveston  Cannery  Museum  with  lunch  at  your  choice  of  the  fabulous  restaurants  in  Steveston.        Registration  starts  September  1st.    Register  early  to  ensure  you  get  the  workshops  and  extras  you  want!    So  come  and  make  a  weekend  of  it.  Get  all  details  at  http://www.thesaconference.ca  !    

   

   

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Web Watch Blue planet links -- http://www.blueplanetlinks.ca/ BC dairy has new videos called BC at the table -- http://bcdairy.ca/bcatthetable/ Chicken farmers -- http://bcchicken.ca/ BC Agricultural in the Classroom -- http://www.aitc.ca/bc/

Thai website -- ask Jennifer -- http://www.hot-Thai-kitchen.com

Home Economics Education across Canada

Teachers of Home Economics Specialist Association [THESA] http://www.bctf.ca/thesa/

Alberta Home Economics and Human Ecology Association [AHEA] http://www.ahea.ab.ca/

Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists [ASHE] http://www.homefamily.net/

Saskatchewan Home Economics Teachers’ Association [SHETA] http://ssc.stf.sk.ca/sheta/

Manitoba Association of Home Economists [MAHE] http://www.mahe.ca/

Also see: Basic Skills for Living http://www.basicskillsforliving.ca/

Ontario Family Studies – Home Economics Educators’ Association[OFSHEEA] http://www.ofsheea.ca/

Ontario Home Economics Association [OHEA] http://www.ohea.on.ca/

Ontario Home Economists in Business [OHEIB] http://www.oheib.org/

New Brunswick Home Economics Association [NBHEA] http://www.nbhea-anbef.com/

Family Studies Teachers Association [FSTA] http://www.nstu.ca

Prince Edward Island Home Economics Association [PEIHEA] http://www.peihea.org/

Canadian Symposium: Issues and Directions in Home Economics/ Family Studies/ Human Ecology http://www.canadiansymposium.ca

INTERNATIONAL:

American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences [AAFCS] http://www.aafcs.org/

Home Economics Institute of Australia [HEIA] http://www.heia.com.au/

International Federation for Home Economics [IFHE] http://www.ifhe.org

OTHER--Financial Forum 4 http://financialforum.info/

   

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Resources  and  Recipies    

Where  do  Foods  Come  From?  Foods  8  

Developed  by:    Paula  Aquino    Lesson  will  include  the  following  elements:  1) Demonstration  –  apple  crisp  2) Youtube  clip:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIsEG2SFOvM  

3) Student  worksheet  • After  discussing  “Product  of  Canada”  and  “Made  in  Canada”  students  will  be  given  packages  with  the  ingredients  for  the  apple  crisp  they  will  be  making  

• They  will  examine  labels  to  find  where  the  products  come  from  and,  if  products  are  not  from  Canada,  they  will  consider  why  they  are  imported  from  other  countries  

• Discussion  of  when  and  why  we  might/should  choose  to  buy  local  foods  

• Brainstorm  foods  that  are  produced  in  BC  (and  in  particular  we  will  recognize  foods  produced  in  the  local  community)  

• If  time,  we  will  look  at  food  labels  from  other  items  in  the  pantry  to  see  whether  the  foods  room  has  more  local/Canadian  foods  or  more  imported  food  

   

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APPLE CRISP Name_________________ Foods 8 Date___________ Block_____

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Peel and slice apples into casserole as demonstrated. 3. Sprinkle the apples with the sugar, cinnamon, and water.

4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and oats.

5. Add the margarine and rub it into the crumbs to form a coarse mixture.

6. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the fruit. 7. Microwave for 3 minutes (or until apples are tender when poked

with a fork - turn off your oven!) OR if there is time, bake for 20 minutes.

1 Apple 10 mL White sugar

1.25 mL Cinnamon

45 mL Flour 15 mL Brown sugar

2.5 mL Cinnamon 125 mL Oatmeal 60 mL Margarine

 

   

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WHERE DOES YOUR FOOD COME FROM? Name______________________________ Date_______________ Block____ Two terms to know: Product of Canada

________ or virtually all the major ingredients, processing, and labour used to make the product are Canadian.

Example: ____________________ Sugar, made from sugar beets grown in Alberta.

Made in Canada

The last transformation or processing must happen in ________________.

Example: ___________, processed in Quebec or Ontario from sugar cane grown in Brazil.

Let’s look at our apple crisp recipe and see if we can find out where the ingredients come from: 1) Apples: ___________________________

Do our apples always come from BC? Where else do they come from? ________________________________ Why would we import apples when we grow them here? _________________________________

2) Sugar (white and brown): _________________________________

How would you know whether it originated in Canada (sugar beets) or another country (sugar cane)? _____________________________________________________

3) Cinnamon: ___________________________________________

Why don’t we grow cinnamon here? It comes from the ___ _____ ___ of a tropical tree – we don’t have the right ______________.

4) Flour: ________________________________________ Where does Rogers have a flour mill? ___________________________________________

 

 

   

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5) Quick Oats (oatmeal): _________________________ Where in Canada are oats grown? _________________________________________ While these quick oats say they are whole grain Canadian oats, did you know the company who owns the brand is PepsiCo, who bought the Quaker company because they owned Gatorade?

6) Margarine: __________________________________________ Many of the foods we eat come from far away. Some of them don’t grow here (e.g. bananas and pineapples), but others do (e.g. strawberries, carrots). Why do you think it might be a good idea to try to buy more foods that are grown close to where you live? What are some foods that are grown or produced in BC?

 

WHERE DOES YOUR FOOD COME FROM?

Name___________KEY________________ Date_______________ Block____ Two terms to know: Product of Canada

___All__ or virtually all the major ingredients, processing, and labour used to make the product are Canadian.

Example: __Strawberry jam_____ Sugar, made from sugar beets grown in Alberta.

Made in Canada

The last transformation or processing must happen in ___Canada____.

Example: ___Sugar___, processed in Quebec or Ontario from sugar cane grown in Brazil.

Let’s look at our apple crisp recipe and see if we can find out where the ingredients come from: 1) Apples: ___BC - Okanagan_____________

Do our apples always come from BC? Where else do they come from? No – U.S. and Chile mostly Why would we import apples when we grow them here? We don’t grow enough to meet the demand

2) Sugar (white and brown): ___Alberta or Brazil____________

How would you know whether it originated in Canada (sugar beets) or another country (sugar cane)? From the label – “Product of Canada” or “Made in Canada”

3) Cinnamon: ___Ceylon, Indonesia, Southeast Asia______

Why don’t we grow cinnamon here? It comes from the ___ bark ___ of a tropical tree – we don’t have the right ___climate___.

4) Flour: __Robin Hood & Rogers brands – “Product of Canada”___ Where does Rogers have a flour mill? Chilliwack, BC and Armstrong, BC

5) Quick Oats (oatmeal): ____Canada________________ Where in Canada are oats grown?   Alberta, BC, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan

 

 

 

   

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While these quick oats say they are whole grain Canadian oats, did you know the company who owns the brand is PepsiCo, who bought the Quaker company because they owned Gatorade?

6) Margarine: ____Parkay brand – U.S.___________ Many of the foods we eat come from far away. Some of them don’t grow here (e.g. bananas and pineapples), but others do (e.g. strawberries, carrots). Why do you think it might be a good idea to try to buy more foods that are grown close to where you live? Saves energy and the environment – less transportation Fresher Supports local farmers and businesses What are some foods that are grown or produced in BC? Vegetables: Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese vegetables (Bok choy, Gai lan, Lo bok, Snow peas, Sui choy), Cilantro, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Fennel, Green onions. Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsley, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Sprouts (Alfalfa, Bean, Radish), Squash (Summer, Winter, Pumpkin), Tomatoes, Watercress Fruit: Apples, Apricots, Berries, Cherries, Cantaloupes & other muskmelons, Grapes, Kiwis, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Prunes, Rhubarb, Watermelons Meats: Clams, Crabs, Oysters, Prawns, Shrimp, Cod, Halibut, Ling cod, Perch, Rockfish, Salmon, Snapper, Sole, Trout, Chicken, Duck, Goose, Turkey, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Rabbit, Veal, Bison, Deer, Reindeer Dairy Products: Eggs, Milk, Acidophilus milk, Buttermilk Yogurt, Cheese (Cheddar, Colby, Edam, Feta, Farmer’s, Goat milk cheese, Gouda, Monterey jack, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Sheep milk cheese, Unripened cheeses Nuts and Beans: Filberts / Hazelnut, Lentils, Split peas1

 1 B.C. Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, Grow B.C.: A Teacher’s Handbook on BC’s Agriculture, Fish and Food Business. (Abbotsford, BC: BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, 1998), 182-184.

   

   

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Names    _____________________    ______________________  ________________________      BLk.    ______  KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FUNCTION AND LOCATION

 Name  of  equipment   Function   location  

   

   

   

   

 

   

 

   

   

           

   

 

   

   

     

   

 

   

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 KITCHEN  EQUIPMENT  FUNCTION  AND  LOCATION    -­‐  ANSWER  KEY    Pre   Function   location  

 liquid  measure  

Measure  liquids   Dishware  cupboard  

 jellyroll  pan  

To  bake  thin  cakes  and  “wet”  food  To  use  as  a  tray  in  the  Foods  lab  

Bakeware  cupboard  

 cookie  sheet  

To  bake  cookies  and  biscuits  

Bakeware  cupboard  

 

 casserole  dish    

To  bake  casseroles   Bakeware  cupboard  

       Chef  knife  

To  slice,  chop  and  dice  foods  

Knife  drawer  

 

 grater    

To  finely    “cut”  cheese,  lemon  rind,  etc    

Prep  cupboard  

   colander  

To  separate  liquids  from  solids  e.g.  rinse  fruit;  drain  pasta    

Prep  cupboard  

 

   

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 dry  measures  

 small  measures  (or  measuring  spoons)  

To  measure  liquids  or  solids  below  50  mL  

Prep  drawer  

 metal  spatula  

To  level  off  dry  ingredients  for  accurate  measuring    OR  smooth  icing  

Prep  drawer  

 silicone  spatula  

To  scrape  batter  off  plates  or  bowls  or  stir  liquids  on  stove  

Prep  drawer  

 pastry  blender  

To  cut  fat  into  flour   Knife  drawer  

 paring  knife  

To  cut  or  pare  small  foods   Knife  drawer  

 vegetable  peeler  

To  remove  skin  from  fruits  and  vegetables  

Knife  drawer  

 sifter  (sieve)    

To  sift  flour  for  accurate  measuring  

Prep  cupboard  

   

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MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME EC RESOURCE PACKAGE

This package contains the materials you need to teach an 8 week Grade 6/7/8 Explorations program (four weeks food, four weeks textiles). Also valuable for those looking for some new ideas for the junior grades, this package contains term outlines, safety and sanitation activities, mini projects (Nutrient Superheros, Food Systems), activities (food trends “speed dating,” food systems), and recipes specifically designed for school budgets and groups of 4-5. Each activity, project and recipe has been created to have your students think critically about their food. This resource is sold as an electronic file, and can be purchased by filling out the order form at the end of the Newsletter. If you have any questions please email curriculum@thesa.ca

New resource added to the THESA store!

   

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THESA  Public  Relations  Order  Form    

Mail  order    and  cheque  to:    

Tanya  Silvonen  1879  Farrell  Cres  Saanichton,  BC  V8M  1K7  

Tel:  250-­‐896-­‐3109  silvonen@telus.net  

 Upon  receiving  your  cheque  the  requested  items  

will  be  mailed  to  you.      

Total  Order                                                    $______  Plus  Shipping  &  Handling          $5.00  (under  $50  order)      $______          $10.00(over  $50  order)    Total  Amount  Enclosed          $______  

Make  cheque  payable  to  THESA    

Do  you  have  a  thought  for  a  PR  item?    Send  an  email  with  your  idea  to  Tanya.  

     

                                                                                                                 

ITEM   Cost  (includes  GST)  

Quantity   Total  Cost  

Mark  Book  (mom-­‐THESA  members  $15.00)  

$  12.00      

THESA  Lesson  Aids  Book  2000  

$  15.00      

Lanyards  w/  Detachable  Key  ring  –  red,    blue,  or  orange  

$  4.00      

Foods  &  Nutrition  9,  Lesson  Aids  (recipes  only)  

$  25.00      

THESA  lime  green  bag  

   $10.00      

Coffee  mug  dark  blue  

$8.00      

Bowl  Scraper,  printed  

$  3.00      

Pen  on  a  Rope  –  white,  red  or  blue  

$  2.00      

International  Foods:  Lesson  Aids  (recipes  only)  

$25.00      

Magnetic  clip   $3.50      

Red  Apple  Note  Holder  

$  5.00      

Notepaper  with  Printed  Header  

$  3.50      

Paperclip  Holder  –  green,  magnetic  

$  3.50      

Balloons   $  .25      Foods  &  Nutrition  10,  Lesson  Aids  (recipes  only)  

$25.00      

Student  Apron  w/o  Pockets  

$  10.00      

Teacher’s  Apron  w/o  pockets  –  red,burgundy,forest  green,  navy,  black  

$  18.00      

Key  chain  with  loonie  &  quarter  token    

$  5.00      

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