This document provides instructions for a knife skills lesson that teaches students how to correctly dice vegetables. It includes a pre-lesson quiz about knife cuts and knife safety. The lesson objectives are to demonstrate proper knife grip and cutting techniques as well as prepare a bruschetta recipe. Students watch a demonstration of the recipe and then practice making it in groups. At the end, they write a one-minute summary of what they learned and what skills need more practice.

1. Knife Skills
August 24th, 2012

2. 8/24 Amuse Bouche: Record responses in Quizlet
or in the Bellwork section of your binder.
1. Jennifer has been asked by the chef to cut a carrot using a
medium dice. When she finished the carrot was cut
correctly. What size were the pieces?
a. 1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8”
b. ¼” x ¼” x ¼”
c. ½” x ½’ x ½”
2. Which of the following is a good example of an anchor?
a. A rubber glove b. A dry towel c. A damp towel d. A
stovetop

3. 1/11 Bellwork: Record responses in Quizlet or
in the Bellwork section of your binder.
1. Jennifer has been asked by the chef to cut a carrot using a
medium dice. When she finished the carrot was cut correctly.
What size were the pieces?
a. 1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8”
b. ¼” x ¼” x ¼”
c. ½” x ½’ x ½”
d. ¾” x ¾” x ¾”
2. Which of the following is a good example of an anchor?
c. A damp towel

4. Announcements:
 Assigned Seats & Groups;
 CCAP & FCCLA:
 Opportunity for Bonus Points:
 WBLOpportunities:

5. Objectives:
Students will be able to:
➼ Demonstrate how to correctly hold a
knife and dice vegetables.
➼ Correctly prepare bruschetta recipe.
➼ Demonstrate cross-training skills in a
commercial production kitchen.

6. What is Bruschetta?
Toasted Italian bread drenched in olive oil and served typically
with
basil, garlic, and tomatoes

7. Demo of Lab:
Take notes and record recipe as you view the
demo
Note: This is the only instructions you will
receive so write down as many details as
possible!

8. Practice:
Execute Lab with Group Members

9. Closure: One-Minute Summary
On a separate sheet of paper, write a one
minute summary of today’s learning. What did
you do well? What areas do you need more
information on or additional practice to hone
your skills?
Be prepared to share your response.