Author: Chelsea Young
Planning Unit: Gallatin County CES
Major Program: Recipes for Life
Plan of Work: Developing Healthier Families with Diet and Physical Activity
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Owen County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with 15 administrators and teachers with the Owen County School District to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 130 fifth-grade students. 24 volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills throughout the week. A posttest evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills:
In addition, as a result of attending the Recipe for Life program, students plan to make the following behavior changes:
A few students shared their favorite part of this program:
“My favorite part was to be able to cook a meal and work together with my friends.”
“Cooking the food! Thank you for teaching me!”
“My favorite part was washing dishes.”
“Getting to eat all the really good food we made.”
Feedback was collected from school administrators, teachers, volunteers, and parents. From a parent, “I love this program, we had a great conversation about cooking when they got home from school!” From a teacher, “This program makes a difference for these kids and they really enjoy and learn from it.”
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