PEEP Curriculum
A Curriculum for Integrating Safe Handling and Use of Poultry and Poultry Products Competencies Into Youth Programs
The PEEP Curriculum for youth is one of the major outcomes associated with a USDA-AFRI project to develop a research-based educational program comprised of consumer-focused, impactful messages addressing poultry and egg safety practices. The six lesson plans and objectives herein were developed directly from the research associated with the Poultry and Egg Education Project (PEEP). A content analysis of all research findings was conducted and six major themes were identified from the microbiological and consumer studies.
The lesson plans are complete with requisite background information, objectives, activities, in some cases videos, and evaluations. The lessons can be integrated into standing or special 4-H programs related to food science, poultry, STEM, and health science. The lessons can also be integrated into school-based agricultural education programs, specifically in pathways related to animal science, food science, or biotechnology. The lessons may also be used by homeschool families or others seeking to introduce food safety in a way that is backed by science and not sensationalized reports in the media.
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