LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

8 Cookery 8– Quarter 2 Week 3-4

Objectives:

MELC: Interpret Kitchen Lay out

LO 2. Prepare a kitchen layout (TLE_HECK7/8KL-0g-7)

Lesson Objectives:

o Identify types of kitchens and appropriate layouts

o Familiarize signs, lines and symbols of kitchen layout
o Observe appropriate use of signs, lines and symbols

Background Information for Learners

UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC KITCHEN LAYOUT

Understanding the basic principles of kitchen layout will help take much of
the mystery out of the design process. One of the most basic layout principles is
the work triangle. The work triangle is an imaginary line drawn from each of the
three primary work stations in the kitchen - the food storage,
preparation/cooking, and clean-up stations. By drawing these lines, you can
assess the distance required to move to and from each area and thus determine
how well the traffic will flow. To help avoid traffic flow problems, work triangles
should have a perimeter that measures less than 26 feet.

The three primary kitchen work stations which create the work triangle
are:
1. The food storage station - Your refrigerator and pantry are the major items
here.
Cabinetry like lazy susan or swing-out pantry units adds function and
convenience. Options like wine racks, spice racks, and roll-out trays help to
organize your groceries.

2. The preparation/cooking station - Your range, oven, microwave, and

smaller appliances are found in this area. Counter space is important in this
section. Conserve space by moving appliances off the counter with appliance
garage cabinets and space-saving ideas like towel rods and pot lid racks.

3. The clean-up station - Everyone's least favorite activity is one of the kitchen's
most important - clean-up. This area is home to the sink, waste disposal, and
dishwasher.
Cabinetry for this station is designed to organize with the trash bin cabinet and
rollout tray baskets for storage convenience.

Work Station

DETERMINING YOUR KITCHEN’S LAYOUT

Since the kitchen is one of the most active work areas of the home, it is
important to select the right layout to complement your lifestyle and taste.

There are five primary kitchen layout shapes - the U-Shaped, L-Shaped, Island, G-
Shaped, Corridor/Gallery, and Single Wall shapes.

After learning about the work triangle in the section "Understanding Basic
Kitchen Layout," you will now see how the work triangle functions in each layout
and the advantages each layout offers.

1. The U-Shaped Kitchen - Named for the "U" shape it resembles, this kitchen is
popular in large and small homes alike.
 Perfect for families who use their kitchens a great deal
 Provides plenty of counter space
 Efficient work triangle
 Can convert one cabinet leg into a breakfast bar
2. The L-Shaped Kitchen - This kitchen shape is one of the most flexible and
most popular, providing a compact triangle.
 Very flexible layout design
 Major appliances can be placed in a variety of areas
 Work areas are close to each other
 Can easily convert to a U-Shape with a cabinet leg addition

L- Shape:

3. The Island Option. Islands are extremely popular in homes today and are
most often seen in L-Shaped kitchens. Islands can not only keep work areas
traffic-free, but also create a wealth of extra counter and storage space. An island
can be an indispensable food preparation station or act as a butcher block area.
The island is also an ideal place to add an extra sink or an island grill.

4. The G-Shaped Kitchen - Built very much like the U-Shaped with the addition
of an elongated partial wall, the G-Shaped kitchen offers a great deal of space.
  Ideal for larger families needing extra storage space
 Plenty of counter and cabinet space
 Multiple cooks can function well in this layout
 Can convert one cabinet leg into a breakfast bar or entertaining area

5. The Corridor/Galley Kitchen - This style kitchen makes the most out of a
smaller space.
 Great for smaller kitchens
 Appliances are close to one another
 Easy for one cook to maneuver
 Can easily convert to a U-Shape by closing off one end

Corridor/Galley:
6. The Single Wall/Pullman Kitchen - Designed for homes or apartments, the
single wall kitchen offers a very open and airy feel.
 Ideal for apartments and smaller homes
 Works well with the open designs found in many contemporary homes
 Small moveable table can provide eating space
 Can be enhanced with the addition of an island

Learning Activities

Activity I – Fill Me In

Direction: Fill the blanks with word or group of words that will the
statement complete.

1. Work Station simply means a __________ __________ __________where a

particular kind of food is produced .

2. Type of kitchen which is most suitable for large families is ___________.

3. Doing the job in the easiest, simplest and quickest way refer to ___________.

4. The term that means doing the job in the easiest, simplest and quickest way is
____________.

5. Type of kitchen which is the most popular and compact is ____________.

Activity 2: Collect and Label

Direction: Collect pictures of different types of kitchen. Label each type properly
on a 2 x 3 inch illustration board.

SCORING RUBRIC

ACCURACY (100%) SCORING

CRITERIA
Demonstrated and interpreted 5 kitchen floor plans and
symbols
Demonstrated and interpreted 4 kitchen floor plans and
symbols
Demonstrated and interpreted 3 kitchen floor plans and
symbols
Demonstrated and interpreted 2 kitchen floor plans and
symbols
Demonstrated and interpreted 1 kitchen plan and symbols
Failed to demonstrate and interpret kitchen floor plans
and
symbols

Activity 3: Sketch and Draw

Direction: Draw your kitchen at home by observing and following the appropriate
use of signs, lines and symbols of a kitchen layout

Very Good (10 Good (8 pts.) Fair (6 pts.)

pts.)
Accuracy The pictorial view The pictorial view The pictorial view
was drawn was somehow was not drawn
according to drawn according according to
standard to standard standard
Signs, Lines and Appropriate use of Appropriate use of Appropriate use of
Symbols signs, lines and signs, lines and signs, lines and
Technique symbols was symbols was symbols was
observed and observed and observed and
followed all the followed most of followed
time the time oftentimes
Craftsmanship Student spent a Student spent an Student have
lot of time and adequate of time spent more time
effort on drawing. and effort on on drawing.
Artwork is not drawing. Artwork Drawwing has
wrinkled or ripped is not wrinkled or noticeable
ripped wrinkles that take
away from the
artwork

Answer Key

Activity 1 – Fill Me In

1. Food storage station, preparation station, clean-up station

2. G-shaped
3. Work simplification
4. Work simplification
5. U-shaped

Activity II – Collect and Label

Answers may vary and will be based on rubric scoring.

Activity 3 –Sketch and Draw

Answers may vary and will be based on rubric scoring

References:

K-to- 12 Commercial Cooking Module, pp. 63-71

Internet Sources:

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Prepared by:

JUNELYN M. SABROSO
Teacher III/Barobo NHS

Checked and Verified:

ROLDEN Y. CORREOS
HT-III/TECHVOC Dept. Head