Food Safety Resources Reviews

General Information

The video attempts to reach small children on their own level: Milo is a happy fun-loving boy just like them in many ways. The predominant message to viewers is "Germs are bad." Germs live on your hands and some germs can make you sick. Germs can stay on your hands unless you wash them after holding dirty things. The message or lesson to be learned is kept simple. It is a very entertaining video, and uses effective computer animation in scenes with the magic glasses.

Although adult supervision is demonstrated, the video shows boys and girls washing their hands together in the same public restroom. This may give mixed messages to a young audience. At one point the teacher instructed the students to "wash your hands and use paper towels." Soap was mentioned later. The reviewer's copy of the videocassette was not labeled.

This video is an effective tool for helping younger children learn the importance of washing their hands. The message is kept simple and entertaining for young viewers.

Highly Recommended

Purpose:

Purpose of resource is clearly stated in title or introduction

 Yes

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Organization:

Resource is well-organized and major points are presented clearly. Resource does not assume that reader has background information.

Yes

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Accuracy:

Information, technical or otherwise, is accurate and recommendations are current.

Yes

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Consistency with Current Food Code

The latest version of the Food Code is used and the information is consistent with that code.

Yes

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Learning Activities, Questions, Projects, or Interactive Learning Tools:

Resource includes a variety of stimulating and interesting learning experiences, questions, projects, or suggestions for further action that will involve the audience (e.g., an activity where the participant rates their current food safety practices).

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The video refers viewers to the Georgia-Pacific Health Smart Institute Web site (www.gphealthsmart.com) for further learning experiences and materials.

Special Interests:

Resource is geared toward special needs and interests of intended target audience(s).

Yes

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Scope:

Scope of information is appropriate for target audience(s) and essential topics are discussed in appropriate detail.

Yes

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Summary:

All major ideas are summarized or reviewed to reinforce key concepts; summaries are easily identified.

Yes

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Objectivity/Sponsor Bias:

Subject matter is presented objectively and fairly. No brand name is mentioned or obvious sponsor bias.

Yes

Positive Role Models:

Positive role models are provided in text and illustrations. Role models are presented as having many roles, traits, and emotions.

Yes

If not, please explain

Yes

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Instructional Aids:

If not needed, please explain:

Instructional aids would be helpful to extend or accompany the lesson. They may be available on the Georgia-Pacific Health Smart Institute Web site (www.gphealthsmart.com).

Availability of Aids:

If aids do not exist or are not necessary, please explain:

They may be available on the Georgia-Pacific Health Smart Institute Web site (www.gphealthsmart.com).

Instructor’s Guide:

Instructor’s guide is included with suggestions for enhancing audiovisual presentation, pre-, and post-showing. Suggestions or follow-up learning activities/discussion questions are included.

No

If instructor’s guide is not included, is one needed?

No

Please explain:

Instructor Resources:

Instructor resources are included and reinforce the information provided in the curriculum.

No

If instructor resources are not included, should they be included to reinforce the information provided in the curriculum?

Yes

Please explain:

Including materials with the video would assist those instructors who do not have access to the Internet.

Student Resources:

Student resources are included and reinforce the information provided in the curriculum.

No

If student resources are not included, should they be included to reinforce the information provided in the curriculum?

No

Please explain:

Including student materials would benefit those who do not have access to the Internet.

Credits, References, and Resources (including dates, publishers, etc.):

Complete credits, current references, date produced, and resources listed are up-to-date (credits may be on video package).

Yes

If not, please give specific examples:

Credits are available, except for the date produced. The video mentions that Georgia-Pacific Health Smart Institute has been helping teachers since 1998, so one can safely infer that this product has been produced after that time.

Vocabulary is appropriate for intended audience(s).Resource minimizes use of technical terms and if used, they are defined.

Yes

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Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.

Yes

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Writing approach is positive, personal and involves the reader. Active voice is used most of the time.

Yes

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Illustrations contribute to the resource and are on the same page as their text references.Tables and graphs are simple, easy-to-read, and in a form requiring no further explanation.

Yes

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Illustrations contribute to the material and are on the same page as their text references.Active voice is used most of the time.

Yes

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Resource uses a heavy weight paper and print from one side cannot be seen on the other side. Text is written in a font size greater than 11 point type, is not difficult to read, and the main body of print is not written in capital letters.

Yes

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Color, design, and layout of resource are attractive and stimulate interest without being too busy. A good balance between print and blank space is on the page.

Yes

Please comment:

Clear headings are provided for each topic area.

Yes

If headings are not provided for each topic area, would they be helpful? Please explain:

Quality:

Audiovisual resource is mutually supportive to the presentation of concepts.

Yes

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Presentation:

Presentation progresses at a pace that permits comprehension. Pacing of dialogue is appropriate for absorbing concepts presented. Blank time is provided.

Yes

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Auditory Quality:

Speaker, voice, and music are clear; sound is audible and has good quality.

Yes

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Visual Quality:

Visuals are clear and properly framed; graphics and titles are clearly visible; and color, lighting, and editing enhance presentation content.

Yes

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Continuity:

Continuity provides cohesiveness and smooth flow. Visuals are in a logical order and auditory portion is precisely matched with visual portion.

Yes

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