Food Safety Resources Reviews

General Information

Contains a good summary of proper handwashing technique in terms that small children can mostly understand.

Jamie: "It was scary when he tried to fool Mother and got sick." Too much empahsis on improper techniques and laying blame for the child's illness. Strong promotion of Brevis products.

This book did was not useful by itself, but could be used in conjunction with glow powders/lotions and blacklight. Premise of getting ill when hands are not washed could be told in a less severe way.

While this book does offer a good summary of handwashing techniques and possible consequences of not washing your hands, it is presented in a way that may be overwhelming to a small child. Children 5 and over would benefit more from the story. Constant references to interactive Brevis products makes it hard for this piece to stand alone.

Recommended with Reservations

Purpose:

Purpose of resource is clearly stated in title or introduction

 Yes

If not, please explain:

Organization:

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

No

If not, please give specific examples:

"Glitterbug Potion is made from a powder that glows under UV light." UV is a pretty sophisticated concept for a children's book.

Accuracy:

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

Yes

If not, please give specific examples:

Consistency with Current Food Code

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

Yes

If not, please give specific examples:

N/A

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).

Yes

If not, pleae give specific examples:

Book is based around the Brevis line of "Glitterbug" kids handwashing activities.

Special Interests:

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

Yes

If not, please explain:

Scope:

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

No

Please explain:

See above comment regarding UV light.

Summary:

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

Yes

If not, please give specific examples:

Objectivity/Sponsor Bias:

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

No

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

No

If not, please give specific examples:

Instructional Aids:

Provided

If not needed, please explain:

Availability of Aids:

Instructional aids are necessary and exist.

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

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:

Book contains a 3 page summary of the important points about handwashing, why, how and when. (This could easily be too much information for small children.)

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?

No

Please explain:

Summary is sufficient.

Student Resources:

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

Yes

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

Yes

Please explain:

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:

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

No

If not, please give specific examples:

See above comment regarding UV light.

Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.

Yes

If not, please give specific examples:

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

No

If not, please explain:

The main character of the story does not wash his hands and is shown getting ill as a result. It can be frightening for small children to associate illness with doing something wrong.

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

If not, please give specific examples:

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

Yes

If not, please give specific examples:

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

Please comment:

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:

N/A

Quality:

Audiovisual resource is mutually supportive to the presentation of concepts.

Yes

If not, please explain:

N/A

Presentation:

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

Yes

If not, please explain:

N/A

Auditory Quality:

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

Yes

If not, please explain:

N/A

Visual Quality:

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

Yes

If not, please explain:

N/A

Continuity:

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

Yes

If not, please explain:

N/A