Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism introduces students to an industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine characteristics needed for success in that industry.
This binder does not contain all lesson plans for this course. This content can be used with any textbook or instructional materials. If locally adapted, make sure all TEKS are covered.
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Scope and Sequence
Scope and Sequence: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
CTE TEKS - Implemented 2017-2018, adopted in 2015
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism course scope and sequence within the Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster® summarizes the content to be taught, and one possible order for teaching the units of instruction. A brief description of each unit and the corresponding TEKS are included. This scope and sequence may be adapted or adopted by the local education agency.
View ResourceProgram of Study
Programs of Study: Hospitality and Tourism
Based on the House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program, the Program of Studies within the Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster provide helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. These documents are designed for students, but can also be used by administrators, counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents.
Unit 1: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Lesson Plan: Customer Service – The Cornerstone of Restaurant Operations
In this lesson, students will outline solutions and improvements to services that impact the customer.
View ResourceUnit 1: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Lesson Plan: Travel and Tourism Industry
In this lesson, students will differentiate between the hospitality industry and the tourism industry. Learning about each industry's unique functions, students will have a deeper understanding and a better perspective on choosing their career path.
View ResourceUnit 2: The Business of Hospitality and Tourism
Lesson Plan: The Importance of Customer Service Skills
In this lesson, students will understand the importance of quality customer service by determining ways to provide service that anticipates customers' needs, and creates a successful business in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
View ResourceUnit 2: The Business of Hospitality and Tourism
Lesson Plan: The Balancing Act Managing A Career and Family
In this lesson, students will analyze the demands of employment in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will also analyze time-saving techniques and illustrate a 30-day calendar of activities.
View ResourceUnit 2: The Business of Hospitality and Tourism
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 3: Workplace Regulations, Safety Sanitation
Lesson Plan: End of Course Project Options – Hotel Management
In this lesson, students will review all TEKS for Hotel Management, then research and develop a project proposal and presentation. Student projects and presentations will be based on selected course TEKS.
View ResourceUnit 3: Workplace Regulations, Safety Sanitation
Lesson Plan: Safety and Sanitation Guidelines for Hospitality and Tourism
In this lesson, students will recognize and implement the basics of sanitation and security in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
View ResourceUnit 3: Workplace Regulations, Safety Sanitation
Lesson Plan: Food Safety and Sanitation Guidelines - Culinary Arts
In this lesson, students will practice correct hand washing steps, recognize ways to prevent common kitchen accidents, observe how to use a fire extinguisher, outline foodborne illness and the causes, clarify how proper food handling practices can prevent foodborne illness, and analyze the difference between cleaning and sanitizing.
View ResourceUnit 3: Workplace Regulations, Safety Sanitation
Lesson Plan: Dining Experiences in Hospitality
In this lesson, students will analyze elements of a dining experience and design a multi-media presentation of the same.
View ResourceUnit 3: Workplace Regulations, Safety Sanitation
Lesson Plan: Point of Sales in Food Service
In this lesson, students demonstrate knowledge in technology applications appropriate for the food industry. Students will explain and use the point-of-sale systems in various food service operations.
View ResourceUnit 4: Technology in the Workplace
Lesson Plan: Travel and Tourism Industry
In this lesson, students will differentiate between the hospitality industry and the tourism industry. Learning about each industry's unique functions, students will have a deeper understanding and a better perspective on choosing their career path.
View ResourceUnit 4: Technology in the Workplace
Lesson Plan: Technology in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
In this lesson, students will identify technology equipment use in the hospitality and tourism industry.
View ResourceUnit 4: Technology in the Workplace
Lesson Plan: Customer Service – The Cornerstone of Restaurant Operations
In this lesson, students will outline solutions and improvements to services that impact the customer.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: 21st Century Employability Skills
In this lesson, students will be introduced to skills needed for today’s job market and prepare them to enter the competitive workforce successfully.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: Adventures in Travel – Planning a Texas Vacation
In this lesson, students will explore local and regional tourism in their area, and develop a cost-effective Texas travel itinerary for various scenarios.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: Building Teamwork - Food Truck Design Project
In this lesson, students will be provided with opportunities to explore and practice team building skills during the planning, development and presentation of a Food Truck Project using recycled items. Students will be able to make decisions regarding the name, type of food and a marketing slogan to encourage customers to visit their venue.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: Customer Service – The Cornerstone of Restaurant Operations
In this lesson, students will outline solutions and improvements to services that impact the customer.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: End of Course Project Options – Hospitality Services
In this lesson, students will review all TEKS for Hospitality and Tourism, then research and develop a project proposal and presentation. Student projects and presentations will be based on selected course TEKS.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: End of Course Project Options – Hotel Management
In this lesson, students will review all TEKS for Hotel Management, then research and develop a project proposal and presentation. Student projects and presentations will be based on selected course TEKS.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: End of Course Project Options – Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
In this lesson, students will review all TEKS for Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, then research and develop a project proposal and presentation. Student projects and presentations will be based on selected course TEKS.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: The Importance of Customer Service Skills
In this lesson, students will understand the importance of quality customer service by determining ways to provide service that anticipates customers' needs, and creates a successful business in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: Travel and Tourism Industry
In this lesson, students will differentiate between the hospitality industry and the tourism industry. Learning about each industry's unique functions, students will have a deeper understanding and a better perspective on choosing their career path.
View ResourceUnit 5: Customer Service Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: Be Our Guest - Customer Service Skills in Restaurant and Food Services, and Travel and Tourism
In this lesson, students will understand the importance of customer service in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, particularly the travel industry and food service industry. Students will analyze how to anticipate customer needs.
View ResourceUnit 6: Employability/Professional Skills
Lesson Plan: 21st Century Employability Skills
In this lesson, students will be introduced to skills needed for today’s job market and prepare them to enter the competitive workforce successfully.
View ResourceUnit 6: Employability/Professional Skills
Lesson Plan: End of Course Project Options – Hospitality Services
In this lesson, students will review all TEKS for Hospitality and Tourism, then research and develop a project proposal and presentation. Student projects and presentations will be based on selected course TEKS.
View ResourceUnit 6: Employability/Professional Skills
Lesson Plan: End of Course Project Options – Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
In this lesson, students will review all TEKS for Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, then research and develop a project proposal and presentation. Student projects and presentations will be based on selected course TEKS.
View ResourceUnit 6: Employability/Professional Skills
Lesson Plan: Exploring Careers in Hospitality and Tourism
In this lesson, students will explore careers in the hospitality and tourism industry and research skills, education, abilities, and work activities for a specific career.
View ResourceUnit 6: Employability/Professional Skills
Lesson Plan: Managing Career and Family in Travel and Tourism
In this lesson, students will identify and analyze the demands of employment in the travel and tourism industry. Students will participate in activities to create balance in life between work and personal time.
View ResourceUnit 6: Employability/Professional Skills
Lesson Plan: The Balancing Act Managing A Career and Family
In this lesson, students will analyze the demands of employment in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will also analyze time-saving techniques and illustrate a 30-day calendar of activities.
View ResourceUnit 6: Employability/Professional Skills
Lesson Plan: Introductory Lesson Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
In this lesson, students will develop an awareness of career opportunities related to the course Principles of Hospitality and Tourism.
View ResourceUnit 6: Employability/Professional Skills
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 7: Leadership Development
Lesson Plan: Adventures in Travel – Planning a Texas Vacation
In this lesson, students will explore local and regional tourism in their area, and develop a cost-effective Texas travel itinerary for various scenarios.
View ResourceUnit 7: Leadership Development
Lesson Plan: Building Teamwork - Food Truck Design Project
In this lesson, students will be provided with opportunities to explore and practice team building skills during the planning, development and presentation of a Food Truck Project using recycled items. Students will be able to make decisions regarding the name, type of food and a marketing slogan to encourage customers to visit their venue.
View ResourceUnit 7: Leadership Development
Lesson Plan: Customer Service – The Cornerstone of Restaurant Operations
In this lesson, students will outline solutions and improvements to services that impact the customer.
View ResourceUnit 7: Leadership Development
Lesson Plan: End of Course Project Options – Hospitality Services
In this lesson, students will review all TEKS for Hospitality and Tourism, then research and develop a project proposal and presentation. Student projects and presentations will be based on selected course TEKS.
View ResourceUnit 7: Leadership Development
Lesson Plan: End of Course Project Options – Hotel Management
In this lesson, students will review all TEKS for Hotel Management, then research and develop a project proposal and presentation. Student projects and presentations will be based on selected course TEKS.
View ResourceUnit 7: Leadership Development
Lesson Plan: End of Course Project Options – Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
In this lesson, students will review all TEKS for Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, then research and develop a project proposal and presentation. Student projects and presentations will be based on selected course TEKS.
View ResourceUnit 7: Leadership Development
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 8: Career Exploration
Lesson Plan: Adventures in Travel – Planning a Texas Vacation
In this lesson, students will explore local and regional tourism in their area, and develop a cost-effective Texas travel itinerary for various scenarios.
View ResourceUnit 8: Career Exploration
Lesson Plan: Exploring Careers in Hospitality and Tourism
In this lesson, students will explore careers in the hospitality and tourism industry and research skills, education, abilities, and work activities for a specific career.
View ResourceUnit 8: Career Exploration
Lesson Plan: Be Our Guest - Customer Service Skills in Restaurant and Food Services, and Travel and Tourism
In this lesson, students will understand the importance of customer service in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, particularly the travel industry and food service industry. Students will analyze how to anticipate customer needs.
View ResourceUnit 8: Career Exploration
Lesson Plan: Introductory Lesson Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
In this lesson, students will develop an awareness of career opportunities related to the course Principles of Hospitality and Tourism.
View ResourceUnit 8: Career Exploration
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
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