What We Eat

OBJECTIVE Children will examine pictures of different foods, and create a “meal”. They will be encouraged to choose a whole grain, fruit/vegetable and protein while discussing foods that are good for our bodies. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are our favorite foods? What foods are healthy and good for our body? MATERIALS NEEDED What We Eat activity […]

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What the Island Eats

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that food is a representation of culture and identity. Students will gain a heightened awareness of the various cultures active on the island. Students will build tolerance and gain appreciation of less-recognized cultures on the island. Students will be able to plan and cook a meal from start to finish. ESSENTIAL […]

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Local vs. Industrial: Strawberry Milkshake

OBJECTIVE Students will compare local and industrial food systems by tracing food items along the path of seed to fork. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What does it mean to eat local? How do our food choices affect the world around us? MATERIALS NEEDED Strawberry Milkshake ingredient cards Ingredients for strawberry milkshake (Local)Yogurt (Local)Milk (Local)Strawberries o (Local)Honey Ice […]

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Cider Pressing

OBJECTIVE Students will explore the machine that makes apple cider. By taking part in the process, students will understand how apples turn into cider. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where do apples come from? How do apples grow? What can we do with apples? How can machines help us make food? What is your favorite kind of apple? […]

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Stone Soup

OBJECTIVE Students will connect the story of Stone Soup to their own school garden or local farm, and will explore the process of harvest to eating. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? What is hunger?Why is sharing important? MATERIALS NEEDED Stone Soup book Stone soup recipe Large stock/soup pot Stone Wooden spoonHarvest basketVegetables (preferably […]

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Food Molecules

MA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS 8.MS-LS1-5 8.MS-LS1-7 OBJECTIVE Students will learn how molecules react in physical and chemical changes through examples of familiar food by baking bread and making butter ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are food molecules?How can we change carbohydrates, proteins, and fats when we make food? MATERIALS NEEDED Tablecloth or cutting boards for small sanitary workspaceLarge […]

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