Radish Pickling

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the pickling process and work cooperatively with their team to make a batch of radish pickles ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How are fresh foods preserved? MATERIALS NEEDED Sliced radishes Flavorings: cilantro, parsley, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, garlic cloves Vinegar Sugar Cup measure and teaspoon for each team Map of […]

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Plan a Whaler’s Menu

OBJECTIVE Students design a whaler’s menu to help them understand the constraints and limitations of eating on a whaling ship. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How does food build community? How do we preserve our fresh harvests? How did sailors adapt to the food options on a whaling ship? How did mealtime build […]

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Hard Tack Tasting

OBJECTIVE Students will make descriptive comparisons between fresh bread and hard tack. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? What is the difference between fresh foods and preserved foods in terms of cooking/processing, taste, and seasonal eating? MATERIALS NEEDED paper towels, hot cups, electric tea kettle, chamomile tea, (if necessary: gluten free crackers, gluten free […]

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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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Jobs of a Farmer

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the diverse jobs of a farmer. Students will be able to identify the tasks that the farmer must complete during each season on the farm. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? Why do we have farms? Why are farmers important? MATERIALS NEEDED Farm booko Farm by ElishaCoopero From Dawn till […]

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Introduction to Local Food Systems

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the difference between the industrial and local food systems. Students will recognize the efforts of our community in supporting a sustainable food system. Students will be able to identify the impacts of their food choices. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does our food come from? Why is it important to know where our […]

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