Colonial Grains and Cooking Unit

OBJECTIVE By researching, harvesting, and cooking grains with a colonial recipe, students will learn where grains come from and feel empowered to cook their own foods. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How does food inform identity? How have our relationships to food changed over time and how have they stayed the same? What […]

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Mesopotamian Food and Agriculture

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that agriculture was imperative to all aspects of the birth of civilization. Students will make energy balls for a healthy snack. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does agriculture shape civilization and food culture? MATERIALS NEEDED Mesopotamia Powerpoint Agriculture and Cooking in Mesopotamia Worksheet Sunflower seeds Dates Mortar and pestles Barley Paper plates for […]

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Mesopotamian Agriculture and Soil- Part 2

NOTES This lesson is the second of two parts OBJECTIVE Students will understand that unhealthy soil caused the downfall of the Sumerian civilization. Students will understand the connection between soil health, plant health, and people health. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do soil health, plant health, and peoples’ health relate? MATERIALS NEEDED Trays from last week PROCEDURE […]

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Mesopotamian Agriculture and Soil- Part 1

NOTES This lesson is the first of two parts OBJECTIVE Students understand the relationship between irrigation and salt build up.  ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do soil health, plant health, and peoples’ health relate? MATERIALS NEEDED Salt Trays labeled “salt,” “no salt,” “no water” Soil Sunflower seeds Tape Sharpie Two solo cups (one labeled “with salt,” one […]

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Food and Farm of Ancient Greece

OBJECTIVE To learn about farming methods used in Ancient Greece as well as taste two significant Greek crops. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS MATERIALS NEEDED Slideshow-Food and Farms of Ancient Greece Olive Tasting Notes Olives for mashing into paste  Mortar and pestle  Clean stones Linen/cloth filter  Glass cup to strain into  Paper towel sheets for tasting on  Under-ripe […]

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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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