Introduction to Mesopotamian Food and Agriculture

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to explain why agriculture was important for the birth of civilization Students will be able to make energy balls for a healthy snack ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does agriculture shape civilization and food culture? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction: Using powerpoint… Activity: Discuss mersu recipe. We have limited information. How should we […]

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Mesopotamian Agriculture and Soil- Part 2

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to make connections that unhealthy soil caused the downfall of the Sumerian civilization Students will be able to make observations about how salt effects plant growth ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do soil health, plant health, and peoples’ health relate? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction: What did we do last time we met? […]

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Mesopotamian Agriculture and Soil- Part 1

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to conduct an experiment to see how salt water affects plants and seeds ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does soil health, plant health, and peoples’ health relate? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction: What happens to water on a field in a hot, dry climate? What does it leave behind? What does that do […]

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Food and Farm of Ancient Greece

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to explore farming methods used in Ancient Greece Students will be able to make olive oil Students will be able to taste two significant Greek crops ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What was farming like in Ancient Greece? How has farming changed and stayed the same? What have we learned in the history […]

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What the Island Eats

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to interview a classmate about their family food traditions Students will be able to reflect on their own family food traditions Students will be able to plan and cook a meal from start to finish ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction:Day 1) Begin by watching a portion of the film. […]

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Whaling and Tropical Ports

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to list three fruits high in vitamin C Students will be able to prepare a smoothie ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How do fruits and vegetables support our bodies? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction: Today we are sailing into the Brazil Banks to re-stock the whaling ship. What kinds […]

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