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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Veggie Prints

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to make prints using different vegetables as stamps ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are our favorite fruits and vegetables? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE IntroductionAsk students what their favorite fruits and vegetables are. Hold up examples of the different fruits/vegetables you have brought in for stamps and see which ones the kids recognize. Explain […]

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Squash Unit

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to make art with squash seeds Students will be able to compare the amount of seeds in three different squash Students will be able to taste a recipe made with squash ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are squash? What can we do/make with squash? What is the lifecycle of a squash plant? […]

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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 PROCEDURE Introduction: Today we are going to pickle radishes just like we talked about last week. But the first thing we […]

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Power Bites

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to make power bites ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do foods make us feel? What foods give make us feel energized? MATERIALS NEEDED You can also substitute any of these ingredients for your own favorites- try oats, raisins, dried cranberries, dried apples, dried dates, maple syrup, agave nectar, cinnamon, ground ginger, pumpkin […]

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