Students examine the types of foods eaten after the Civil War. They create their own cowboy style menu.

Students research the types of foods that sailors would eat. They focus on "Ships Biscuits" and discuss the role they played in provided sailors' food. They then make the biscuits. They research the rules of basic food hygiene and put...

Learners examine the following topics: geography and culture, types of foods, cooking utensils, and cooking techniques used. They present in groups, then prepare ethnic food products.

Learners investigate the history and health benefits of oats. In this food history and nutrition activity, students describe the origin of oats in America, define nutrition related vocabulary, and read and follow recipes for making...

Students explore life on a southern plantation, and the difficulties slaves encountered in food preparation. They make a sweet potato pie and discuss the uses of sweet potatoes instead of traditional fruits in southern cooking.

Students investigate the products agriculture provides in raw materials. In this agriculture products activity, students make a list of common items used and foods eaten. Students work in teams to categorize agriculture products...

Learners read, write about, and cook with rice in this home economics lesson. They reflect on the experience eating rice at home or in other ethnic foods.

Students discover the multicultural contributions to New Orleans gumbo through participation in cross curriculum activities. In this multicultural diversity and New Orleans history lesson, students shade regions of a map according to a...

Can you grow clothes? Sure, wool, cotton, and Angora are all natural resources used to make textile products. Learners investigate the differences between synthetic and natural fibers, then consider textile processing careers. They watch...

We are very dependent upon other life forms around us to survive. Here, scholars explore relationships in the ecosystem with the help of Auntie Litter and the pollution patrol. They imagine a world without grass, making connections to...

How can one person change the world? Scholars research and analyze the topic of world hunger. Using video clips, parodies, and primary source evidence, they uncover a current campaign to end world hunger. Collaborative groups openly...

Students conduct a survey on their classmates favorite restaurants. They use the information they collected and compile it into a database. They share their findings with the school.

Students explore career opportunities in the nonprofit sector. In this career exploration lesson, students listen to guest speakers who work for nonprofit organizations explain their jobs. Students also examine the role of nonprofit...

Fourth graders examine the history of the tortilla and extend the study across the curriculum. In this history of the tortilla lesson, 4th graders research the background of the tortilla, determine the ingredients, and work with the...

Fourth graders examine the fur trade of the 1700's. For this explorers lesson, 4th graders discuss how the French explorers traded items with the Native Americans for fur. They look at the explorer La Salle and how he influenced the fur...

Students compare the Roman Empire, medieval Europe and feudal Japan. For this warrior societies lesson, students research the 3 warrior societies and share their research findings with their classmates.

Young scholars research nonprofit jobs. In this nonprofit organizations instructional activity, students brainstorm jobs available at nonprofit organizations and listen to guest speakers talk about working for a nonprofit organization....

Pupils are introduced to the work and lives of 19th century lumberjacks through a living history slide show presentation. They compare and contrast life 150 years ago with the present. Students describe the history of logging in...

Students demonstrate basic procedures for archeological excavations. They explore an archeological site, students using various archeological methods and techniques to determine some of the aspects of past life and culture.