Learners work in groups to compare the density of different liquids.  In this density lesson, students use cooking oil, liquid detergent and water to measure density.  Learners record their results and check the accuracy of...

Food and Science200128-Standard 20.0128-01 Students will learn the meaning of food science and management for the classroom and laboratory.

Students make a family tree. In this family instructional activity, students brainstorm what the word family means, interview their family members and grandparents, create a family tree, list their family's favorite foods and write an...

Students create and present a powerpoint presentation.  In this cultures and cuisines research lesson, students select a country, interview someone from that country and visit a restaurant from that country.  Students complete...

Students create a recipe book.  In this produce lesson, students watch a selection of the harvest animations from the BBC Dig In website, taste some of the vegetable and herbs they've been growing and discuss creating a class recipe...

Third graders examine the difference between composting and wasting food. They problem-solve what to do about leftovers after lunches so good food doesn't go to waste.They study food storage techniques that are environmentally friendly...

A recipe, no matter its format, gives ingredients and instructions for a specific food so that the food item tastes the same every time. See Preface Materials:

First graders discover the importance of primary colors by reading a book in class.  In this art instructional activity, 1st graders read the book Spicy Hot Colors, and discuss the three primary colors and the numerous combinations...

Students watch the teacher demonstrate following the biscuit recipe. They follow the recipe themselves and prepare bread sticks and cinnamon rolls. While their breads are cooking, students work the provided crossword puzzle.

Class members complete activities related to the story "Oklahoma Stone Soup." First, pupils read, discuss, and answer questions about the story. Next, to incorporate math into the lesson, learners make stone soup using a variety of...

Equip young campers with the tips and strategies for a safe trip to the outdoors with a series of lessons. They learn how to start fires with and without firewood, keep warm in snowy weather, and purify water to make it safe for drinking.

Learners define what constitutes a nutritious meal, the price of a healthy meal, and understand that some people can't afford healthy meals. In this healthy meals instructional activity, students estimate and research the cost of a...

In this world cultures worksheet, students learn about cultural differences between people from different countries. Students read 12 short briefs about how people from different countries greet people, use body language, and talk in...

Fifth graders explore conductors and heat loss in different materials. In this Physical Science lesson plan, 5th graders will be measuring the temperature drop of water in four containers. The class will then discuss what an...

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

Students observe the presence of starches and fats in different foods. In this science lesson plan, students distinguish between a food that contains starch and a food that contains fats, define the terms starches and fats, and classify...

Students complete a test demonstrating their knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment, measuring, cooking terms, abbreviations, substitutions, equivalents, reading and parts of a recipe, and the microwave oven.

Students are introduced to about Caribbean culture through the preparation and sampling of Caribbean food, as well as become familiar with Caribbean folk songs and poetry. They also experience blindness in order to form a deeper...

Students view photographs to help them see how people live in rural Nepal. In groups, they imagine what it would be like to grow up in this type of community with little food and identify the problems associated with the Nepalise homes....

Students examine their family's fruits and vegetables intake. In this adult health lesson, students share how they prepare certain vegetables. They explain why it's important to eat a healthy diet.

Students prepare chocolate chip cookies (or another recipe of choice) in the lab to give them practice in measuring, reading a recipe, using equipment, work habits, etc.

Students demonstrate how math is used in everyday life. In this math investigation lesson, students develop a class-list of ways they use math everyday. Students define math vocabulary words, such as "counting," "daily life," and "measure."

Students discover the history of Colonial America by creating a class presentation.  In this U.S. History instructional activity, students utilize the Internet to research one of 20 topics in which they will create a PowerPoint or...

Pupils research and define nutrition. They choose a definition of nutrition or a nutritional theme around which they design a restaurant. This activity helps students answer the question "What is a nutritionally balanced meal?"