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Curated OER

Celebrate Maine Cooking!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine and analyze different Maine recipes. After analyzing the recipes, students work in groups to determine what characteristics the recipes posses for it to be chosen to represent the culture of Maine. Students bring in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A History of Changing Foods

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research to determine how food preparation and recipes have changed over time. They trace a favorite food through time, complete a worksheet and compare diets from different eras.
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Curated OER

What's In It?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students discover the ingredients that make chocolate. They practice reading ratios and percentages. They also examine its value in relationship to its weight.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Surprise Snack

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students prepare a simple recipe and engage in a surprise math lesson. They enjoy making a class book featuring their favorite recipes, and can host a party with members of the school staff once their snacks are prepared.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rates and Proportions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read a cookie recipe and complete a worksheet that asks them to establish ratios and proportions for various ingredients in the recipe.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Selecting and Analyzing Recipes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use the Web and other resources provided to select several recipes to combine into a menu they can cook for their families at home. They develop a sense of how food is prepared and kinds of preparation necessary to cook their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Recipes from Africa and Asia

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research Internet sites that provide recipes from Asian and African countries. They compile the recipes in a database. After compilation, they can sort the database for similarities and differences in ingredients.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

READING, WRITING, AND MATH IN DAILY LIVING

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students make cookies together to help them better explain the practical application of reading, math and writing in a daily living skill.
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Other

Key Ingredients: American by Food

For Students 9th - 10th
Online companion site to a Smithsonian exhibit exploring the key ingredients of American cuisine. Learn about the common foods that Americans buy, prepare, produce, preserve, and serve at their tables. You'll discover different regional...
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Other

Art De Vivre

For Students 9th - 10th
Dishes (with recipes) and cheese from the Lille area.
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Other

Allrecipes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a huge database of recipes. Find what you want to eat here and then follow the recipe for a delicious treat.
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Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Fruit and Veggies Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners explore fruits and vegetables. The activity includes a questionnaire that asks an individual's age, sex, and level of physical activity to determine the fruits and vegetables needed in an individual's diet. The resource consists...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Let's Go Luna!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Let's Go Luna is a PBS KIDS show that follows Luna the Moon and her adventures with Andy, Carmen, and Leo as they travel around the world. Explore cities from all over the globe with these fun videos, and check out the support materials...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Family Activities

For Students Pre-K - K
Celebrate your family in this collection of activities from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood! From sharing favorite memories to writing down a cherished recipe, these printable resources will help make the time you share even more special.
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Website
The Book Report

Kids reads.com: The Fudge Books by Judy Blume

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This comprehensive site features activities, reviews, and more for Judy Blume's "The Fudge Books." Come and explore this educational gold mine.
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Other

Better Homes and Gardens: Ethnic Food Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy your favorite restaurant meals at home with ethnic-inspired recipes from Better Homes and Gardens. You'll find delicious recipes for cuisine including Mexican, Asian, Italian, French, and more.
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Website
Curated OER

Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Food and Nutrition Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a wide array of nutritional information. Included are articles on food and food groups, the connection between health and food, and healthy eating choices.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Staying Healthy

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Take a Look at Cooking

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site discover the world of cooking and meal preparation through these simple guidelines for finding recipes and creating meals. This article is organized into the following sections: "Kitchen Basics," "The Best Kinds of Recipes,"...
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Judy Blume's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover more about the life and work of Judy Blume with this resource. Students and teachers will gain a different perspective of this author after exploring this resource.
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PBS

Jacques Pepin's World of Cooking

For Students 9th - 10th
At this famous French chef Jacques Pepin's resource, you can get tips and recipes.
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Other

Peanut Butter Lovers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover peanut butter's history, how it's made, the nutritional value, and many other things you didn't know about this popular food.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Recipe Book Family Activity

For Students K - 1st
Use this bilingual (Spanish/English) recipe book based on the PBS KIDS's recipes and then write down your own recipes to add to her recipe book. Writing a recipe down is a great way to share your favorite foods with others, so they can...