PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Farming
Find out why sustainable farming was key to Egypt's success. Fertile land supported crops, farmers learned to work with the Nile River, and irrigation, of a sort, was practiced.
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Text Project
Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 1, Issue 8: The Wide World of Bread [Pdf]
Read this magazine article to learn about bread around the world including its history, types, names, and uses.
Read Works
Read Works: Bread Baking Now and Then
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about bread and how it was made differently throughout history and among different cultures. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
The Grain Chain: Where Does Bread Come From?
Help students understand where bread comes from in this series of interactive lessons.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Bread, the Staff of Life
A look at the preparation of flour and the baking of bread in ancient Egyptian kitchens. Bread, the staff of life, was vital to all classes of Egyptians.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Beverages
Learn about the beverages the Egyptians drank, how they were produced, and in what rituals they were used. A very comprehensive look at Egyptian drink.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Food: Bread, Beer, and All Good Things
An interesting look at food, cooking, and cooking utensils in ancient Egypt. Take the opportunity to see pictures of banquets from tombs, and read quotes from ancient Egyptian records.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Food for Thought: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta
In addition to explaining the nutritional value of foods in the "Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta," group, this website includes information on serving size and book resources on foods in the bread group. Also included is a recipe for...
University of Massachusetts
University of Mass.: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta
At this website from the University of Massachusetts you can read about the different foods that make up the bread group in the food pyramid. Learn about the nutritional value of bread, cereal, rice, and pasta, and read about the...
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Watch Yeast in Action!
Gives a procedure for observing the creation of carbon dioxide by active yeast. Following the procedure, a brief description of how yeast is used in bread is presented.
Other
Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.