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23 Views- 3rd - 5th Grade
Students explore using energy from the sun for heating and cooking as they build and compare the performance of four solar cooker designs. This excellent two-day lesson has groups of students build and test a variety of solar cookers. Finally, they come up with an original design of their own, drawing from the best characteristics of the ovens they tested.
0 Views- 3rd - 5th Grade
Students understand how a solar cooker works and cook something. In this solar cooking lesson, students build a solar cooker, record the temperature of the cooker and cook something. Students estimate savings of using a solar cooker.
1 Views- 7th - 12th Grade
Students identify the impact of the social injustices and Civil Rights movement on Cooke's life and career. They create lyrics to a familiar song that express a personal struggle or concern.
0 Views- 5th - 7th Grade
Students explain the challenge to find and cook during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. They practice frying techniques. They recognize the appearance and consistency of cooked fish.
11 Views- 6th - 12th Grade
Students complete a unit that explores the cultures of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba through cooking. They follow step-by-step directions of a variety of recipes, create a Caribbean scrapbook or cookbook, and participate in a simulated market day.
1 Views- 3rd - 5th Grade
Students are introduced to explorer James Cook and explore some basic information. They watch and take notes as the teacher present the Cook overview. Students play Cook Jeopardy following the slideshow. They play Jeopardy to see how well they paid attention.
4 Views- 6th - 12th Grade
Students identify cooking sounds and share opinions about their associations. After reading an article, they discover the growth of radio cooking shows. They prepare an outline and script for a cooking program and present their broadcast and reflect on their experiences.
0 Views- 7th - 12th Grade
Students examine Sam Cooke's transition from gospel to pop music as they study his style. They dance the Cha Cha and the Twist.
17 Views- 3rd Grade
Students study units of measurement and fractions throught the medium of cooking. They work on math-related vocabulary as they apply the math skills to the everyday situation of cooking.
1 Views- 6th - 8th Grade
Students investigate the mathematical relationship among reflection, transmission, and absorption of a solar cooker. They watch and discuss a virtual solar cooker, design, build, and test a solar cooker, and explore a solar energy website.

