Learners apply and demonstrate, in a practical lab test, what they have learned from their previous classes by preparing cookies together. They use measuring knowledge, cooking terms, abbreviations, equivalents and substitutions.

Students investigate bullies, agriculture and cooking by completing worksheets about a book they read.  In this story analysis lesson, students read the story The Ogre Bully, and discuss bullying as well as farming with their...

In this recipes worksheet, students sort words into categories of weight and measure, mixing, and cooking. Students sort 20 words and write 5 steps of their favorite recipe. 

Students explore how ice cream is made in a factory and at home. They help make ice cream in the classroom. They measure out the ingredients. Students share the ice cream when it is done.

Students explain the relationship of hiking/backpacking and caloric consumption as well as to develop an understanding of diet, nutrition, cooking and planning skills.

Second graders read the book Hole Mole and complete activities that teach them about Mexican culture. In this Holy Mole lesson plan, 2nd graders complete cooking, drawing, writing, and other activities.

Students build a solar oven and prepare cornbread in it.  In this solar oven cooking lesson plan, students follow instructions to create a solar oven.  Students are given recipes for butter and cornbread to follow and...

In this herbs worksheet, students view, sample and discuss eighteen main herbs used in cooking and circle each one in a word search puzzle.

In this cooking worksheet, students follow 7 steps to use a microwave and cook a nacho beef dip. Students see that the verbs in the recipe are in all capital letters and underlined. The steps where students must be careful or get adult...

In this cooking worksheet, students read a recipe for a snack called Spider Pretzels. Using round crackers, peanut butter, stick pretzels and raisins, students follow the directions to make a spider they can eat.

Young scholars investigate nutrition by creating ice cream in class. In this cooking lesson, students define the ingredients in ice cream and discuss how they form together to create a delicious treat. Young scholars utilize salt, ice,...

How much water should we drink every day? How can food preparation be both healthy and satisfying? Check out this great 10-lesson unit which not only covers the body's need for water, but also includes lessons on tasting and storing...

Students taste rice, one of the Nations first people's contributions. In this contributions lesson, students discover what rice looks like, feels like and tastes like. Students make recipes using wild rice.

Students create a map using cookie dough. In this geography instructional activity, students research the physical features of a country, draw a diagram and design and create a map out of cookie dough.

Students create their own play dough to use for art projects. For this art lesson, students measure, pour and mix the ingredients to make their own play dough. Then, students use the clay to create their own sculptures.

Students examine the food pyramid. In this healthy diet lesson, students view the food pyramid and discuss healthy eating. Students find examples of healthy food in magazines and share their findings. Students plan healthy means and...

Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students learn that baking is like a chemistry experiment as they make chemistry happen by following a recipe for pretzels.

Students explore the theme of friendship as it relates to the story When Turtle Grew Feathers. In this friendship lesson plan, students discuss friendship, answer comprehension questions, and create their own friendship story.

Students create a meal plan for their family. In this adult health science lesson, students discuss the benefits of using a shopping list. They explain how these methods can help them save time and make healthy meals.

Students investigate the history of Mobile, Alabama and then create recipes from the area, including Southern Pecan Pie and Mr. Carver's Peanut Brittle.

Students investigate the history of Kansas City and then create recipes from the area, including Kansas City Barbecue Sauce, and Kansas City Corn.

Seventh graders convert measurements in recipes to metric measurements and prepare the food items. They create a metric measurement cookbook.

Second graders explore the Puerto Rican culture. In this cultural exploration lesson plan, 2nd graders discover the culture of Puerto Rico. Students read Puerto Rican folktales and make food. After reading the folktales, students...

Students explore the Mexican celebration el Dia de los Muertos. In this Mexican celebration lesson, students discuss ways people in the US honor the dead. Students compare and contrast Mexican holidays and American holidays. Students...