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Cspi: The Need for Nutrition Labeling at Fast Food Restaurants [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This 34-page document discusses obesity, nutrition labeling, the average American diet, the nutritional quality of foods from restaurants, and ways poor eating, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and premature death can be fought. Chapters...
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Moms Team: Choosing Low Fat Items at Fast Food Restaurants

For Students 9th - 10th
Find fast-food choices from all major food groups in this chart. Foods are organized into the following categories: "Lower Fat Choices," "Moderate Fat Choices," and "High Fat Choices."
Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Raymond Pun, Making General Tso Halal: Eating at Chinese Muslim Restaurant

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on Chinese Muslims in the US. It looks at two Chinese restaurants in Queens New York and their menus.
Handout
Other

Enjoy Corp.: Lima, Peru Travel and Tour Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtually explore the capital of Peru by reading about the history, attractions, climate, lodging and restaurants with typical food offerings. With the pictures and descriptions, get a feel of what Lima is really like!
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Other

Language Crossing: Food of Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a little taste of Ecuador. Find out about some of the popular food dishes as well as some recommended restaurants.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Play Pretend Restaurant (Make a Restaurant Lesson Plan)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An exercise in role playing centered on restaurants. Work with young learners to list the supplies needed to run a restaurant. Then gather props, create menus with pictures of food items, and take turns role-playing waiters and customers.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Can Tofu Pack Such a Flavorful Punch?

For Students 6th - 8th
Spicy fried tofu. It's a delicious and savory main dish at many Asian restaurants. Stab a golden-brown piece, bite into it, and the juice inside rushes out, filling your mouth with rich flavors. Continue eating and you find the texture...
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Gran Canaria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a guide to the island of Gran Canaria, Spain. It includes a city tour, information on hotels, restaurants, and more.
Website
INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: La Gomera

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a guide to the island of Gomera, Spain. It includes a city tour, information on hotels, restaurants, and more.
Website
INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: La Gomera

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a guide to the island of Gomera, Spain. It includes a city tour, information on hotels, restaurants, and more.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A Tip on Tipping

For Students 6th - 8th
This TV 411 segment features a lesson from Question Man on how to informally calculate 15% tips at restaurants.
Lesson Plan
Other

Breaking News English: Esl Lesson Plan on Fast Food

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know that living within walking distance of fast food restaurants can be harmful to your health? A lesson, including a small article about fast foods and strokes, for learners of the English language is included here. The lesson...
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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

Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is excellent for anyone who is looking to visit the Sydney Opera House. This site gives info on the events, the house, shopping, and restaurants.
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Other

Welcome to College

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] When you think of going to college, where do you see yourself? Welcome to College is a great tool to help you plan just that. Follow the steps on the site to start a free account where you can choose...
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Innovative Ideas to Curb Food Waste

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on some interesting strategies that schools and restaurants are using to help raise awareness and combat food waste. Includes video.
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Other

Mr breakfast.com: All Breakfast All the Time

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent resource for healthy and tasty breakfast recipes, reviews of restaurants with great breakfast entrees, and features like "Ask Mr. Breakfast." Find ways to vary your morning meals everyday with simple ideas, read...
Interactive
Google

Google Earth Explore, Search and Discover

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find a specific location in the world. View exotic locations, famous buildings, and even your own home! See the terrain and buildings in 3D. Search for restaurants, hotels, parks and schools within a certain area.
Interactive
Google

Google Earth Explore, Search and Discover

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find a specific location in the world. View exotic locations, famous buildings, your own home! See the terrain and buildings in 3D. Search for restaurants, hotels, parks and schools within a certain area.
Website
Other

Cash Receipts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site describes cash receipt procedures recommended for restaurants. Scroll down to the heading "Charge backs" for an explanation of how returns on credit card sales would be recorded in a journal. This site covers many more...
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 8 25 14: At 'Signs' Restaurant, Orders Fall on Deaf Ears

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about a restaurant in Toronto that is staffed entirely by deaf workers. Also learn some basic ASL communication that is used in restaurants. Includes video.
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US Food and Drug Administration

Fda: Cool Tips for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Teach your students to use the following easy ways to Read the Label at home, in the cafeteria, at the store, and at restaurants.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Trade Offs and Maximizing Efficiency in a Fast Food Restaurant

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about how to improve efficiency by examining fast food restaurants. More specifically, they learn about the concepts of trade-offs, constraints, increasing efficiency and systems thinking. They consider how to improve the...
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chefs and Head Cooks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains detailed information on the cooking/chef career field. It has sections on the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and advancement, job outlook, earnings, and additional information.