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Picnic Safety

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Students plan a picnic menu using the food safety rules. They pack a cooler with different types of cold packs and also pack a basket with food that does not have to be kept cold.

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safety

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food, picnic, safety, storage, health
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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