"Where In The World Does My Food Come From?"

Students explore world geography by analyzing maps. For this mapping lesson, students discuss the different directions and areas of Earth while utilizing a compass. Students define a list of vocabulary terms associated with the globe and...

Students discuss what types of things are included on a map. They compare and contrast maps of China with a map they create and practice using different types of maps. They write analysis of their classmates maps.

Sometimes when you hear an idea, several additional ideas follow! Use an editable concept map for important brainstorming sessions or when organizing data.

What do papayas, peanuts, pineapples, and potatoes have in common? Why, they are foods explorers brought back to the Old World. Young researchers use the Internet to investigate how New World explorers helped change the Old World's diet....

Fill-out a story map to help your scholars with pre-writing. They will use a story map template to pre-write. They also organize their ideas into steps which become the foundation for their first draft. Concrete objects are brought in to...

Where does the food in our grocery stores come from? What are the steps the food went through to arrive on the shelves? As part of a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of processed food and locally grown products, class...

Second graders discuss the importance of using maps and how they are used. After they listen to a folktale, they develop their own story line maps and write their own folktale to accompany a map. They also identify and locate the seven...

Explore the world through literature! With push pins to mark where each story came from, learners examine cultural differences, geographical location, and how those elements affect story content. This lesson could use deeper development,...

Explore world geography by creating presentations for different countries around the world. Researchers identify many different countries on a globe and select one for which they will create a presentation. They share their research and...

These Fizzy's Lunch Lab videos promote the importance of understanding nutritional information and eating a well-balanced diet, focusing on food choices. Students learn about different types of foods from around the world, how to read...