How To Read A Recipe: Cooking; English Language Arts; 30 minutes
In this lesson, students will watch a short Edible Schoolyard Project: How to Read a Recipe Video about reading recipes, read an Edible Schoolyard recipe for Sauteed Greens, rewatch the video while completing a worksheet, and summarize a recipe in their own words. Students will learn new techniques for reading recipes that will increase their comprehension and support them in cooking independently.
Source (Edible Schoolyard)
Root Fruit Salad: Cooking; English Language Arts; 50 minutes
Did you know that you can make a salad with two plant parts? Students will be able to explain the function of plant roots and assemble a slaw with storage root crops. This recipe uses a box grater instead of sharp knives, allowing for kids grade 3 and up to make the recipe on their own.
Source (Food Corps)
Whole Grain Crackers: Cooking; English Language Arts; 45 minutes
Celebrate whole grains using just 5 ingredients! These whole-grain crackers are an easy recipe that can be made in any shape or with any flavors you want!
Source (Food Corps)
Healthy Kids Quarantine: Health & Nutrition; 60 minutes a day
Daily and weekly activities, programs, tips, and age-appropriate lessons to get children physically active and eating healthy while at home.
- Lesson Plans(be sure to download the documents to access the active links)
You can also follow along on social media for new opportunities every weekday at 9am EST:
- Facebook(Wayne State University Kinesiology, Health & Sports Studies)
Source (Wayne State University)
PreK-K | Grades 1-2 | Grades 3-5 | Grades 6-12
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