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Title:
| Food: Recipes From Around the World |
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Description:
| Learn about the different types of food eaten around the world. There are recipes from many places including Korea, China, England, Mexico, Italy, Japan, and Africa. Read about cooking safety and dining etiquette, plus watch videos of master chefs preparing a meal. There are also some math activities. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Try Our Recipes
Read about different cultural objects that are used to prepare food and find out some favorite recipes from people around the world.
Chinese Traditional New Year's Food
This page has a short explanation of the traditional food eaten for China's New Year celebration.
A Brief Introduction to British food
This site has a brief introduction to British daily food, including a glossary of typical English food. Find out what is in "bangers and mash."
Japanese Food Page
The page has information on some popular Japanese dishes. Includes photos and recipes.
The Africa Food Culture
This is a good site that introduces nine African countries and then provides information on the country, meal preparation tips, customs, shopping lists, and recipes.
Peace Corps Kids World
This site explains the types of food that kids from different countries like to eat. The included regions are Ecuador, Kiribati, Nepal, Russia, and Morocco. There are also links to more information about these places.
Native American Foods
This is an extensive list of traditional Native American recipes organized by food groups.
Culinary World Tour
Recipes from many countries as well as information about creole and cajun food.
All Recipes
This site has numerous recipes, including ethnic dishes. This page has ethnic and regional cookie recipes submitted by Web users. Click on the other food categories at left to search for more regional dishes.
PBS: Julia Child
This site has video clips of master chefs making dishes. Enter the site, then choose a category and watch the videos.
Peanut Butter Lovers
This site is about one of America's favorite foods - peanut butter. Find out its history, how it is made, and its nutritional value. Includes recipes and information on food allergies. The contest is only for people ages 18 or older.
Agropolis Museum
This site shows that farmers around the world have a lot in common. Learn the history of food and agriculture.
Mexican Cookery
This site has information about food and the eating rituals in Mexico. There are simple recipes at the bottom.
Fractions in Everyday Life
This is a lesson plan on fractions that incorporates cooking.
Learning Network
Teach math by using the fractions that are often used in recipes. This is a table that will help you ask questions.
Nutrition
This is a word scramble using cooking terms.
ABCTeach: Country Report Form: Food
Use this worksheet to write about the cuisine of a particular country.
eThemes Resource: Food: Unusual Dishes From Around the World
These sites introduce a variety of foods from other countries that some Americans might find strange. These include dishes made from monkey brains, insects, and snakes. Includes some photographs and recipes. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on recipes from around the world.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.9, 1.10, 3.2, 4.6, 4.7, 3, 6, 5, 5, 6
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