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Title:
| Food: Unusual Dishes From Around the World |
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Description:
| 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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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Weird Foods From Around the World
This page has a list of countries and the unusual food that the inhabitants eat. NOTE: This site contains ads and a message board.
Weird Food
The article introduces some Japanese dishes that seem strange to many Americans.
BBC: Bizarre Food
Read messages from kids about strange food they have eaten. Click on the link under "More Info" to watch a video about a restaurant serving insects.
Strange Food
This site describes some strange but popular Asian food. NOTE: Teachers might want to read the text for the Takoyaki before deciding whether or not to share with students.
Various Hot Pots
Introduce various hot pots around the world.
Escargots
This site has photographs of different dishes that include snails.
Strange Food in Japan
Read about some Japanese foods that Americans might find strange. NOTE: This site contains ads.
Biltong
This site was made by a South African man and offers his humorous instructions for making biltong, a popular dried meat in South Africa.
ABCTeach: Country Report Form: National Dishes
Use this worksheet to write about the cuisine of a particular country.
PBS: Chimps R Us
Gorilla and chimpanzee meat are considered delicacies in much of Africa. In recent years this had led to increase in the controversial trade in "bushmeat," almost all of which is illegal. Is it wrong to eat these animals? Includes a link to an interview with wildlife photographer Karl Amman and video clip of the PBS film segment. NOTE: Reading level and content is for older students. Teachers should preview video clips before using in the classroom.
eThemes Resource: Food: Recipes from Around the World
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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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.9, 2.3, 3, 6, 6
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