FoodMASTER: Using Food to Teach Math and Science Skills (w/ Teacher Edition)

FoodMASTER provides lessons that allow students to apply their math and science skills to real-world practices in the kitchen.  The teacher edition explains what teachers are responsible for throughout the class, and suggests how to space out the lesson so time is used as efficiently as possible.  The student edition provides fun classroom activities and

School Lunch

When the lunch lady, Harriet, goes on a much needed tropical vacation, the school has a hard time filling her shoes. After trying out several substitutes, the school starts to worry that Harriet will never return!  The book is told through a series of letters to Harriet on vacation.

My Plate lesson plan

Students become familiar with “My Plate,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition program and teaching tool. Through an exploration of whole foods, they develop an understanding of good nutrition, food groups, and well-balanced meals. They will be able to identify healthy foods and will be empowered to make good food choices.

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My Plate

Students become familiar with “My Plate”, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition program and teaching tool. Through an exploration of whole foods, they develop an understanding of good nutrition and well-balanced meals.

Food Rules: an Eater’s Manual

New York Times Bestseller Michael Pollan, known for his books like Omnivore’s Dilema and In Defense of Food has collaborated with illustrator Maira Kalman to create a beautiful book filled with wisdom about how to eat well. From rule 22, “It’s not food if it arrived through the window of your car” to rule 56

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