September
In a Pickle
Students conduct an experiment to determine what fraction of vinegar is needed to safely preserve pickles. Students will use math skills to determine volumes needed based on a ratio.
Downloads
- In a Pickle 3-5 lesson plan (quick view as .pdf)
- In a Pickle 3-5 student worksheet (quick view as .pdf)
Cucumber Stacks
This lesson plan has step by step instructions for cooking in the classroom and features literature and curriculum connections.
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- Cucumber Stacks recipe and lesson plan (quick view as .pdf)
Cucumber Stacks – Preschool
Children learn how to make their own snack and through a hands on cooking experience gain motivation to try a new vegetable. Children learn about kitchen utensils and how to use them to make a specific recipe.
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- Cucumber Stacks- Preschool (quick view as .pdf)
Ensalada de pepino
Esta receta sencilla no necesita a cocinar aunque los sabores son mejores si se deja reposar por una hora o dos.
Cucumber Stacks recipe and lesson plan
These open faced cucumber sandwiches don’t require any cooking and are sure to be a hit in the classroom. The associated lesson plan contains ideas for cucumber activities and curriculum connections.
Downloads
- Cucumber Sandwiches – Preschool (quick view as .pdf)
- Cucumber Stacks recipe and lesson plan Preschool (quick view as .pdf)
Cucumber Soup
From Cucumber Soup by Vickie Leigh Krudwig
Read the book with your students and then make the recipe, combining science, math, and early literacy.
Pickles
Where do pickles come from? Many students are unaware that pickles start their lives as cucumbers! Help them make the connecting using this recipe by Liz and Katie Button of Cúrate.