Scholars approach a problem trying to plan a meal for a class party. They learn about the restrictions and must decide what information they need to plan the meal. The first lesson plan in a 13-part unit on Our Hungry Planet encourages individuals to find perspective and ask questions to gain insight.

Concepts

food, grocery shopping, asking questions, forming questions

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend the lesson by asking how much more challenging it would be if everyone in the grade level or everyone in the school was included
• Find out how much food waste cafeteria workers see every day

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of food allergies and compromise

Pros

• Focuses on the essential skills and objectives throughout the entire lesson
• Engaging lesson keeps scholars invested

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.3 RST.9-10.3