Grades 6 - 8 Curriculum Alignment
Leona Bee ProgramsCurriculum Alignment
Food Geography ~ Grades 6 - 8
Food Geography is The Cookbook Project’s middle school education program. This program has been tailored for participants in grades 6 – 8, which corresponds to ages 12 – 14. The program focuses on giving young people an opportunity to look at food through both a local and global lens. Food Geography focuses on understanding the origin of many foods, and their place in our society today.
What We Teach
◆ Seasonality and eating local
◆ Food origins and globalization
◆ Intermediate cooking skills
Food Literacy Learning Objectives
● Identify the origins of common foods
● Identify and learn to use different flavors, spices, and ingredients
● Understand the concept of globalization
● Understand the benefits of local and organic foods
● Identify seasonal foods available in their climate/region
● Increase food preparation skills by learning new methods
● Clarify what herbs are, and how to dry and store them
● Learn how to Identify ‘real’ versus ‘fake’ ingredients and quality of ingredients
● Increase confidence in making great tasting and healthy snacks
Ohio Learning Standards
