Lesson Plan 4: Sharing Food & Cultural Connections

What we eat is influenced by our tastes, preferences, goals, and culture. In this lesson, students will spend time eating together and sharing foods that reflect their tastes and family’s culture.

Grade level: 3 - 5

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 35 min + Optional Extension Activity (15 min)

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize that foods are an integral part of celebrations and community gatherings
• Identify foods that are a part of their family traditions and culture
• Demonstrate an understanding of how food provides them with enjoyment, comfort, energy, and community

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• My Family Foods Worksheet (Printable)

Materials required (not included)

• Pens and paper
• Food brought by students to share

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.