In this lesson, the teacher will request that the students gather healthy recipes from home.
Start by using the identified books as a foundation for identifying healthy recipies. "The Vegetable We Eat" by Gail Gibons, and "Eat Lots of Colors" byHelen Marstiller.
The students will be re-writing the recipe onto an individual sheet, or presenting it in digital format so the recipes can be combined to make a classroom cookbook.
As part of the activity, and by using the resources associated with the lesson as well as what they have learned, each student should make an approximation of the nutritional value of the recipe.
The teacher should assist with proper formatting of the recipe as well as the editing process.
The teacher should make arrangements for binding the cookbook and getting the students a copy, or for allowing for access to the digital copy.
As an extension, the class can have a tasting party where each student brings in the recipe she/he brought for the other class members to try. This could be done as a culminating activity.