Journal 18- West Allis is home to the Wisconsin State Fair. "Fair Food" including foods on a stick have become popular. List 10 Fair Foods.
Today we will label a MAP of the US & Canada. We will mark off the cuisine regions on the map. In small groups we will research the regions and their cuisine - sharing our findings with the class in order to complete the GRAPHIC ORGANIZER in the flip side of the Map.
Essential Questions:
What are the "Foods of North America"?
How can we safely and efficiently prepare foods of North America?
Learning Targets:
- Identify geographic and climatic factors that have influenced the characteristic foods of North America
- Analyze the influences of cultural factors on the food customs of North America
- Create and prepare a menu of foods from North America
14.1.1 Explain physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual components of individual and family wellness.
14.1.2 Analyze the effects of psychological, cultural, and social influences on food choices and other nutrition practices.
14.1.3 Analyze the governmental, economic, and technological influences on food choices and practices.
14.1.4 Analyze the effects of global and local events and conditions on food choices and practice