Recipe for Bean Bread

1. Focus and Review

     Over the last few weeks we have been studying how to multiply and reduce fractions in math class.  In reading we have read lots of different kinds of texts, including recipes.  Today we will use what we have learned about fractions and reading recipes to prepare a traditional Cherokee meal.  The meal will include: bean bread, cabbage, fatback and fried potatoes.

2. Objectives

 NCSCS

• Math 1.13 Multiply a fraction by a whole number.
• Language Arts 2.03 Read a variety of texts.
• Technology 2.1 Use technology tools to collect, analyze, and display data. (SI)

 
1. The students will use their knowlege of fractions to multiply the food amounts to feed their group.
2. The students will read the recipes and follow the directions to make bean bread.
3. The students will use a digital camera to take pictures during their cooking.
4. The students will create a newletter using Microsoft Publisher to take home to their parents.

• Distribute copies of the recipes to all of the students.
• Remind students how to convert and multiple fractions.
• Review with students the importance of kitchen safety.

• Before entering the kitchens, the students will be divided into four groups.  The students will convert the recipe amounts to enough to feed all ofthe people in their group.
• With Culinary Arts tutors, the students will prpare the meal and then enjoy it!
• During the cooking and eating, the students will record their work with our digital camera.

5. Independent Practice

    The students will create a newsletter using the digital camera images.  The newsletters will contain the recipe for the as well as anecdotal directions for cooking the other dishes from the meal.

6. Closure

     After enjoying the meal and creating their newsletters, the students will share their experiences with their parents.  We will also display our pictures on the bulletin outside our classroom.
 

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