Exploring Our Food Heritage emphasizes historical and cultural factors affecting all our food choices. Through food, it teaches the historical progression of United States settlement and respect for diversity. Food-centered activities lead to discussions about differences and similarities among all people. Foods related to America's diverse heritage are prepared. Activities in the student manuals may be done:independently, working in cooperative groups, or in a classroom setting.

Instructional Materials Available: Teacher and Student Manuals. Cost: $20 for Teacher Manual and 15 Student Manuals ($5 per every 5 additional manuals requested).

State Goals and Learning Standards: Goal # 16 A, B; 17 A, C; 18 A, B, C