Build familiarity with world geography by exploring where a variety of foods are from. Through play based activities we will integrate computational concepts and distance measurements with the enjoyment of world foods.
Learners Will :
- Building familiarity with world geography by exploring where a variety of foods are from, and identifying the originating countries on a world map.
- Engage computational numeracy skills to calculate how many kilometres items travel to arrive in our grocery stores
- Explore large numbers and place value
- Build appreciation for the environmental impact of local vs imported foods
***with developmentally advanced groups, we will extend their examination into local and seasonal produce, and a variety of local entrepreneurial adventures in food products
Foods: fruit salad, pizza, hummus, ice cream