Where Does Our Food Come From?

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Healthy Eating
• Learning area: Science

Objectives

• Understand that food comes from farms, gardens, and nature
• Identify foods that grow on trees, underground, or on vines
• Appreciate the journey food takes to reach our table

Materials

• Pictures of farms and gardens
• Food origin sorting cards
• World map (optional)
• Books about farming

Assessment

Teacher observation of student's understanding of food origins and production.

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