Working fast food

Math

• The Tenth-grade child learned about calculating total sales by adding up the prices of different food items.
• They learned how to calculate discounts and apply them to the total bill.
• They practiced using mental math to quickly calculate change for customers.
• They learned how to calculate hourly wages and calculate their earnings for a shift.

Social Studies

• The Tenth-grade child learned about the history of fast food and how it has evolved over time.
• They explored the impact of fast food on the economy, including the creation of jobs and the growth of multinational corporations.
• They learned about the cultural significance of fast food and how it has spread globally.
• They studied the social implications of fast food, such as its connection to obesity and health concerns.

Continued development related to working fast food can involve exploring the nutritional aspects of fast food and its impact on public health. The child can research the nutritional content of common fast food items and compare them to recommended daily allowances. They can also learn about the efforts of fast food companies to offer healthier options and the effectiveness of those initiatives.

Book Recommendations

• Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser: A thought-provoking exploration of the fast food industry, its impact on society, and its consequences.
• Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich: This book provides an eye-opening account of the challenges faced by low-wage workers, including those in the fast food industry.
• The Jungle by Upton Sinclair: Although not specifically about fast food, this classic novel exposes the harsh working conditions and exploitation of workers in the early meatpacking industry, which laid the foundation for the fast food industry.