Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have an understanding of different countries and their cuisines, as well as knowledge of allergy-friendly substitutions for common ingredients.

Materials and Prep

Materials: World map, cooking ingredients from different countries, allergy-friendly substitutes

Prep: Research and gather recipes from various countries, prepare allergy-friendly substitutes

Activities

1. Explore the World: Use the world map to locate different countries and discuss their cuisines.

2. Cooking Adventure: Choose a country and cook a traditional dish using allergy-friendly substitutes.

3. Cultural Presentation: Present the prepared dish, share interesting facts about the country, and discuss the use of allergy-friendly ingredients.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about different countries and their yummy foods. We will use a map to find where these countries are located."
• "We will cook a special meal from a faraway place and make sure it is safe for everyone to eat, even if they have allergies."
• "After cooking, we will share our meal with others and talk about the country where the food comes from. We will also talk about how we made sure it was safe to eat for everyone."