Chemistry of Cooking

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 17.04.09

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Demographics
  3. Rationale
  4. Teaching Strategies
  5. Classroom Activities
  6. Appendix
  7. Teacher Resources
  8. Bibliography

Salt and Health – It’s not fair!

Shirley Paulson

Published September 2017

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Guide Entry to 17.04.09

This unit is a two-week lesson, designed for middle school students grades 5-8 with activities aligned with the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards – Science.  The unit is built around strong content knowledge with integration of Physical Science and Health Education.  The focus of this science unit is on salt usage and nutrition. An inquiry-based learning technique will guide most experiments and hands-on activities. In addition, the unit will also incorporate standards and connect to strong Diné cultural influence to study salt from a historical viewpoint, production, current usage and health benefits and risks. The birth of frybread is linked to Diné history’s painful experience; yet it has become a featured identity and continues to be a deep pride in Native American culture and many traditions. Frybread, a Diné recipe, makes a great addition to savory meals which is easy to make, is delicious and satisfies an appetite. Changing the recipe to a lighter texture and making smaller portions is a healthier version.

(Developed for Integrated Science, Health, and Diné Culture, grade 5; recommended for Integrated Science, Health, and Diné Culture, grade 5)

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