Cultural Diversity
At Home on the Range
How ranchers on the western frontier helped saved the bison from extinction.
Breads Around the World
Students read about breads from different cultures.
Red Dirt Groundbreaker: Bill Pickett, Bull Doggin' Cowboy
Students will be introduced to Pill Pickett, An Oklahoma rodeo personality, who pioneered the rodeo act of bulldogging.
Cherokee Farming
Students will read about farming among the Cherokees and compare farming before and after the removal. Students will make a timeline of the foods adopted by the Cherokee. Students will research to learn more about the Cherokee. Students will conduct experiments with heirloom seeds.
Choctaw Agriculture
Students will read about farming among the Choctaw. Students will examine contributions of different cultures to Choctaw agriculture. Students will work together to develop imaginary bean hybrids.
Corn: Then and Now
Students will read about the importance of corn in our lives and in the lives of ancient people. Students will research to learn about corn traditions and growing practices, then and now. Students will research some corn myths and legends and act them out.
Cotton Pickin': Before and After the Civil War
Students examine the importance of cotton to the economy of the South before and after the Civil War.
An International Menu
Students use dictionaries to research etymologies and explore the diverse origins of common foods we eat.
A Market for Goats
Students will read about goat production in Oklahoma and learn about the market for goats among various ethnic groups. Students will research ethnic groups and holidays in which goat meat plays an important part. Students will look at several works of art related to goats and make a timeline of the paintings to show the role of goats in history. Students will research to find the origins of the paintings and locate the countries on a map of the world.
Pancakes, Please (Grades 3-5)
Students will read about Pancake Tuesday, summarize the reading page, research pancakes from other countries and cultures and participate in a pancake race. Students conduct experiments, solve math problems and conduct research related to pancakes. Students will perform hands-on activities to understand how leavening agents work in a chemical reaction to make pancakes.
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Pancakes, Please (Grades 6-12)
Students will read about Pancake Tuesday, conduct further research and write a short play about the event for Pre-K - 2nd grade students and organize a pancake race for those students. Students will learn about pancakes in other cultures and choose one pancake and culture for in-depth research. Students will perform hands-on activities to understand chemical reactions with leavening agents which produce carbon dioxide in baked foods. Students will extract yeast from common foods. Students will apply mathematical principles to increase and decrease a recipe to produce the number of servings needed.
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The Peanut Wizard
The student will read information about George Washington Carver and outline the information.
Plows on the Hunting Grounds: The Indian Allotment Act of 1887
Students read about the Indian Allotment Act of 1887 and discuss its impact on Oklahoma's Native American tribes and agriculture.
Thanksgiving: Celebrating the Harvest
Students learn about the thanksgiving celebrations of various North American tribes and compare myth and fact regarding Thanksgiving.
Tortillas in a Bag
Students follow instructions to make tortillas in a bag.
Yam and Eggs
Encourage your students to try something different as they learn what people eat for breakfast around the world.