Grade Level: Grades 4-7

Objective: To learn and share a variety of interesting food facts while familiarizing oneself with the ABC Food America database.

Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Materials: Food Timeline Quiz Bowl instructions, pen/pencil and paper or word processing capabilities, individual access to ABC Food America for all participating students.

Grade Level: Grades 7-12

Objective: To introduce students to the ABC Food America database while enabling them to more deeply explore the foods of two different regions and to consider the similarities and differences among the cuisines.

Duration: 30 minutes - 2 hours

Materials: Dinner Party instructions, individual access to ABC Food America for all participating students.

Grade Level: Grades 7-12

Objective: To introduce students to the ABC Food America database, to more deeply explore the cuisine and culture of a particular time period, and to practice writing in a conversational first-person style.

Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Materials: Historical Food Blog instructions, pen/pencil and paper or word processing capabilities, individual access to ABC Food America for all participating students